What's On

We’re always interested to hear about potential events. Come in for a chat or email us at hello@lala.london

Upcoming

31.7.2025 7:00 PM

Charlie Porter in conversation with Richard Scott

We finish off July with writer, curator and critic Charlie Porter to celebrate the publication of his latest book, Nova Scotia House, in conversation with acclaimed poet Richard Scott.

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21.8.2025 7:00 PM

Lucas Oakeley in conversation with Ben Mercer

We’re thrilled to welcome Lucas Oakeley to Lala Books to celebrate the release of his debut novel Nearly Departed — a darkly funny, ghost-haunted story of love, loss, and modern dating. Lucas will be joined in conversation by writer and narrator Ben Mercer.

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28.8.2025 7:00 PM

Poetry Night: the87press 7th Birthday Celebrations

For our second monthly poetry evening, Lala Books welcomes the87press to celebrate their 7th birthday. Joining us will be dove/Christine Kirubi, Karenjit Sandhu, and Luke Roberts. In addition to poetry readings, a discussion and Q&A will be facilitated by founding director of the87press Azad Ashim Sharma.

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11.9.2025 7:00 PM

Kaliane Bradley in conversation with Shahed Ezaydi

Join Kaliane Bradley to celebrate the success of her acclaimed debut novel The Ministry of Time - a Lala Books favourite and best seller - in conversation with writer and editor Shahed Ezaydi.

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Past Events

26/6/2025 7:00 PM

Nicola Dinan in conversation with Zing Tsjeng

We round off June by welcoming one of the most brilliant new voices in UK fiction, Nicola Dinan, author of Bellies and Disappoint Me, for an evening in conversation with multi-hyphenate journalist, author and podcast host Zing Tsjeng.

18/6/2025 7:00 PM

An evening with And Other Stories: Banu Mushtaq & SJ Kim

Join us for Independent Bookshop Week in collaboration with And Other Stories. In a very special event, Banu Mushtaq will read from her 2025 International Booker Prize-winning story collection Heart Lamp, and SJ Kim will read from her remarkable memoir This Part Is Silent.

12/6/2025 7:00 PM

Strong Roots / Bread & War: Felicity Spector & Olia Hercules

Join us for an evening with journalist and food writer Felicity Spector and award-winning chef and author Olia Hercules to discuss their new books, Bread & War: A Ukrainian Story of Food, Bravery and Hope and Strong Roots: A Ukrainian Family Story of War, Exile and Hope. As the devastating war in Ukraine continues, this evening offers a chance to reflect on identity, resilience and belonging — and how food and memory shape both personal and collective history, even in times of conflict.