David Shukman in Conversation with Spencer Thorn

Join Spencer Thorn Bookshop for an evening with acclaimed journalist and author David Shukman, discussing his powerful new book, The Response: A Story of Fire and Flood in Britain’s New World of Extremes.

Wildfires destroying homes in London suburbs. Torrential downpours trapping and drowning people in flooded basements. Record-breaking heatwaves disrupting railways, hospitals and daily life. It may sound like the plot of a disaster novel, but these events are already happening across Britain.

In The Response, David Shukman explores how climate change is creating a more dangerous and unpredictable world, revealing how communities have been caught unprepared for extreme weather events that could have been anticipated and mitigated. Drawing on real-life stories from Britain and around the globe, the book examines the growing risks we face, the warning signs we can pay attention to and the practical steps that can help protect lives, homes and landscapes in the future.

David will be in conversation with Rebekah Fell, followed by an audience Q&A session and book signing.

Copies of The Response will be available to purchase on the evening.

Food and drinks will be available to buy from The Falcon Hotel’s main bar.

Whether you are interested in current affairs, the environment, or simply enjoy thought-provoking conversation with leading authors, this promises to be a fascinating and timely event.

Call 01288 352518 or visit us in store to reserve your ticket.