London’s best alt lit nights
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The Society Club
Babette Kulik’s charming Soho salon with benefits (bookshop/café/gallery) has opened a second branch in Shoreditch. Cocktails with a literary twist are the order of the day and on Tuesday New York author Sloane Crosley will discuss her debut novel The Clasp.
Info: 3 Cheshire Street, E2 6ED, thesocietyclub.com
Hidden Prologues
Hosted by the Spectator’s literary editor and Standard columnist Sam Leith, this event invites authors to read from their own work and discuss what inspires them. This month, guests will have the opportunity to ask Polly Vernon about her book Hot Feminist.
Info: 9-13 Bloomsbury Street, WC1B 3QD, radissonblu-edwardian.com
Damien Barr’s literary salon
Diana Athill and comedian Nick Frost will be at the next meeting of this book club with a view of the river Thames.
Info: The Mondrian, 20 Upper Ground, SE1 9PD, facebook.com/DamianBarrLiterarySalon
Things to do in London this weekend (Nov 6 - 8)
Poetry Inquisition
Poets explain their work at a panel discussion. The next event is on December 16
Info: Small White Elephant, 28 Choumert Road, SE15 4SE, 13pp.co.uk
Sara Pascoe’s literary salon
This Sunday Comedian Robin Ince will be reading from his anthology of horror stories and there will be port and prizes for the best performances.
Info: The Book Club, 100-106 Leonard Street, EC2A 4RH, wearetbc.com
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