(AGENPARL) – gio 13 aprile 2023 Michael Morpurgo, crime writing masters and international authors
What’s on
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Events to welcome the longer evenings
Rediscover a love of the natural world with our [Animals: Art, Science and Sound](https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/5JXV-RAQ5-6TJVT-K3QHR-1/c.aspx) events, feed your foodie soul at Food Season, uncover your inner detective at National Crime Reading Month, and discover truths and tales from around the world with visits from international writers.
[At the Library](https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/5JXV-RAQ5-6TJVT-K3QHS-1/c.aspx)
[Online](https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/5JXV-RAQ5-6TJVT-K3QHT-1/c.aspx)
[At the Library and online](https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/5JXV-RAQ5-6TJVT-K3QHU-1/c.aspx)
[Book now for Leïla Slimani in conversation with Bonnie Greer](https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/5JXV-RAQ5-6TJVT-K3QHV-1/c.aspx)
Leïla Slimani in Conversation with Bonnie Greer
Monday 5 June, 19.00
At the Library and online
We welcome a leading literary voice of our time. Leïla Slimani is joined by writer and broadcaster Bonnie Greer to discuss her latest novel Watch Us Dance – part two ofa trilogy based on her family’s roots in revolutionary Morocco.
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[Book now for Writing in War: Ukrainian Writers Speak](https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/5JXV-RAQ5-6TJVT-K3QHW-1/c.aspx)
Writing in War: Ukrainian Writers Speak – FREE
Monday 17 April, 19.15
At the Library
Celebrated Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina and journalist Tetyana Teren grapple with the question of art’s place amid nationwide destruction. The Guardian’s Claire Armitstead joins the conversation.
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National Crime Reading Month 2023
[Book now for How to Survive a Classic Crime Novel](https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/5JXV-RAQ5-6TJVT-K4CFE-1/c.aspx)
How to Survive a Classic Crime Novel
Friday 2 June, 19.00
At the Library
Kick off National Crime Reading Month with an intriguing investigation of the timeless, weirdest and most surprising characters and murder settings in the classic crime fiction genre.
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[Book now for An Evening with Cory Doctorow: Techno Thriller](https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/5JXV-RAQ5-6TJVT-K3QHY-1/c.aspx)
An Evening with Cory Doctorow: Techno Thriller
Monday 5 June, 19.15
At the Library
The provocative and inspiring sci-fi author, activist and journalist Cory Doctorow joins tech entrepreneur and philanthropist Martha Lane Fox. Doctorow introduces his new eye-opening thriller about cryptocurrency.
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Explore the natural world
[Book now for Michael Morpurgo: A Lifetime with Animals](https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/5JXV-RAQ5-6TJVT-K4CFF-1/c.aspx)
Michael Morpurgo: A Lifetime with Animals
Saturday 8 July, 14.00
At the Library
The Butterfly Lion, Born to Run, Running Wild, War Horse – the natural world is central to many of Michael Morpurgo’s stories. One of Britain’s best-loved children’s book writers talks to TV presenter Naomi Wilkinson about how animals and nature inspire his writing.
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[Book now for Insects: Small but Perfectly Formed](https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/5JXV-RAQ5-6TJVT-K4CLN-1/c.aspx)
Insects: Small but Perfectly Formed
Friday 23 June, 19.00
At the Library
Take a look under the microscope. From Robert Hooke’s 1664 study of minute bodies Micrographia to cutting-edge contemporary photography, join us as we celebrate the alien and magical insect.
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[Book now for Animals: Art, Science and Sound](https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/5JXV-RAQ5-6TJVT-K3QHR-1/c.aspx)
Animals: Art, Science and Sound
Friday 21 April – Monday 28 August 2023
Animals amaze, fascinate and delight us. From amusing misunderstandings like a 16th-century drawing of a monkfish that looks like a monk, to sounds that remind us to treasure the natural world, such as the sombre song of the last living Kaua?i ???? bird.
Follow a centuries-long journey through the animal kingdom with sound recordings, manuscripts and artworks in our upcoming major exhibition.
On sale now – Members go free
Supported by [Getty Foundation](https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/5JXV-RAQ5-6TJVT-K5JBL-1/c.aspx) and [PONANT](https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/5JXV-RAQ5-6TJVT-K5JBM-1/c.aspx).
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Other events
Look forward to the Josephine Hart Poetry Hour, return to the pink city with our annual Jaipur Literature Festival, take a look behind the scenes with the curators of our Animals: Art, Science and Sound exhibition, and join Kate Humble as she chats to Keggie Carew about her latest book: Beastly.
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As a Member you can get up to half-price tickets to our events*. Plus Members also enjoy priority booking for our programme of talks and performances, get a 20% discount in our public restaurants, cafés and shops, and can attend our exhibitions for free and bring a friend along.
*Limitations and restrictions apply.
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From our friends
[Book now for Jungle Book reimagined](https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/5JXV-RAQ5-6TJVT-JZNQN-1/c.aspx)
Jungle Book reimagined – Akram Khan Company
Sadler’s Wells Theatre, in Angel
Running until 15 April
This new dance-theatre production, based on Rudyard Kipling’s much-loved classic, reinvents the journey of Mowgli through the eyes of a climate refugee. With an original score, international dancers and state-of-the-art animation, Jungle Book reimagined is a beautifully compelling piece of storytelling about our need to belong and bond with others and the importance of connecting with and respecting our natural world.
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For food lovers
Our friends over at ckbk have been sharing news of our upcoming Food Season with their network of foodie fanatics. ckbk is the ultimate digital subscription service for anyone who loves to cook. With their app, you get unlimited access to more than 600 cookbooks including 120,000+ recipes, from both newly published titles and timeless classics.
ckbk are offering you 2 months free ckbk Premium Membership, then 25% off.
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