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An exhibition of work by photographer Jeremy Freedman celebrating the traders in Spitalfields Antiques Market and the launch of a handsome new book, Spitalfields Life.

The Gallery at Foyles proudly presents a collection of mesmerising aerial pictures of the UK, taken from photographer Jason Hawkes' new book Britain From Above Month by Month.

As part of the launch of Granta 119: Britain, contributors Cynan Jones and Rachel Seiffert provide an evening of readings and conversation.

In Prince William: Born to be King, Penny Junor, who has written previously about both Princess Diana and Prince Charles, looks at how the women in Prince William's life - his mother, grandmother, nanny and wife - have influenced him. She also evaluates what kind of a king he will make and the all-important relationships with his father and brother.

Caitlin Moran, author of the no.1 bestseller How to be a Woman, joins us in the Gallery to talk about her life, her writing and discussing vajazzling with Jeremy Paxman.You simply MUST see this!

The bestselling author of Yes Man and presenter of The XFM Breakfast Show, Danny Wallace will be signing copies of his book Charlotte Street at the Marquis of Granby pub on Charlotte Street - the inspiration behind his debut novel.

Come and Join us for a morning of storytelling from Me, the Queen and Christopher read by Giles Andreae and illustrated live by Tony Ross.

South African bassist Gregori Hofmann leads this trio made up of the explosive Jamie Murray on drums and Ronan McCullagh on guitar.

A panel discussion discussing the phenomenal rise of science fiction in Children's and Young Adult fiction, hosted by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre, featuring Moira Young, Steve Cole and Kim Lakin-Smith, preseneed in association with the Society of Authors and the Kitschies Awards.

This exhibition aims to create a vision of London by those who know it best - you. We'll be displaying as many personal sketches of the capital as possible and will select and frame some of our favourite examples to showcase in the space.

New York Times-bestselling author Rachel Caine returns to the Gallery to discuss her life, work and inspiration, and of course her much-awaited new book Black Dawn, the 12th novel in the Morganville Vampire series.

Celebrate the paperback launch of Erin Morgenstern's stunning debut novel as we're joined by stilt-walkers and a contortionist in our Westfield Stratford City branch.

Cassandra will be discussing the recent release of City of Lost Souls with the inimitable Maureen Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of the Little Blue Envelopes and the Shades of London series.

Join us for interactive superhero storytelling with a Discover Children's Centre Story Builder and create your own amazing superhero insignia to take away with you on your missions.

Stephen Cave's book Immortality shows how the quest to live forever has driven the development of human civilisation, and how that quest is now coming to a climax through modern science. Tonight, he is in discussion with philosophy writer Julian Baggini and Havi Carel, author of Illness.

Join us for this unmissable exclusive event at the Shaw Theatre, as John Irving discusses his work with the Irish author and New York Times bestseller John Boyne.

Our choice for this month's book club is Tony and Susan by Austin Wright. A thriller within a thriller, this shocking, tense novel is as gripping as it is intelligent.

If you're feeling trapped in a career or relationship, or simply looking to make that long-awaited, life-affirming change, join us for an exclusive evening with ground-breaking life coaches Martha Beck and Suzy Greaves.

Calling West London's little Kings and Queens! You are cordially invited to join us as we celebrate Her Majesty's 60th year on the throne! Make your very own crown, enjoy some cake, and help us find the Royal Jewels!

Join us to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee in our cosy bookshop on the Southbank, where we will be celebrating this very special occasion with a series of free children's events, featuring colouring, activities and storytelling.

We're decorating our shop to celebrate the Jubilee, and you can join in by making your own piece of bunting! This crafty fun will be followed by storytelling with our Children's Booksellers.

Come and hear some of your favourite stories this half term!

Chris Cleave, author of the Costa Novel Award-shortlisted bestseller The Other Hand, talks about his new novel, Gold, which explores the private life of athletes in the run up to the Olympics.

Renowned illustrator and designer David Gentleman launches the Foyles Sketching the City season with this exhibition of prints from his new book London, You're Beautiful.

Our Jubilee celebrations continue with more crafting as we make our own crowns. Feel like a King or Queen by creating your own special headpiece - then relax with storytelling!

Martin talks to us about his brand new novel, Lionel Asbo: State of England, about a violent young criminal who wins the lottery from within the confines of his prison cell. You can expect it to be as raw as previous material, as he deconstructs the fickle role of capitalism in western society.

To launch Varoom issue 18: The Entertainment Issue, Emma Hayley, Grant Orchard and Adam Simpson will discuss illustration work that in the age of 'fast food' media has taken the idea of entertainment in bold new directions.

In this full day of demonstrations, talks and workshops (part of the Foyles Sketching the City season), ticket holders will have the chance to meet and work alongside some of the illustration world’s most inspirational and well-known names.

Author of The Shadow of the Wind and The Angel's Game, Carlos is a global phenomenon. This evening Foyles plays host to Carlos in conversation with blogger and journalist Suzi Feay to mark the publication of the next instalment in the series, The Prisoner of Heaven.

In this workshop (part of the Foyles Sketching the City season), ticket holders will receive everything they need to start making their very own quirky character under the expert guidance of the Felt Mistress AKA Louise Evans.

Come along to the Café at Foyles and see for yourselves how the city's budding young artists have depicted the Olympic Games in an array of intimate, sometimes quirky, and often thought-provoking sketches.

This Gallery exhibition demonstrates the incredible visual potential that lies within the apparent simplicity of sketching. The effects are often breath-taking and portray just what can be achieved when you pick up some paper and a pencil and allow your imagination to run wild.

Alex will be in conversation with Time Out's Editor, Tim Arthur, about making the transition from a leading light of the Britpop movement in the 1990s, to gentleman farmer, artisan cheese-maker and father of five.

The Urban Sketchers (USk) is a collective of artists based all over the globe whose London correspondents have combined prints from their new book The Art of Urban Sketching with original artwork to capture the capital this summer.

Our secret artist in residence, Dimitri Dzneladze has been capturing the colourful characters who populate our Soho coffee house in his signature style. Now Dimitri reveals all in a fascinating show that transforms the Café into an incredible living sketchbook of his work.