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Upcoming live events

Readings, panels, interviews and workshops streamed live from the DprimeLit programme. Pick an event, meet the authors and book your place.

Live reading

17

Oct 2026

October Opening Readings

Sat, 17 October 202618:00 GMT

Short readings from new releases, followed by a moderated audience Q&A.

  • Zadie Smith

    Zadie Smith

    White Teeth

  • Matt Haig

    Matt Haig

    The Midnight Library

  • Celeste Ng

    Celeste Ng

    Little Fires Everywhere

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Panel

31

Oct 2026

Crime & Suspense Panel

Sat, 31 October 202619:00 GMT

How tension is built on the page — plotting, pacing and the art of the reveal.

  • Richard Osman

    Richard Osman

    The Thursday Murder Club

  • Lee Child

    Lee Child

    Blue Moon

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Interview

14

Nov 2026

In Conversation: Writing Across Borders

Sat, 14 November 202617:00 GMT

An hour-long conversation on translation, place and reaching readers abroad.

  • Paolo Giordano

    Paolo Giordano

    The Solitude of Prime Numbers

  • Daniel Kehlmann

    Daniel Kehlmann

    Measuring the World

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Workshop

05

Dec 2026

December Craft Workshop

Sat, 5 December 202616:00 GMT

A practical session on openings, voice and revision, with live feedback for attendees.

  • Emily St. John Mandel

    Emily St. John Mandel

    Sea of Tranquility

  • Andy Weir

    Andy Weir

    Project Hail Mary

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Interview

Date
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Featured Author: Tani Tambila

Date to be announced soon

A live conversation with Tani Tambila on programming industrial robots side by side — KAREL, RAPID and KRL compared in one practical guide.

  • Advanced ROBOT PROGRAMMING FANUC • ABB • KUKA: ROBOT PROGRAMMING Learn KAREL, RAPID & KRL Side by Side coverTani Tambila

    Tani Tambila

    Advanced ROBOT PROGRAMMING FANUC • ABB • KUKA: ROBOT PROGRAMMING Learn KAREL, RAPID & KRL Side by Side

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