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New Canons 2: Readings from Independent Publishers
ICAThe Mall, London
Wed 23 Sept · 18:30
About this event
We’re excited to announce the next event in the New Canons series: an evening celebrating boundary-pushing, stylistically diverse new writing. The evening will feature readings and conversation with a brilliant line-up of authors and their publishers, as we gather to celebrate a new collection of books. Featuring readings from: Colin Bramwell Claire Carroll Babak Ganjei Hannah Levene D Mortimer Holly Pester Aea Varfis-van Warmelo & the winner of the 2026 Brick Lane Bookshop Short Story Prize (announced September) Including work from: And Other Stories Scratch Press Rough Trade Books Cipher Press Sticky Fingers Publishing Fitzcarraldo Editions Peninsula Press Brick Lane Bookshop Press Hosted by Kate Ellis & Robert Loyko-Greer
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