Evening events, Books

A discussion with novelist Mary Phillips. Followed by tea and cake. Audience members must bring a book they to swap permanently.

Hear the story of how the Olympic logo was designed. The designers developed the identity that became London 2012.

A talk by naturalist and broadcaster Chris Sperring MBE.

Dr James Smith from Durham University talks about the records kept by intelligence agencies on left-wing writers from the time and how the writers fell under surveillance, including WH Auden, Ewan MacColl, Joan Littlewood and George Orwell.

Learn more about this exhibition and the saints in this BSL tour led by Martin Glover and with spoken English voiceover by Ali Pottinger.

An eclectic and experimental night of poetry, performance and spoken word, held on the second Friday of each month.

Scottish Storytelling Centre. Enjoy oral storytelling, poetry by memory, music and song in the relaxed ambience of the Storytelling Café. Come prepared with a piece to perform or just to enjoy the evening. Featuring a special guest host and many friends. Ages 14+.

The prestigious Caine Prize, described as Africa's leading literary award, is awarded annually for African creative writing. The £10,000 Prize is awarded for a short story by an African writer published in English, whether in Africa or elsewhere. Join us for an evening of readings from the shortlist: Elnathan John…

Tales for the Turning Year Stories and Songs to celebrate the season.

Writer Miller and theatre director Sheibani talk about their production of German author and screenwriter Erich Kastner's story.

The Royal Ballet's Carlos Acosta talks about his debut novel, Pig's Foot, which explores the intimacies of Cuban family life.

The three writers talk about how they undertake crafting narrative in the complicated world of crime fiction.

Bestselling author, journalist and war correspondent Max Hastings will discuss the affect that WW1 had on Edwardian culture.

Scottish-born, California-based author Catriona McPherson launches her new Dandy Gilver mystery.

Annual festival of music, arts, dance, food and spoken word by and about refugees featuring musicians and DJs from the African diaspora in London.

The author behind Sookie Stackhouse and her sexy vampire friends introduces the thirteenth and final novel in the serise, Dead Ever After.

The science fiction writer launches his latest effort.

A class held for children wanting to learn all about creative writing.

BBC Radio 4 host Mr Gee presents an evening of poetry, with performances from Deanna Rodger, Simon Mole and Adam Kammerling.

Professor Rana Mitter and journalist Stephen Tsang will give a detailed discussion on the role of the media in the Chinese government.