London Lit Plus

[ July 17, 2008; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The Sohemian Society present THE SUAREZ SEANCE: REVISITING THE DARK WORLD OF DEREK RAYMOND

This event will be introduced by writer Cathi Unsworth, author of The Singer, and will include a live performance of the original Dora Suarez sound track, performed by James Johnston, Terry Edwards and Richard Strange. There will also be readings from Raymond’s [...]

[ July 1, 2008; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The Sohemian Society presents LETTERS FROM SOHEMIA: JULIAN MACLAREN-ROSS.

A celebration of the letters of Julian MacLaren-Ross, the British novelist described by John Betjeman as “One of our very best writers”. His reputation as a dandy in post-war London bohemia, his turbulent life and pivotal role in the Fitzrovian milieu has ensured iconic status and a [...]

[ June 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The Sohemian Society presents AN EVENING WITH ALAN SILLITOE: WEST END NIGHTS AND SUNDAY MORNINGS.

Tagged an Angry Young Man by the media, the author of Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, will discuss his life’s work and take questions. He will also read from his recently re-published novel, [...]

[ June 30, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Hannah Griffiths of Faber and Faber, will be in conversation with a novelist from the Faber list, and interviewer Bernardine Evaristo.

The evening will look at the relationship between editor and author, from the moment at which the manuscript lands on the editor’s desk, to promoting the book after it hits the shelves. Hear the story [...]