If you plan to visit Shepherd’s Bush this spring, make time for a special evening at the Market. On Thursday 23rd April 2026, Special Rider Books & Records will host Will Self in conversation with Jack Aldane. The event will take place inside Shepherd’s Bush Market, which gives the evening a strong local feel.
This event offers more than a standard author talk. It marks Will Self’s first live interview for The Quantity Theory of Morality. The new novel follows a familiar cast through dinner parties, polite conversation and social unease. The event listing describes the book as dark, unsettling and sharply funny. It also presents the novel as a sequel to The Quantity Theory of Insanity.
That makes this a brilliant reason to visit Shepherd’s Bush. You can hear a major writer discuss his new work in an independent market venue. You can also enjoy the atmosphere that makes the Market distinctive. The setting feels intimate, lively and rooted in the local community.
Jack Aldane will join Will Self for the conversation, a British journalist and podcaster. His work sits between literature and cultural commentary, so thoughtful, sharp discussion will be a given.
If you want to visit Shepherd’s Bush for culture, conversation and independent local spirit, this is a strong choice. The talk will run from 7.15pm to 9pm on Thursday 23 April 2026. Tickets cost £10. A £25 ticket includes a signed copy of the book, with a £5 saving. The venue is Arch 156, Uxbridge Road Entrance, Shepherd’s Bush Market, London W12 8DF.
For anyone planning to visit Shepherd’s Bush, this event makes a very good case. It promises a smart, local and memorable evening in the Market.
18th March 2026
