Independent sellers will be offering antiquarian and second-hand books, modern first, signed editions, prints, maps and ephemera at the Dorchester Book Fair to coincide with the final day of the Dorchester Literary Festival. This adds a new dimension to a week of author events and a new opportunity for book lovers. Entry £1 on the ... Dorchester Book Fair

Anxiety can have an immense power, affecting the way we think, feel and behave. Keeping us inside, away from people, places and opportunities. Making us question, doubt or criticise ourselves. Sending us into a sea of worry, which threatens to overwhelm us.  But what if we stopped trying to fight the waves and, instead, learned ... Dr Sian Williams – The Power of Anxiety: How to ride the worry wave

Nigel Farage is arguably the most consequential British politician of our age. But aspects of his life story remain shrouded in mystery. Who is the real Nigel Farage, and does he possess the qualities to lead the country at a time of domestic turmoil and international peril? Based on interviews and reporting in the UK ... John Sweeney – The Real Nigel Farage

In 2026 the United States of America will celebrate its 250th birthday. How did this vast land, long inhabited by diverse indigenous cultures, come to be dominated by English speakers? How has it grappled with the stark contradictions between its ideals of liberty and the grim reality of its ongoingracial divide? This extraordinary collection of ... Simon Jenkins – A Short History of America: From Tea Party to Trump

Most of us talk about the weather every day – it shapes our lives, our cities, even our history – but how much do we really know about it? In Come Rain or Shine, award-winning meteorologist Laura Tobin lifts the lid on the fascinating science behind the forecast, revealing a world far richer and more ... Laura Tobin – Come Rain or Shine

Please note that this event has been rescheduled for 30th October. Existing ticket holders can email [email protected] if they are unable to make this date and wish to request a refund. The first memoir from the national treasure, critically acclaimed actress and much-loved Gavin &Stacey star. Candice Marie in Nuts in May, Beverly in Abigail’s ... Alison Steadman – Out of Character: A Memoir