The Alternative Book Fair

5th March 2025 6:30pm to 8th March 2025 5:00pm, Islington Central Library

Islington Central Library, London - March 5 – 8th, 2025

 

Coinciding with the start of London Book Fair 2025, the Alternative Book Fair is a week of publishing and author events to bring the world of publishing and literature to a wider audience, especially aspiring authors, emerging writers and avid readers. With author panels featuring Granta's Best of Young British Novelists Camilla Grudova, Santanu Bhattacharya, Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, Catherine Mayer and many more.

 

All events are FREE, including access to the Indie Press Fair, all day, Saturday 8th, thanks to Islington Libraries, Arts Council England, Watson, Little Literary Agency, Indie Novella and The Diversity in Publishing Partnership.

 

WEDNESDAY 5/March 6.30pm

The Art of Romance: Editing, Writing and Reading

 

THURSDAY 6/March 6.30pm

International Women’s Day Panel - Exploring Who We Are

 

SATURDAY 8/March 10.00am-5pm

The Indie Press Fair & Children’s Press Fair

 

SATURDAY 8/March 11am

Lifting the Lid on Literary Prizes

 

SATURDAY 8/March 12.30pm

Debut Authors Panel - Eva Wyles, Alice Chadwick & Anne Hawk

 

SATURDAY 8/March 2pm

Publishing Panel - Influx Press, Prototype Publishing and Cipher Press

 

SATURDAY 8/March 3.30pm

Headline Panel - Camilla Grudova & Santanu Bhattacharya

Booking & payment

All events across the programme are FREE to attend, but booking is required for talks and panel discussions, so reserve your free place now.

Location

Islington Central Library
London
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