Upcoming events at Blackwell's
01 Oct 2021
The bookshop is hosting a number of author events in October
Tuesday, 5 October, 6.30pm
Joseph Knox and Will Dean discuss their latest novels True Crime Story (set right here on the UoM campus!) and Bad Apples.
Wednesday, 6 October, 6.30pm
Alice Hattrick, Catriona Morton and Lucia Osborne-Crowley will be discussing their latest non-fiction books Ill Feelings, The Way We Survive: Notes on Rape Culture and My Body Keeps Your Secrets which explore chronic pain and surviving trauma. They will be chatting to host Sam Mills (Fragments of My Father, Chauvo-Feminism).
Friday, 8 October, 7pm, at Anthony Burgess Foundation
Robin Ince, The Importance of Being Interested. A mix of stand-up comedy and informative chat, Robin Ince talks about his latest book which explains why science is for everyone, not just scientists.
Wednesday, 13 October, 6.30pm
Spooky Season Short Story Salon - Dead Relatives by Lucie McKnight Hardy, Dark Neighbourhood by Vanessa Onwuemezi and Safely Gathered In by Sarah Schofield. The evening will be hosted by Valerie O'Riordan.
Tuesday, 19 October, 6.30pm
Jenn Ashworth and Kylie Whitehead talk about their latest novels Ghosted and Absorbed with host Naomi Booth.
Thursday, 21 October, 6.30pm
Sammy Wright and Steve Hollyman chat to host Nicholas Royle about their debut novels Fit and Lairies which both explore modern life in small town Britain.
Most tickets are £3 or £5 but staff can use the promo code XUOMSTAFF at checkout to get a £1 discount.