Talks

What a treat to have Laura Purcell talk about the follow-up to her first novel The Silent Companions. That novel was one of her most popular and we can't wait to read The House of Splinters. The evening will be hosted by fellow author JJA Harwood. If you love a classily written haunted house mystery, [...]

Astrophotographer Nik Szymanek has spent decades capturing the magic of the sky - from distant galaxies to stunning weather phenomena. His Wonders of the Sky presentation showcases rainbows, haloes, storms, and clouds, blending breathtaking images with accessible science.A fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and an award-winning educator, Nik shares his expertise through books, magazines [...]

John Lewis-Stempel in conversation with Red Lion Books. John will be signing first edition hardback copies of Night Life At night the senses become reordered. Hearing becomes privileged over vision, and we edge forward arms outstretched, feeling our way through the inky blackness. It is after dark that the human being becomes more ‘animal’, more [...]

The popularity of Romantic fiction is booming at the moment. We are delighted to have a return visit from Julie Haworth. This time she will be joined by Carrie Walker and the evening will be hosted by Christine Penhall. Julie's new novel follows Bea's attempts to to fulfil her dream of owning a mobile bookshop [...]

Following the success of last season's compelling ‘The Little Print Show’, Jonathan returns with another inspiring talk that showcases his expertise, creativity and unique vision. In Me, Myself, and Eye, Jonathan will share a curated selection of images from his personal projects, delving into the stories, concepts and inspiration that drive his artistic process. Guiding [...]

Naomi invites us to join her on a stunning photographic journey through two of her favourite African destinations: the iconic Maasai Mara and the captivating landscapes of Southern Tanzania. Through [...]

We are delighted to have Simon Scarrow join us for a talk about his latest Macro & Cato novel. After three books which dealt with the Boudican revolt and it's aftermath, this one sees Cato as Prefect of Rome's Urban Cohorts. It's AD63 and Emperor Nero's brutal and reckless rule is causing chaos and disorder [...]

A fully illustrated presentation looking at the early Roman settlement and Boudican revolt, in Colchester, followed by some of the major archaeological discoveries over the past few decades.This talk is part of our Peoples of Essex exhibition, celebrating the diverse stories and communities that shape the county.

Talk by Tony Bramley FRPS.Tonight Tony looks back at his career in Wedding Photography and how it happened, where it went and how it ended. Sprinkled with photo tips, styles [...]

We are delighted to welcome Peter F Hamilton to the store to talk about the first novel in his Arkship Trilogy. Peter has been a key figure in British Science Fiction for more than thirty years. Thanks to Adam Whitehead for agreeing to interview Peter for the event. Adam has been writing The Werzone blog [...]

A Life of CrimeIn conversation with author Mike Ripley, over a glass of wine. Mike Ripley wrote his first novelon the train whilst commuting between Colchester and London. He has written a further 31 novels, two works of non-fiction and a collection of short stories, was a scriptwriter for the BBC series Lovejoy and edited [...]