In-person Events
The Bookshop Series at Waterstones MK
New Historical Fiction with Conn Iggulden and Giles Kristian
Monday 10 June 2024, Waterstones Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes, 7.00pm; £5
Giles Kristian and Conn Iggulden will be in conversation with award-winning writer/director, Philip Stevens, as they talk about their gripping new historical fiction novels, Arthur and Nero. Ticket holders will receive a complimentary beverage and a discount on hardback copies of the novels if purchased on the evening.
An Evening with A.J. West and Sarah Pinborough!
Wednesday 31 July 2024, Waterstones Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes, 7.00pm; £5
Join us at Waterstones MK to welcome bestselling authors A.J. West and Sarah Pinborough in conversation with Stony Radio's Caz Tricks to discuss historical thrillers, and particularly A.J.’s atmospheric new novel, The Betrayal of Thomas True. Tickets include a complimentary beverage and discounts on hardback purchases on the night.
Samuel M. Sargeant: Faith of the Fathers - A Saga of Iceland
Wednesday 16 October 2024, Waterstones Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes, 7.00pm; £5
Perfect for Ken Follett fans, Samuel M. Sergeant's debut novel tells the story of Arinbjorn, a young pagan farmer in C11th Iceland, tracking down the killer whose murders will change Icelandic society forever. Tickets include a complimentary beverage, and Samuel will be signing copies of his book.
Henry Porter: The Enigma Girl
Tuesday 3 December 2024,Waterstones Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes, 7.00pm; £5
Waterstones Milton Keynes, supported by the MK Lit Fest, are delighted to welcome journaiist and prize-winning novelist Henry Porter to the store on Tuesday 3 December at 7pm, where he will be talking about his fascinating new novel, The Enigma Girl, in conversation with novelist and broadcaster Jane Thynne.
An Evening with Lizzie Damilola Blackburn
Tuesday 25 February 2025, Waterstones Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes, 7.00pm; £5
Lizzie Damilola Blackburn’s debut novel, Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? was an uplifting and hilarious story, Now she joins us to talk about her much-anticipated new book, The Re-Write, an equally witty, fresh and modern novel about love and destiny. Lizzie will be in conversation with editor and MK Lit Fest Programme Director, Flora Rees.