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

Wednesday 4th September

Wednesday 4th September

Book Launch

Join us for the launch of The Revelation of Ireland: 1995-2020 by Diarmaid Ferriter. All Welcome!

Thursday 5th September

Thursday 5th September

Book Launch

Join us on Thursday 5th September at 6pm for the book launch of Our London Lives by Christine Dwyer Hickey. All welcome!

Tuesday 10th September

Tuesday 10th September

Book Launch

Join us to celebrate the launch of The Woman Behind the Door, the new novel by Roddy Doyle.

Thursday 12th September

Thursday 12th September

Book Launch

Join us launch Sophie: The Final Verdict by Sanan Molony. All Welcome!

Tuesday 17th September

Tuesday 17th September

Book Launch

Join us on Tuesday 17th September for the Launch of 1588: The Spanish Armada and the 24 Ships lost on Ireland's shores by Michael B. Barry All Welcome!

Wednesday 18th September

Wednesday 18th September

Book Launch

Join us on Wednesday 18th September from 6pm for the Book Launch of The Maiden of Florence by Katherine Mezzacappa All Welcome!

Thursday 19th September

Thursday 19th September

Book Launch

Join us at Hodges Figgis on Thursday 19th September from 6pm to celebrate the publishing of The Inheritance by Cauvery Madhavan All Welcome!

Tuesday 24th September

Tuesday 24th September

Book Launch

Join us to celebrate the Book Launch of The Magic of an Irish Rainforest: A Visual Journey by Eoghan Daltun.

Thursday 26th September

Thursday 26th September

Book Launch

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

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.