Gloucester Road Books releases Autumn event schedule

Following the success of its first few events earlier in the summer, Gloucester Road Books has announced a bumper programme of literary events for Autumn 2022.

The independent bookshop has garnered a loyal following since opening in 2021, and owner Tom Robinson’s carefully curated reading recommendations have become popular with local patrons.

To allow greater numbers of people to attend, the upcoming events will be hosted either at nearby bar, Sidney & Eden, or the BA Church Hall, both fellow residents of Gloucester Road.

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Here are some of the highlights to come:

September 21, 8pm

Anil Seth: Being You

What does it really mean to ‘be you’?

World-renowned neuroscientist and leading British researcher in consciousness science, Anil Seth sets out the radical new theory of consciousness explored in his new book.

This evening will include a talk, a Q&A chaired by professor of philosophy at the University of Bristol, James Ladyman, and a book signing.

Anil Seth: Being You (2022) – photo: Faber

October 7, 7pm

Joanna Quinn: The Whalebone Theatre

Former Bristol Post journalist, short story writer and creative writing teacher Joanna Quinn grew up in Dorset, whch is the chosen setting for her debut novel.

The Whalebone Theatre tells the tale of 12 year-old orphan girl Cristabel Seagrave and her siblings, Flossie and Digby, growing up in the shadow of impending war and attempting to carve out their own narratives.

This event will feature a reading, Q&A and signing.

Joanna Quinn – photo: Nancy Turner

October 11, 7pm

Adam Alexander: The Seed Detective: Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable Vegetables

With a stellar 40-year career as an award-winning film and TV producer, Adam Alexander’s new book unveils a lesser known side to him.

He shares his deep knowledge and passion for collecting heritage and endangered vegetables and garden crops the world over, as well as his role as a seed guardian for the Heritage Seed Library.

He will be signing books, as well as reading from The Seed Detective, and answering questions from horticulture enthusiasts.

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October 18, 7pm

Anna Beer: Eve Bites Back

Cultural historian and biographer of Bess Throckmorton, William Shakespeare and John Milton, Anna Beer is an author, and visiting fellow at Kellogg College, University of Oxford.

Her new book chronicles the female writers who sought to challenge the erroneous beliefs of their contemporaries, damming them as unruly, mad dangers to society.

Beer uncovers stories of ‘the women who dared to write’, including Aphra Behn, Jane Austen, Aemilia Lanyer, Mary Elizabeth Braddon and Margery Kempe.

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For Robinson, it’s an exciting next chapter for literary events at Gloucester Road Books: “We’re really looking forward to hosting such a wide range of interesting authors,” he says, “and we may have a few more yet to be confirmed closer to Christmas”.

For more information on the events and to purchase tickets, visit Gloucester Road Books’ new website: www.gloucesterroadbooks.com.

Main photo: Mark Ware (Anil Seth)

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