The Book Club: Adam Kay

Launching this June comes our new Book Club series in partnership with The Orion Publishing Group. Hosted in 12th Knot, join renowned authors against the stunning backdrop of the River Thames and St Pauls, kicking off with Adam Kay's brand-new Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, Undoctored. Kay rose to fame with his debut book This is Going to Hurt, a literary sensation: a Sunday Times number one bestseller for over a year, winning a record-breaking four National Book Awards and selling over 3 million copies.


Jun 5
  • 6.30 - 8.30pm

Location

12th Knot


Launching this June comes our new Book Club series in partnership with The Orion Publishing Group. 

Hosted in 12th Knot, join renowned authors against the stunning backdrop of our rooftop bar with unparalleled views of the River Thames and St Pauls.

The Book Club will give guests exclusive access to authors with behind-the-scenes conversations and insights into their writing process and inspiration.

Listen to excerpts from new books as well as the opportunity to ask first-hand questions to a selection of renowned authors.

Following The Book Club, books will be available to purchase where guests will also have the chance to have copies signed personally.

Monday 5 June at 6.30pm: Undoctored by Adam Kay

The Book Club will kick off on 5th June with Adam Kay’s brand-new Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, Undoctored. Kay rose to fame with his debut book This is Going to Hurt, a literary sensation: a Sunday Times number one bestseller for over a year, winning a record-breaking four National Book Awards and selling over 3 million copies.

But this was only part of Adam’s story….

With his stethoscope now hung up, Adam Kay shares more suture-splitting anecdotes from both on and off the wards. From the hilarious to the profoundly moving, from the first days of medical school to life after the NHS, Undoctored is an astonishing portrait of an extraordinary life, from one of Britain’s finest – and funniest – storytellers.

Book your ticket here.

Monday 18 September at 6.30pm: Edge of Here by Kelechi Okafor

Join writer, presenter, actor and “Say Your Mind” podcast host, Kelechi Okafor, who is famously known for challenging how we think about race and femininity in tandem. Kelechi’s new book, Edge of Here explores the tales of contemporary Black womanhood, asks questions about the way we live, and offers a glimpse into our near future. This empowering and thought-provoking collection of short stories is sure to spark conversation and inspire readers.

Book your ticket here.

Tickets cost £25 per person, including a welcome drink on arrival. £5 of the £25 will be donated to Breathe Arts Health Research.

Following the event, guests can also choose £55 tickets, which include a two-course dinner in Sea Containers Restaurant with a glass of Prosecco. The special tasting menu features dishes including star anise salmon with elderflower and crackling, grilled skirt steak with radish, spring onion and barley and seabass with crushed peas and buttermilk vermouth.

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