TODAY

Lecture: James Attlee talks about his book about Cowley Road, Isolarion: A Different Oxford Journey. 2.30pm, Holywell Music Room, Holywell Street, Oxford. Part of Oxford May Music Festival. For details, see www.oxfordmaymusic.co.uk or call 01865 305305.

TOMORROW

Reading: Tobias Druitt, the pseudonym for mother-and-son writing partnership Diane Purkiss and 12-year-old Michael Dowling, read from the Corydon books, retellings of Greek myths, and answer questions. Free. 3pm, Children's Department, Blackwell Bookshop, 48-51 Broad Street, Oxford.

THURSDAY, MAY 8

Discussion: Author and philosopher Mark Vernon discusses his new book 42: Deep Thought on Life, the Universe, and Everything. 7.30pm, Corner Club, Turl Street, Oxford. Tickets, £3 for non-members. For details contact joe@thecornerclub.co.uk , or call 01865 261507.

Details of book-related events can be sent to Maggie Hartford, The Oxford Times, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0EJ, or emailed to maggie.hartford@nqo.com.