Talks This Week in London worth going out for.

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Phillip Reeve in conversation at Waterstones Piccadilly

Phillip Reeve in conversation at Waterstones Piccadilly One-time only

Fri, Sep 25 · 6:30 PM

Piccadilly

Steampunk author evening

Final Repercussions

Final Repercussions One-time only

Sat, Sep 26 · 7:30 PM

Barbican

Sonic investigation of surveillance

Lawrence Abu Hamdan: The Crack and the Boom

Lawrence Abu Hamdan: The Crack and the Boom One-time only

Sat, Sep 26 · 4:30 PM

Barbican

Sonic documentary talks

The Crack and the Boom: Listening Session and Discussion

The Crack and the Boom: Listening Session and Discussion One-time only

Sat, Sep 26 · 4:30 PM

Barbican

Sonic truth-telling panel

Lucy Foley in Conversation with Ruth Ware

Lucy Foley in Conversation with Ruth Ware One-time only

Tue, Sep 29 · 6:30 PM

Piccadilly

Thriller authors live

An American in London: A Celebration of Alison Lurie

An American in London: A Celebration of Alison Lurie One-time only

Tue, Sep 29 · 7:00 PM

Euston Rd.

Literary centenary tribute

American Writers’ Week: Daniel Kraus

American Writers’ Week: Daniel Kraus One-time only

Wed, Sep 30 · 8:00 PM

Euston Rd.

Fantasy horror night

Jeanine Cummins

Jeanine Cummins One-time only

Wed, Sep 30 · 6:15 PM

Euston Rd.

Author talk on identity

Ukrainian Lessons: Art in a time of war with Charlotte Higgins and guests

Ukrainian Lessons: Art in a time of war with Charlotte Higgins and guests One-time only

Wed, Sep 30 · 7:30 PM

Red Lion Square

Art and survival talks

Not everyone knows about these

An Evening with Rachel Gillig and V.L Bovalino at Conway Hall

An Evening with Rachel Gillig and V.L Bovalino at Conway Hall One-time only

Fri, Sep 25 · 7:30 PM

Red Lion Square

Dark fantasy book talk

The Long Play Sessions: Stephanie Phillips (Big Joanie): In Conversation & Book Signing

The Long Play Sessions: Stephanie Phillips (Big Joanie): In Conversation & Book Signing One-time only

Sat, Sep 26 · 5:30 PM

Salusbury Rd

Punk history talk

American Writers’ Week

American Writers’ Week One-time only

Mon, Sep 28 · 8:00 PM

Euston Rd.

Literary week, big names

American Writers’ Week: Joyce Carol Oates

American Writers’ Week: Joyce Carol Oates One-time only

Mon, Sep 28 · 6:15 PM

Euston Rd.

Literary conversation series

American Writers’ Week: Rabih Alameddine

American Writers’ Week: Rabih Alameddine One-time only

Tue, Sep 29 · 8:00 PM

Euston Rd.

Queer literary conversation

American Writers’ Week: Armistead Maupin

American Writers’ Week: Armistead Maupin One-time only

Tue, Sep 29 · 6:15 PM

Euston Rd.

Queer literary icon

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How are these talks in London chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

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