Here at Hodges Figgis we have a proud tradition of hosting welcoming and lively events with local and international authors alike. Our events programme has introduced some of literature’s leading lights, as well as providing a fun environment for junior readers with regular story time and activity days.

Come along and meet favourite authors, inspire your book group discussions and learn from leading experts in their field in a historic bookshop at the heart of Dublin. Our full events programme is below; for more information simply ask one of our booksellers or e-mail [email protected]. We can't wait to welcome you

Thursday 26th September

Thursday 26th September

Book Launch

Join us for the Book Launch celebration of Placeholders by James Roseman. All welcome!

Monday 30th September

Monday 30th September

Book Launch

Join us at Hodges Figgis Bookstore for the launch of Season by Mark Moriarty. All welcome!

Tuesday 1st October

Tuesday 1st October

Book Launch

Join us for the Book Launch of Future Wild: Nature Restoration in Ireland by Richard Nairn. Tuesday 1st October at 6pm.

Thursday 3rd October

Thursday 3rd October

Book Launch

Join us on Thursday 3rd October from 6pm for the launch of Anarchy and Authority: Irish Encounters with Romanov Russia by Angela Byrne.

Thursday 8th October

Thursday 8th October

Book Launch

Join us at Hodges Figgis for a conversation between Madeleine Keane (Sunday Independent Literary Editor) and Author Michael Harding as they discuss his new Book- I Loved Him From The Day He Died: My Father, Forgiveness and a Final Pilgrimage. All Welcome!

Wednesday 9th October

Wednesday 9th October

Book Launch

Join us on Wednesday 9th October from 6pm for the Launch of David Marcus: Editing Ireland Edited by Paul Delaney and Deirdre Madden. All Welcome!

Thursday 10th October

Thursday 10th October

Book Launch

We are delighted to celebrate the publishing of *Dublin: the Irish Revolution, 1912-23 by Brian Hughes. The evening takes place on the Thursday 10th October from 6pm at Hodges Figgis.

Terms & Conditions

Please note that events can occasionally be cancelled at short notice or their times or dates may alter; we therefore recommend that you check with the shop before travelling. If you are unable to attend an event we can often reserve signed copies. Please contact the host shop for details. Reserved copies cannot be guaranteed and may not always carry dedications. All signings (unless otherwise stated) operate on a first come first served basis, so early arrival is often recommended.