By a very happy coincidence, Ada Palmer and I are both passing through London on November 8 and we're doing a joint event at the Waterstones in Gower Street, starting at 6:30! The tickets (which include wine) are £6/£4 for students; you can book them here.
Londoners! I'll be speaking at Waterstones Gower Street with Ada Palmer on Nov 8
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