βHer writing isΒ queerΒ and raunchy, raw and occult, seemingly never pulling away from her deepest vulnerabilities. YetΒ ReinesΒ simultaneously maintains a feeling of epic poetry, of ancient intention.β -Β The New York Times βMind-blowing.β -Β Kim Gordon Join us for a night with one of the USA's most evocative contemporary poets, in one of a limited series of UK events. […]
This LGBT history month, join Jonathan Swinton, author of "Alan Turing's Manchester," in discovering the world of this icon of science whose discoveries helped defeat the Nazi's in World War 2, who became a symbol of the tragic fate the law had in store for many LGBT members of society throughout our history. For Ticket […]
Looking for bookish Valentines Day plans? House of Books & Friends are excited to be hosting yourself and long term dating columnist Rachel Thompson on Tuesday 11th February from 6pm β 7pm to discuss her book,Β The Love Fix . There will be a discussion with Rachel, a chance for a Q&A, and an opportunity to […]
House of Books & Friends are delighted to announce that we are hosting the Feminist Book Club with facilitator Kate Feld. Taking place monthly, this will be a space for people of all genders to discuss feminist books. In February, we will be discussing The Right to Sex by Amia Srinivasan. Tickets Book and ticket: […]
This session of The Book Club will take place on Monday, 24th February, 7-8pm. This month, we are reading The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft - Β£9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and […]
House of Books & Friends is excited to welcome Jake Hall to discuss their new paperback, Shoulder to Shoulder, on Tuesday 25th January. Jake will be in conversation with Grey, the founder of Bender Zine and Grey Area Books. The evening will start at 6pm and will consist of a discussion, a Q&A, plus the […]
This session of The Book Club will take place on Wednesday, 26th February, 6pm - 7pm. This month, we are reading The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft - Β£9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping […]
This session of The Book Club will take place on Thursday, 27th February, 2-3pm. This month, we are reading The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft - Β£9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and […]
Have you got a little bookworm in your life? Then look no further than House of Books & Friends. We are excited to invite you to Little Bookworms, our monthly book club for 8-12 years. The book club runs the first Sunday of every month, 11am-12pm. For March, we will be reading The Nightmares of […]
House of Books & Friends are excited to be hosting yourself and Alex Bollen on Tuesday 11th March from 6pm β 7pm to discuss her book, Motherdom. There will be a discussion with Alex, a chance for a Q&A, and an opportunity to get your books signed. We will also be selling copies of the […]
House of Books & Friends are delighted to announce that we are hosting the Feminist Book Club with facilitator Kate Feld. Taking place monthly, this will be a space for people of all genders to discuss feminist books. In February, we will be discussing The Right to Sex by Amia Srinivasan. Tickets Book and ticket: […]
