Cambridge Literary Festival

Cambridge Literary Festival

At Cambridge I’m doing something slightly different to the normal book festival interview. David Hepworth (signing books next to me in this photo) and I discuss “Politics, Pop and Passion” under the Chairmanship of Tom Gatti of the New Statesman. David is a proper...
Buxton Festival

Buxton Festival

Buxton is a uniquely beautiful town, it’s Regency splendour reminiscent of Bath but on a smaller scale and with streams and parkland that meld with the glorious Derbyshire dales that surround it. I’m appearing at the Pavilion Arts Centre and was surprised and...
Official Tour dates

Official Tour dates

The official media Productions tour for Alan Johnson. Please note this poster does not include the Book Festival Events. For a full list please see the list here  
Southwold Literary Festival

Southwold Literary Festival

To the Suffolk coast for the literary delight that is Southwold. The town was home to George Orwell but whilst he hated the place, I love everything about it – the quirky pier, uncommercialisegd water front, cosy pubs, Adnams beer, and great hotels.   On my...
Topping & Co – independent bookshop

Topping & Co – independent bookshop

Topping has two bookshops, in St.Andrews and Bath. It was my absolute pleasure to be at the Bath shop on Saturday night to talk about ‘In My Life’ and read an extract.    Next to me in the photograph is my delightful interlocutor, Kathleen. She was a great advocate...