Somali Book Day: Evening Book Fair, Readings & Conversation
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Somali Book Day will take place on 18 October 2026 at Oxford House in London. The event will feature an evening book fair, readings, and conversations focused on Somali literature. Attendees can expect to meet various writers and discover new books while engaging with narratives from around the world. Tickets are priced at £6.13.
Celebrate Somali literature at the Somali Book Fair Day – meet writers, discover new books, and connect with stories from around the world.
Kayd invites you to Somali Book Day, which transforms into an evening book fair celebrating Somali literature, publishing, and storytelling. Throughout the evening, Somali-authored books will be available to browse and purchase, alongside book signings and informal conversations with writers and publishers.
All Somali writers and publishers are welcome to join.
The event will be hosted by Boodhari Warsame, an independent researcher, literary translator (Somali-English), writer and teacher. Multilingual in Somali, English, Swedish and Kiswahili, he has contributed to Somali cultural and literary projects including Guban and Koombe’s Struggle, and is cited in studies on the early 20-th century Somali Village exhibitions in Europe.
This event is supported by Tower Hamlets Council.
Language: Somali
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Somali Book Day: Evening Book Fair, Readings & Conversation takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 19:30.
Somali Book Day: Evening Book Fair, Readings & Conversation is held at Oxford House in London (Derbyshire Street, London, E2 6HG).
Tickets for Somali Book Day: Evening Book Fair, Readings & Conversation are priced at £6.13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Oxford House can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Somali Book Day: Evening Book Fair, Readings & Conversation can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Somali Book Day: Evening Book Fair, Readings & Conversation
Editorial Summary
Somali Book Day will take place on 18 October 2026 at Oxford House in London. The event will feature an evening book fair, readings, and conversations focused on Somali literature. Attendees can expect to meet various writers and discover new books while engaging with narratives from around the world. Tickets are priced at £6.13.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Celebrate Somali literature at the Somali Book Fair Day – meet writers, discover new books, and connect with stories from around the world.
Kayd invites you to Somali Book Day, which transforms into an evening book fair celebrating Somali literature, publishing, and storytelling. Throughout the evening, Somali-authored books will be available to browse and purchase, alongside book signings and informal conversations with writers and publishers.
All Somali writers and publishers are welcome to join.
The event will be hosted by Boodhari Warsame, an independent researcher, literary translator (Somali-English), writer and teacher. Multilingual in Somali, English, Swedish and Kiswahili, he has contributed to Somali cultural and literary projects including Guban and Koombe’s Struggle, and is cited in studies on the early 20-th century Somali Village exhibitions in Europe.
This event is supported by Tower Hamlets Council.
Language: Somali
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Somali Book Day: Evening Book Fair, Readings & Conversation?
Somali Book Day: Evening Book Fair, Readings & Conversation takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 19:30.
Where is Somali Book Day: Evening Book Fair, Readings & Conversation taking place?
Somali Book Day: Evening Book Fair, Readings & Conversation is held at Oxford House in London (Derbyshire Street, London, E2 6HG).
How much are tickets for Somali Book Day: Evening Book Fair, Readings & Conversation?
Tickets for Somali Book Day: Evening Book Fair, Readings & Conversation are priced at £6.13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Somali Book Day: Evening Book Fair, Readings & Conversation?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Oxford House can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Somali Book Day: Evening Book Fair, Readings & Conversation?
Tickets for Somali Book Day: Evening Book Fair, Readings & Conversation can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Oxford House
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£6.13
Date
Until Sunday, 18 October 2026
Time
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