The last British Ambassador to Afghanistan, Laurie Bristow talks with Brigadier Ben Barry about his book Kabul – Final Call on the causes, meaning and human cost of the events in Afghanistan in August 2021. Sat, 21 Sept at #barnesbookfest2024 barnesbookfest.org/laurie-bristow…

#barnesbookfest2024 is approaching! Programme information and tickets at barnesbookfest.org book now! #barnes #barnesbookfest #sw13 #booklover #booknerd #bookaddict #booklove #bookfestival #literaturefestival

I'll be signing copies of Magic Realms and Dice Men at the Barnes bookshop (and hopefully The Dungeon on Blood Island if it’s in stock) on 5th September. Hope to see you there. Fighting Fantasy Unbound

Lovely to meet local author Cathy Sage who came by with her book Breast Bottle or both - a non-judgemental baby care book featuring real women’s experiences. Signed copy in the window

I’m going to quite a few Lit Fests this autumn - today I met up with my friend actor & poet Leigh Lawson: we’re talking about our passion for poetry at Barnes BookFest very soon. Details from The Barnes Bookshop & here: gylesbrandreth.net on the tickets page.

British author Lee Child - creator of action hero Jack Reacher - has described libraries as 'food banks for the brain' 📚 The best-selling writer, who's sold 100 million books, spoke to #R4Today after news that his childhood library in Birmingham could close under planned cuts.

#SANGRY: that's exactly the right word Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓. And OF COURSE #libraries are a target for closure. Especially in poorer areas. God forbid kids like me / from my ends of the world have access to spaces which might open & raise our minds to truths & new possibilities.

Looking forward to this evening with Ian Livingstone

What a wonderful evening we had with the legend Ian Livingstone and the launch of Magic Realms, the definitive collection of iconic art from the worldwide phenomenon of Fighting Fantasy and latest FF for children The Dungeon on Blood Island- signed copies available in shop

Delighted that Kate will becoming to sign copies of her beautiful journal on Saturday 14th Sept 2-4pm

Founding member of Sonic Youth Thurston Moore will be talking about his memoir at #barnesbookfest2024, 20 Sept at 8pm, Barnes, South-West London. Tickets on sale now! barnesbookfest.org/thurston-moore…

Really looking forward to being part of Barnes BookFest later this month. So many brilliant event but this in particular ticks so many boxes. Music, sport, books… ❤️ barnesbookfest.org/renaissance-wo…

So I didn’t get to Fighting Fantasy con but did manage to make my way to The Barnes Bookshop for a fab evening with Ian Livingstone and a shop full of lovely fans!

Delighted to be speaking at Barnes BookFest 2024 on my book The World’s Biggest Cash Machine - Manchester United, the Glazers, and the Struggle for Football’s Soul barnesbookfest.org/chris-blackhur…

New event announced for #barnesbookfest2024: Henry Hemming discusses his book Four Shots In The Night about the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Sun, 22 Sept 2024, 12noon. Book tickets now! barnesbookfest.org/henry-hemming-…

It’s officially out today the wondrous thing that is The Perimenopausal Journal by Kate Codrington - she will be signing copies in the shop this Sat 14th Sept

Hello to Bernard O'Keeffe who popped in to see us before his event next weekend Barnes BookFest .A few tickets still available for his magical mystery tour! His bestselling crime series all set in Barnes !

Come along and meet Kate Codrington author of Second Spring as she signs copies of her beautiful new book The Perimenopause Journal tomorrow from 2-4pm

Great to welcome Kate Codrington as she signed copies of her latest book The Perimenopause Journal - perfect for tracking your cycle and how you to care for yourself and feel empowered through this new phase of life katecodrington.co.uk Signed copies available