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The Brixton Book Jam is an eclectic gathering for people who are passionate about books and the written word. It’s a mix of readings, chatting and socializing. From people who love to read through to A-list authors, ghost writers, erudite editors, self-effacing self-publishers and aspiring scribes, everyone is welcome.

The next Book Jam will be on 4th February at the Hootananny, 95 Effra Road, Brixton. Doors open at 7pm and entry is completely free!

Readings confirmed so far include:

Geoff Dyer – The Colour of Memory
Martin Millar  – Lonely Werewolf Girl
Daniel Simpson – Rough Guide to the Dark Side
Claire Collison – Treading Water / Refinery
Andrew Mueller – I Wouldn’t 
Start From Here: the 21st Century and Where it all Went Wrong
Alex Wheatle  – Brixton Rock / The Dirty South
Christopher Russel – Mockstars
Doug E. Graves – Homerton Sweet Homerton

plus new fiction from: Dave McGowan, Kate Harrad, Roz Kaveney and Sharmila Chauhan and Vicky Grut (me)!

 
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A weekend of lively literary events is on offer at Foyles Charing Cross on the 11th and 12th of September with talks from debut novelists, non-fiction writers and historians, as well debates on digital publishing, and advice on marketing and pitching ideas for publication.

The Independent Alliance includes Faber, Quercus (publishers of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), Granta Books, Profile (Eats Shoots and Leaves) and Icon. Writers taking part include P.D. James, Geoff Dyer, Max Schaefer, Alex Preston, Rupert Thomson, Jenny Diski and many others

For tickets, email events@foyles.co.uk (Day tickets are £15 / Weekend tickets £25 / Concession prices available too).

More information about the weekend is available at  www.foyles.co.uk/events.asp