{"title": "Book Club — Mrs Palfrey At The Claremont", "start": "2026-11-18T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Primrose Hill Community Library", "address": "Sharpleshall Street 11a, London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/fiction"], "description": "A book club meeting where Mrs Palfrey At The Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor will be discussed. It is hosted by the Primrose Hill Community Library Book Club. The novel follows the recently widowed Mrs Palfrey, who arrives at the Claremont Hotel to spend her remaining days among eccentric fellow residents battling boredom. There she strikes up an unlikely friendship with Ludo, an impoverished young writer who sees her as inspiration for his novel.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/book-club-mrs-palfrey-at-the-claremont-63982/", "official_url": "https://www.phcl.org/events/book-club-mrs-palfrey-at-the-claremont/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7a159269fb30b7661f095bccbc1a9e7e38adf1db5ca209c6fae2ba7f0066b8e2-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-18T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Primrose Hill Community Library", "address": "Sharpleshall Street 11a, London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Author Talk — Louisa Young", "start": "2026-11-17T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Primrose Hill Community Library", "address": "Sharpleshall Street 11a, London", "price": "£5 at the door, including a glass of wine", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/fiction"], "description": "An evening author talk at Primrose Hill Community Library. Writer Louisa Young presents her new novel, The Golden Hours, set in 1962 as the Cazalet family gathers at Fakenham Hall, where three cousins nearing forty balance midlife demands with their secret desires and a new generation grows up in a society on the cusp of change. Entry costs £5 at the door, including a glass of wine.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/author-talk-louisa-young-63981/", "official_url": "https://www.phcl.org/events/author-talk-louisa-young/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3318fec7bf1729067e48cb39d6eadd4bdda6e7ef8a0d8a2567b938f0dec18ee6-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Literary Lounge - Yesteryear", "start": "2026-11-19T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-19T20:00:00Z", "place": "Ickenham Library", "address": "Community Close, UB10 8RE Ickenham", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature"], "description": "Literary Lounge - Yesteryear is a book discussion evening for adults in a relaxed and welcoming setting. It is part of a brand-new series of Literary Lounges launched by Hillingdon Council at Ickenham Library. The group will discuss 'Yesteryear' by Caro Claire Burke, one of the most talked-about novels of 2026. Attendees should have read the book beforehand, as spoilers will be included.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/literary-lounge-yesteryear-78796/", "official_url": "https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/events/event/428/literary-lounge-yesteryear", "image": ""}, {"title": "Book club at Queen's Park Library", "start": "2026-11-16T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Queen's Park Library", "address": "Harrow Road 666, W10 4NE London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature"], "description": "A book club meeting at Queen's Park Library, open to all and described as friendly and lively. It is run by Westminster libraries as part of their programme for adults. Attendees discuss the latest book, which can be found out by contacting the library. No need to book, just turn up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/book-club-at-queens-park-library-88206/", "official_url": "https://www.westminster.gov.uk/event/book-club-queens-park-library", "image": ""}, {"title": "The Mill Book Club", "start": "2026-11-10T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-10T20:30:00Z", "place": "The Mill", "address": "Coppermill Lane 7-11, E17 7HA London", "price": "£0", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/book-club"], "description": "The Mill Book Club is a monthly book club held at The Mill, a community venue on Coppermill Lane in Walthamstow, London. It is run by The Mill, with Jenny Mensah as the contact, and meets usually on the first Tuesday of each month in the Garden Room. The club reads and discusses one book per session, with this year's picks including Milkman by Anna Burns, Elizabeth Is Missing by Emma Healy, Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzén. Sessions are free, though a donation to The Mill is suggested.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-mill-book-club-65744/", "official_url": "https://themille17.org/events/the-mill-book-club-6-2026-11-03/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Heritage Book Club", "start": "2026-11-19T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-19T19:00:00Z", "place": "Hillingdon Museum", "address": "Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW", "price": "£5", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/book-club", "history"], "description": "Heritage Book Club is a reading group that meets to discuss a historical fiction or non-fiction title and share ideas. It is run by Hillingdon Council at Hillingdon Museum and is open to anyone aged 16 or over.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/heritage-book-club-78795/", "official_url": "https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/events/event/255/heritage-book-club", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2770e4787167a200abd7c0a8db933d9f979aa4f53e26ba4527e3c29261397fce-600.webp"}, {"title": "SMH Book Club", "start": "2026-11-16T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-16T20:30:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "FREE", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/fiction"], "description": "An evening book club session devoted to conversation about a shared read. It is run by St Margaret's House, whose club meets in the Anson Room at its building on Old Ford Road. This meeting discusses Margaret Atwood's The Penelopiad, in which Penelope wanders the underworld telling her own side of the myth as a tale of lust, greed and murder. The evening also features a festive book swap with wrapped books described in three words, plus festive snacks.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/smh-book-club-38784/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/smh-book-club", "image": "https://noky.io/images/dec342d09b1ae23e5214b9da8cc7d884bf2f3ec0b63ecca5992262dd5feab21d-2000.webp"}, {"title": "English conversation classes at Mayfair Library", "start": "2026-11-11T12:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Mayfair Library", "address": "South Audley Street 25, W1K 2PB London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/languages/language-learning/english"], "description": "A weekly English conversation group meeting at Mayfair Library, where adults learning English as a second language can connect, practise speaking skills and build confidence in a friendly and inclusive environment. The sessions are run by Westminster libraries as part of their programme. The group offers a regular, welcoming opportunity to connect, learn and speak. Booking is via Eventbrite.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/english-conversation-classes-at-mayfair-library-88083/", "official_url": "https://www.westminster.gov.uk/event/english-conversation-classes-mayfair-library", "image": ""}, {"title": "Chatter Books Club", "start": "2026-11-18T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/books"], "description": "Chatter Books Club is a weekly club for children aged 7 to 12. It is run by West Norwood Library, whose manager is Caroline Graham. It is for those who want to meet new friends, share ideas and talk about books or activities. Attendance is free and everyone is welcome to pop along.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/chatter-books-club-60861/", "official_url": "https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/events/chatter-books-club-5", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e7e47310be0b51191aee50f986c1f8716c3fc972654c71b55e9d7a78444f2493-1200.webp"}]}