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FICTION
PSYCHOLOGY
Nick Hornby
Tanya Byron
Funny Girl The bestselling author discusses his career and best-known works including Fever Pitch, High Fidelity and About a Boy with The Sunday Times Literary Editor Andrew Holgate. He also offers an exclusive preview of his brand new novel, Funny Girl, coming late November 2014.
The Skeleton Cupboard Inspired by years of training as a clinical psychologist and the people that she treated, Tanya Byron reveals the frightening challenges that face all mental health staff – and the incredible commitment to their patients.
Montpellier Gardens, The Times Forum 6.45-7.45pm, £10 Members 10% off L056
Imperial Square, The Inkpot 7.15-8.15pm, £8 Members 10% off
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Jonathan Meades An Encyclopaedia of Myself Admired for his sharp vision, originality and deeply informed journalism, Jonathan Meades is one of Britain’s most distinctive cultural commentators. He introduces his memoir, a lurid portrait of a disappeared provincial England, and talks to writer and critic A. A. Gill.
SPAIN
Chris Stewart The Last Days of the Bus Club Two decades ago, Chris Stewart, of rock band Genesis, moved to a remote mountain farm in Andalucia. He discusses his latest book, the lure of the Alpujarra and the grand tradition of travel writing from the region. Imperial Square, Town Hall, Main Hall 7-8pm, £8 Members 10% off L057
Rose Tremain The American Lover Award-winning author Rose Tremain awakens the senses and uncovers a dazzling range of human emotions and desires in her new and diverse collection of short stories The American Lover. Interviewed by Christopher Cook. Montpellier Gardens, The Salon 7.15-8.15pm, £8 Members 10% off L060
LIFESTYLE
Parabola Arts Centre 7.15-8.15pm, £10 Members 10% off
FICTION
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POETRY
Pele Cox The Mistress Account Poet Pele Cox performs her latest work, the autobiographical The Mistress Account. Portraying the arc of a love affair from the perspective of the mistress, she seeks to give voice to the lover’s doomed story. Imperial Square, Town Hall, The Drawing Room * 7.30-8.30pm, £7 Members 10% off
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