Author book signing events and poetry readings 2026
Louisa Guise is a busy author who will be attending and hosting a number of in-person and digital author book signing events in 2026 to promote her book How to Leave a Group Chat. Keep an eye on this page for up-coming dates, and if you would like to invite Louisa for an author book signing event please email contactme@louisaguiseauthor.com.
Poetry Platform
The Railway Inn, Winchester
Tuesday 2nd June 2026, from 7:30pm
Louisa will be returning to the Railway Inn’s Poetry Platform in June.
Swindon Wordsmiths
Abbey Mead, Swindon
Saturday 30th May 2026, 7:30pm
Louisa will be one of 5 poets taking part at this night of stand up comedy and poetry.
Slamageddon
The Wedgewood Rooms, Southsea
Thursday 28th May 2026, 7:30pm
Louisa will be competing against 12 other exceptional poets for a £100 prize and the chance to perform at the Chichester Festival.
RAG Parade 2026
Forbury Gardens, Reading
Sunday 17th May 2026, 3pm
See Louisa performing with local poetry group Dreading Slam.
This is Just to Say – Spoken Word Open Mic
Oxford Poetry Library, The Community Works
Tuesday 5th May 2026, from 7:30pm
Louisa enjoyed the spoken word night at the Oxford Poetry Library so much, went again. Here are two poems from her new poetry zine Adulting.
Open Mic Night
The Two Poplars, Wokingham
Tuesday 14th April 2026, from 7:30pm
Louisa will be performing more poetry at this fun-filled open mic night in Wokingham.
Dreading Slam
The Rising Sun Arts Centre, Reading
Sunday 12th April 2026, from 7:30pm
Louisa will be back to beat 4th placer at April’s poetry slam.
Swindon Poetry Cafe Open Mic
Cafe Vialottie, Swindon
Friday 6th March 2026, from 7:30pm
Louisa will be first in the line up for this month’s poetry open mic night reading.
Poetry Platform
The Railway Inn, Winchester
Tuesday 3rd March 2026, from 7:30pm
Louisa will be taking part in a poetry open mic night at the Railway Inn in Winchester.
Open Mic Night
The Royal Oak, Bracknell
Thursday 19th February 2026, from 7:30pm
Louisa will be taking part in a mixed open mic night reading some old and previously unheard gems.
Tutu’s Open Mic
Tutu’s Ethiopian Table, Palmer Park, Reading
Friday 6th February 2026, from 6:15pm
Louisa will be taking part in a poetry open mic night reading some old and previously unheard gems. She will also be enjoying Tutu’s delicious cooking.
This is Just to Say – Spoken Word Open Mic
Oxford Poetry Library, The Community Works
Tuesday 3rd February 2026, from 7:30pm
Louisa will be taking part in a poetry open mic night reading some old and previously unheard gems.
Dreading Slam Poetry Slam
Rising Sun Arts Centre, Reading
Sunday 1st February 2026, from 7:30pm
Louisa read a new poem Cloud of Green and The Cats of Istanbul, which debuted on BBC Radio last year.
Poetry on the Rise Open Mic
Books on the Rise, Richmond, West London
Thursday 22nd January 2026, from 7:30pm
Sold out – Louisa read a new poem No means No and The Cats of Istanbul, which debuted on BBC Radio last year.
Thursday 10th April 2025
From 7:30pm
Louisa has been invited to give a talk about her book How to Leave a Group Chat and how to improve your relationship with your phone at the Berwins Salon North evening in conjunction with Harrogate International Festivals in Yorkshire.
Voted number six in the ‘Top 100 Things to do in the World’ by GQ magazine, Salon is a night out that will enlighten, entertain, excite your curiosity and change your life for the better.
Saturday 5th April 2025
1:30pm
Louisa will be taking part in a Q&A session on Saturday 5th April 2025 to support the Tudor Street Centre in Abergavenny which has been rescued from closure.
The beloved Tudor Street Centre will be holding an Abergavenny Writing Festival fringe event the same time as the main festival. Hosted by the Gathering Community, a number of local authors will be holding talks and Q&A sessions, and Louisa is delighted that she has been asked to join them.
Sunday 9th February 2025
4:10pm
Louisa Guise talking books and smartphones on BBC Radio Wales.
Saturday 8th February 2025
11am – 12pm
Author book signing event and talk at Coventry Central Library
Louisa will be giving a talk and signing copies of How to Leave a Group Chat at Coventry Central Library.
Sunday 2nd February 2025
12pm – closing
Live at Blue Sheep Books
Louisa Guise author book signing event
Louisa will be signing copies of How to Leave a Group Chat at Bluesheep Books in Wolverhampton. Order your copy now via Blue Sheep Books at bookshop.org.
Saturday 1st February 2025
1:30pm – 2pm
Live at Wolverhampton Literature Festival, Wolverhampton Central Library
Louisa Guise author book signing event and talk
Louisa will be hosting a Meet the Author book signing event at Wolverhampton Literature Festival, and also signing some books.
Sign up to attend via the Wolverhampton Literature Festival Website
Pre-order copies locally via Blue Sheep Books at bookshop.org.
Thursday 23rd January 2025
5:45pm
Cardiff Central Library, Peter Cronin Suite
Louisa will hosting a talk and and author book signing event where she will be selling and signing copies of How to Leave a Group Chat.
Pre-order your copy of How to Leave a Group Chat from Bookspace, an independent bookshop in Cardiff.
A number of copies will be available to purchase, however Louisa does not have a card reader so please bring cash.
Wednesday 11th December 2024
7pm – 9pm
Book Marketing for Authors talk
Held digitally on Zoom
Louisa spoke to the Caversham Writers writers’ group about book marketing.
Saturday 20th July 2024
1pm – 5pm
Live at the Bell Bookshop, Henley
Louisa Guise author book signing event
Louisa will be signing copies of How to Leave a Group Chat at an author book signing event at The Bell Bookshop in Henley.
Pre-order your copy of How to Leave a Group Chat from the Bell Bookshop.
Saturday 6th July 2024
1pm-3pm
Live at Book-ish Abergavenny
Louisa Guise book signing
Louisa will be signing copies of How to Leave a Group Chat at Book-ish Abergavenny, who have been very supportive since Owen Lewis saw her talk at the Abergavenny Writing Festival.
Pre-order your copy of How to Leave a Group Chat from Book-ish ahead of this author book signing event.
Friday 5th July 2024
1:30am – 1:50am
Live on Ticker TV Australia
Louisa spoke to Ticker TV Presenter Mark Loder about her new book and the problems we can have with group chats and instant messengers.
Wednesday 26th June 2024
4:15pm-4:30pm
Live on Talk Radio Europe
An interview with Louisa Guise
Louisa will be talking to Hannah Murray about How to Leave a Group Chat.
Wednesday 19th June 2024
7pm – 9pm
Live at Fourbears Books, Caversham and streamed on YouTube
An interview with Louisa Guise
For her first author book signing event of 2024, or rather of ever, Louisa is delighted to be interviewed by writer and Head of Caversham Writers, Adrian Raffill. This event will be broadcast live on YouTube as well as held in person at our local haunt Fourbears Books.
Pre-order your copy of How to Leave a Group Chat from Fourbears Books. Add your text in the box by the 19th June and it’ll also be signed.
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