The authors behind Lionboy talk about their book, at Heffers, Grafton Centre, February 9, 6.30pm. Tickets are free from Heffers, Grafton Centre, by telephone on 01223 568 551 or by email to kate.johnson@heffers.co.uk
FAREHAM: John Hegley reads a selection of poetry, at the Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road, February 4, 8pm. Tickets £14, concs £13 (01329 310 600)
DURHAM: David Harsent reads from his Forward prize-winning collection of poetry, Legion, at Alington House, North Bailey, February 3, 8pm, £3, concs £2. For bookings and further details contact Colpitts Poetry on 0191 384 9406
LONDON: Louis de Bernieres talks to Camilla Gibb about her novel, Sweetness in the Belly, at Waterstone's Picadilly, W1, January 31, 7pm, £3 (020 7851 2400)
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Sarah Waters reads from and discusses her new novel, Night Watch, at the Festival Hall, SE1, January 31, 7.45pm, £8.50, concs £4.25 (limited availability).
Carlos Fuentes reads from and talks about his new novel, The Eagle’s Throne, at the Festival Hall, SE1, February 2, 7.45pm, £8.50, concs £4.25 (limited availability). To book for either event call 08703 800 400 or visit www.rfh.org.uk
MANCHESTER: Sara Wheeler talks about Antarctica and her biography of Apsley Cherry-Garrard, at the Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, February 9, 6.30pm. Tickets are free, but should be reserved in advance at Stanfords, Spring Gardens or by calling 0161 831 0250
OXFORD: Geoffrey Hill reads from his poetry collection, Without Title, at the Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, February 1, 7pm, free. For further details call Blackwell’s on 01865 333 505