Diary category: Author events
Chorleywood Bookshop on March 23, 2026
Patrick will be returning to this favourite bookshop to talk about Love Lane in the week of its publication. Book through the shop to bring your whole book club along to ask him questions. The talk will be at Chorleywood Memorial Hall, Common Road, Cho …
Yellow Lighted Bookshop at Brinscombe Mill on March 21, 2026
Patrick will be in conversation with his old friend the novelist and playwright, Rachel Joyce about Love Lane Like her latest, The Homemade God, it drills down into the business of families and siblings and what makes them tick, so they’re sure to have …
Derby Book Festival on May 30, 2026
Patrick will be in conversation with Dr Joanna Cannon about both his Love LaneLove Lane and her An Unlikely Visitor. Date and time to be announced nearer the time and bookable through the festival’s website.
Waterstones, Nottingham on May 29, 2026
Patrick will be talking about Love Lane at Nottingham’s branch of Waterstones at 1/5 Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2GR. Full details and booking will be through the shop’s website nearer the time. 6.30pm.
Bromley House Library, Nottingham on May 29, 2026
Patrick will make a glad return to Nottingham’s magnificent Bromley House Library for one of their 2pm talks to discuss Love Lane. Full details will be posted on their website nearer the time.
Griffin Books, Penarth on May 28, 2026
Patrick will be talking about Love Lane at All Saints Church, Penarth at 7.30 for an event hosted by Griffin Books. Full details and booking will be available through the shop’s website nearer the time.
QuayWords/Literature Works at Exeter Custom House on May 6, 2026
Patrick returns to the stunning old Custom House on Exeter Quay to talk about Love Lane as part of a week of celebrating Quay Words’ tenth birthday. 7pm More details to follow.
The Du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival on May 6, 2026
Patrick will be returning to this much loved Cornish festival to talk about Love Lane. 11am. Full details will be posted, and tickets made available, on the festival website nearer the time.
Fishbourne Literary Festival on April 11, 2026
Patrick is thrilled that he’s going to be in conversation with his old friend, and University Challenge captain, Kate Mosse at this delightful one day festival alongside the wonderful likes of Clare Chambers and Mike Gayle. Full details will be posted …
The Gutter Bookshop, Dublin on March 31, 2026
Patrick will be returning to his favourite Dublin bookshop to talk about Love Lane. Full details will be posted and tickets made available through the bookshop’s website.








