02/06/2026
We are so excited about this one! The reviews for Uprising are phenomenal and Carmen got a sneak advance read and absolutely LOVED it! We are working with the lovely Claire from to hold a beautiful women’s circle before the event. Tickets available from our websites. Read on for all the info…
Join us for a special evening with acclaimed author Tahmima Anam as we celebrate the publication of her new novel, Uprising.
Tahmima will be in conversation about the book, followed by a reading and audience Q&A. Copies of Uprising will be available to buy on the night, and Tahmima will be signing books after the event.
The bar will be open throughout the evening.
About Uprising by Tahmima Anam
A rebellion ignites amongst a community of s*x workers on an isolated island in this fiercely moving novel – inspired by the real women of Banishanta, Bangladesh. Climate, poverty, power and feminist uprising.
‘A miracle’ SALMAN RUSHDIE
‘Captivating, gripped me from the first page’ ELIF SHAFAK
‘An unflinching, violent storm of a novel’ TASH AW
‘Profound … Anam’s best work yet’ Financial Times
‘Unwaveringly political and unflinchingly forthright’ Guardian
‘A dark, brazen fairytale’ LEILA ABOULELA
‘Part holy legend, part undeniable, illuminating prophecy of how we will overcome’ V.V. GANESHANANTHAN
Before the event:
Women’s Circle with Oak & Starlight
Reclaiming Power -Within and Between
Ahead of the author event, a limited number of places will be available for a women’s circle held above the shop from 6pm – 7:15pm, with Tahmima Anam participating. The circle will be hosted and ticketed separately by Oak & Starlight, here.
Together with Tahmima, we’ll reflect on our times- on what we carry, what we are rising from, and what we are rising to. All attendees will receive an email beforehand with a small “assignment” – something special to bring, as part of our reflections.
The rest will flow. There is a magic to circle that is all its own.
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