Plus, don’t miss novelist Sebastian Barry on his new book, and our journalists on the housing crisis…
The Guardian | | | | Ibram X Kendi: How To Be An Antiracist | Ibram X Kendi, the bestselling author of How To Be An Antiracist, will join Owen Jones for a special livestreamed event. In the book, which has sold 1m copies worldwide, Kendi’s powerful and provocative argument is that only through assertive ‘antiracism’ can progressive change happen - otherwise we can all be complicit in maintaining racist structures. He and Jones will discuss what we must do to reach a more just and equitable society. Tuesday 7 March 7pm–8pm GMT | Book tickets |
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| | An evening with Guillermo del Toro | Ewan McGregor will join filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and the stop-motion director Mark Gustafson for an exciting discussion about their new about their new Oscar-nominated film, Pinocchio. They’ll delve into the making of this stunning reimagining of the story about a wooden puppet who is brought to life, and discuss the inspirations behind it. You will also have the rare opportunity to put your questions to some of cinema’s most influential artists in this livestreamed event. Friday 27 January 8.15pm–9.15pm GMT | Book tickets |
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| | | Kenan Malik and Zoe Williams | Tuesday 31 January 8pm–9pm GMT | In his new book, the Observer columnist offers a powerful new history of the idea of race. He will talk to Zoe Williams about race and class, and the politics of identity. | Book tickets |
| | Tania Branigan: Mao's China | Thursday 2 February 8pm–9pm GMT | Tania Branigan will talk to Jonathan Freedland about her book, Red Memory - an examination of Mao’s Cultural Revolution and how it shapes China today. | Book tickets |
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| | Can we reverse the housing crisis? | Tuesday 7 February 8pm–9pm GMT | Chaired by Robert Booth, the Guardian’s social affairs correspondent, our panel of experts will discuss the UK’s ongoing housing crisis. | Book tickets |
| | Book Club with Carol Ann Duffy | Monday 13 February 8pm–9pm GMT | On the eve of Valentine’s Day, the former poet laureate will join Book Club host Lisa Allardice to talk about her new anthology of love poems. | Book tickets |
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| | Bernie Sanders with Owen Jones | Sunday 26 February 5pm–6.30pm GMT | Bernie Sanders, US senator and leading figure of the progressive movement, will discuss his new book, It’s OK to be Angry about Capitalism. | Book tickets |
| | Sebastian Barry: Old God’s Time | Monday 27 February 8pm–9pm GMT | The award-winning author will introduce his new novel, the story of a retired police officer pulled into the darkest currents of his past. | Book tickets |
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