Gay’s the Word
Events Reminder & News
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Joseph Olshan and other readings…
Literary novelist Joseph Olshan reads from his new book ‘The Conversion’
Author of the bestselling ‘Night
Swimmer’
A stunning affirmation of art’s ability to ravage and redeem us’ – Vogue
Heralded by Ian McEwan as ‘a writer in total command of his narrative’ literary novelist, Olshan, returns with ‘a compelling story of forbidden desire, deception, religion and love’s intoxicating allure.’
This Thursday 2nd October, 7pm.
Please RSVP by e-mail or phone on 0207 278 7654
Limited places still available!!!
Free with complimentary drinks.
Venue: Gay’s the Word
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More Events for October…
(ii) Historian Shelia Rowbotham reads from her new biography of gay visionary
‘Edward Carpenter – A Life of Liberty and Love’
The first major biography of the late Victorian sexual and political libertarian
Tuesday 14th October, 7pm.
Free with complimentary drinks.
Venue: Gay’s the Word
No need to RSVP
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(iii) Novelist and comic author of ‘Diary of a Provincial Lesbian’,
Val Lee reads from her new collection of short stories,
‘As You Step Outside’
‘Val Lee reaches parts other comediennes can’t reach’
Thursday 16th October, 7pm.
Free with complimentary drinks.
Venue: Gay’s the Word
No need to RSVP
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News
Located in Bloomsbury, two minutes from Russell Square tube, Gay’s the Word is a quiet and relaxed haven for literate lesbianSeand gay boys with big brains. In addition to a full diary of October book talks, author readingSeand regular discussion groups, Gay’s the Word is to be featured on an upcoming episode of The Book Show, presented by the gorgeous Mariella Frostrup, on Sky. Filming will take place in October to screen later this year. But another fantastic documentary about the history and daily life in the shop, which screened at the London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, is available to watch now on YouTube. Search: ‘Gay’s the Word Documentary’. In the current issue of ‘Out and the City’ magazine there is a full-page profile on the history and story of the bookshop, page 75…
Happy reading!
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