I’ll be flying solo for this one (!) so you’ll be able to hear more about how and why this book came about, what my process was in speaking to the 45 women I interviewed for the book and what I learned along the way in one of South London’s most beautiful venues. And yes, I’ll be signing afterwards. Tickets here.

Holding The Baby and Why Women Grow: Motherhood, Sisterhood, Survival

I’m delighted to be opening this year’s Daunt Books Festival with none other than Nell Frizzell, whose work I’ve admired, devoured and sometimes even commissioned over the past decade. She is a hoot, as well as being very wise, and her new book combines both of these things. Ticket price includes pastries from Gail’s - what more could you ask for?

OmVed Gardens have been doing fascinating stuff in Highgate Village for a few years now, and I’m excited to be joined by the team to discuss the book, our relationship with the earth and why women grow more broadly up in North London. You’ll be able to buy books with the ticket, and I’ll be around to sign them too. Tickets here.

Those who have read Rootbound will know that Chelsea Physic Garden is one of my favourites in the city (there’s a little video to show you why here) so it’s magic to be there in conversation with one of its custodians, Maya Thomas. Maya was the first woman who I spoke to about the book, when it was a very nascent, vulnerable little idea, and in many ways she has ushered it along into existence. This is going to be special. You can buy tickets here.

Where it all begins! I so loved launching Rootbound at the Garden Museum, it feels only right to be back almost exactly three years later with Why Women Grow. I wanted to bring some of the book to life here, so have invited three of its interviewees - Maya Thomas, Sui Searle and Anne McIntyre - to join me for what I know will be a full-blooded and inspiring conversation about womanhood, the earth, identity and healing. There will be a signing afterwards, and you can also watch along online. Buy tickets here.