If you are looking for things to do in June in West London, this event deserves a place on your list. On Thursday 11th June, Special Rider Books & Records will host an evening with David Keenan and Michael Smith at Arch 156 in Shepherd’s Bush Market. Writer Ali Millar will host the conversation.
This event brings together two distinctive voices in contemporary writing for a thoughtful and lively discussion. David Keenan will speak about Boyhood, his new novel about Aaron, a boy on the edge of manhood and greatness; a love letter to Glasgow, family and artists.
Michael Smith will discuss Strangers On The Shore, his new book set in Hastings. Darkly funny and deeply moving, it explores fatherhood, fading youth and life on the margins in a Britain drifting towards dystopia.
Together, the two writers will discuss their new books and the role of place, memory and subculture in their work. It offers visitors the chance to hear two strong literary voices in one evening, and it does so in an intimate Market setting.
This is a great choice for readers, but it also suits anyone who is looking for something different to do in West London. Special Rider’s talks in the railway arches have their own atmosphere, and that setting adds to the appeal here. You can come for the conversation, enjoy the Market surroundings and make the evening part of a wider visit to Shepherd’s Bush. That mix of books, ideas and place is exactly what makes events like this memorable.
If you plan to go, the details are simple. The event takes place on Thursday 11th June 2026 from 7.00pm to 9.30pm at Arch 156, Uxbridge Road Entrance, Shepherds Bush Market, London W12 8DF. Tickets cost £8.
For anyone searching for things to do in June in West London, this is a strong option. It brings together excellent writers, a welcoming venue and a conversation shaped by story, memory and place.
Date: Thursday 11th June 2026Time: 7.00pm to 9.30pmVenue: Arch 156, Uxbridge Road Entrance, Shepherds Bush Market, London W12 8DF
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