Before 5pm, Books, free events

The Olympic medal-winning triathletes will discuss their success and sign copies of their joint autobiography, Swim, Bike, Run.

Dawn O'Porter signs copies of her new book, Paper Aeroplanes.

An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.

The television presenter and author signs copies of her new novel, a coming-of-age story wrapped up in small-town life, drawn from her own childhood growing up in Guernsey.

If knowledge is the food of the soul, then let us FEAST! This travelling parlour of enlightenment combines exceptional experts & erudite amateurs in a fiesta of learning & fine cocktails. Prepare to be delighted by unusual characters, exquisite libations and wisdom of the most eye-opening variety in the decadent…

TV presenter and historian Dan Snow will lead the discussion to mark the 70th anniversary of the battle.

Informal meet-up and sharing of work for writers, followed by a pint or two, every Sunday.

The author signs copies of his book A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Heaven.

A talk about Solzhenitsyn's One Day In The Life Of Ivan Denisovich.

A chance to meet the author and purchase a copy of her new book, Paper Aeroplanes - a teen novel full of angst and friendship.

The author and teacher of creative writing signs copies of her novel Disappearing Home, set in the 1970s and told through the eyes of a young girl.

The author will be talking about his work, including his latest book 'The Maleficent Seven', followed by a book signing.

The Horrid Henry writer signs copies of the new book in the series, Horrid Henry's Nightmare.

The latest Spook's novel signed by local author Delaney.

Led by head chef Tim Clare, The Poetry Takeaway serves up free, made-to-order poems on any subject in ten minutes or less. A rotating cast of top UK poets and local writers write, perform and deliver a hand-written, carefully boxed copy of every customer's poem (open or wrapped). Visit the world's first mobile poetry…

Paul Roberts gives a talk on the ancient city which was destroyed by the eruption of the volcano in 79 AD. With sign language.

With Helen Waters, Alan Cristea Gallery.

With Dr Rosemary Crill, Senior Curator, South Asia, Victoria and Albert Museum.

The author signs copies of his book The Story of Colchester Zoo, and will be accompanied by some of the zoo's animals.

The local author signs copies of the fifth and final book in the Ghost Detective series.