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
Tuesday 8th October
Tuesday 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
Crime Book Club
Join us at 6pm for our discussion of October's Crime Book Club choice, If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio. 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.
Tuesday 22nd October
Tuesday 22nd October
Book Launch
Join us from 6pm for the launch of The Keeper of Bees by Eimear Chaomhánach andillustrated by Jane Carkill. All Welcome!
Wednesday 23rd October
Wednesday 23rd October
Book Launch
Join us at Hodges Figgis to Celebrate the Launch of Rathlin, A Wild Life: Island Living, Seabirds and Extraordinary Gifts from Nature by Ruby Free on the Wednesday 23rd October from 6pm. All Welcome!
Tuesday 29th October
Tuesday 29th October
Talk Event
Join us for a brilliant talk by Fiona Smyth on her new book Pistols in St Paul's: Science, Music, and Architecture in the Twentieth Century Tuesday 29th of October at 6pm. All Welcome!
Wednesday 30th October
Wednesday 30th October
Book Launch
Join us at Hodges Figgis on Wednesday 30th October for the Launch of Tales of a Patchwork Life: A Memoir of the Stories That Keep Me by Brighid 'Biddy' McLaughlin 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.