Booklaunch for The Town with Acacia Trees by Mihail Sebastian translated by Gabi Reigh
Romanian Cultural Institute 1 Belgrave Square, London, BelgraviaIn association with the Romanian Cultural Institute we proudly present for the first-time in English translation Mihail Sebastian’s “witty, lyrical coming-of-age novel” The Town with Acacia Trees, translated by Gabi Reigh. Written in 1931, the story is told from the perspective of the heroine Adriana and her lover Gelu, and it follows her transformation from […]
Gala for Virginia Woolf
An evening of personal reflections and responses to the work of Virginia Woolf from a diverse range of writers, musicians, artists and fans. Listen to Mark Haddon on Virginia Woolf here. Pour a glass of something cheery and join us for an entertaining evening. With readings from a diverse range of fantastic writers, artists and […]
Bookshop Launch Party and Book Signing
Books on the Rise 80 Hill Rise, RichmondCome to our upcoming bookshop launch party and book signing event on 22nd October, 3.30pm, with ex Olympic alpine ski racer Chemmy Alcott. Book Signing Event, 22 Oct, 3.30pm Exclusive introduction to the shop Discounted books Book signing by sports stars Chemmy Alcott (ex Olympic alpine ski racer, presenter) Refreshments available Come and celebrate with […]
2022 Black History Month – Amplifying Women’s Voices
Books on the Rise 80 Hill Rise, RichmondA talk about the impact of publishing Black women writers and invitation to read extracts from your fave books Join us for a talk on amplifying Black women writers. Author talk in new indie bookshop Books on the Rise Discounted books to buy Refreshments available The event will kick off with Saskia Calliste, Kadija George, […]
60 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Books on the Rise 80 Hill Rise, RichmondEVENTBRITE TICKETS HERE Indie publisher Aurora Metro/Supernova Books are taking us back to the Rock 'n' Roll era with a talk about the musical revolution, the Rolling Stones as well as the brand new authorised biography of the Stones' drummer Charlie Watts, Charlie's Good Tonight by Paul Sexton. He's joined by musician and music writer David Sinclair (Pop […]