LONDON, UK - Salon Lit presents Ancient Stories, New Conversations
We are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Emily Hauser, award-winning ancient historian and Times bestselling author of Mythica: A New History of Homer’s World, through the Women Written Out Of It (2025).
Emily Hauser will join us for our inaugural literary salon for an epic evening of food, conversation and the enduring legacy of The Odyssey - and to join us in discussing why the ancient stories still matter today.
This event will begin with a short Q&A and reading from Mythica, followed by a group dinner. There will be time at the end for book signings, photos and mingling.
About Salon Lit
Salon Lit is a curated programme of intimate gatherings where literature, meaningful conversation and dining come together in equal measure. Each event brings together a small group of guests for an elevated dinner party-style evening, with a featured writer joining the table to share ideas and stories. The evening includes a shared meal at a London restaurant, a guest author in conversation, open discussion and time for book signing and informal connection. Designed to feel unhurried and personal, Salon Lit offers guests the opportunity to engage more mindfully and deeply with literature and spend an evening with good food, and even better company.
Ticketing Information:
Early Bird £45
General Admission £55
All tickets include a welcome drink, a three-course meal in a private dining venue, a small group setting for open discussion and meaningful connection and a signed copy of Mythica: New History of Homer's World Through the Women Written Out of It.
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Access: Step-free, ground-level entry suitable for guests with mobility needs
Facilities: On-site accessible toilets.
Doors open at 18:00 (though you may arrive earlier and grab a coffee in EVE’s cafe)
Waterstones Leeds with Jennifer Saint
We are delighted to have Emily Hauser and Jennifer Saint joining us on the 19th of March to celebrate the paperback release of Mythica!
Award-winning classicist and historian Emily Hauser takes readers on an epic journey to uncover the astonishing true story of the real women behind ancient Greece’s greatest legends, and the real heroes of those ancient epics, Homer's Iliad and Odyssey...
A riveting new history of the Bronze Age Aegean and a journey through Homer’s epics charted entirely by women – from Helen of Troy, Briseis, Cassandra and Aphrodite to Circe, Athena, Hera, Calypso and Penelope - Mythica is a ground-breaking reassessment of the reality behind the often-mythologized women of Greece’s greatest epics, and of the ancient world itself as we learn ever more about it.
This event will consist of 45 minutes of conversation between Emily Hauser and Jennifer Saint, followed by 15 minutes of audience questions and then a signing.
Ticketing Information:
General Admission: £5
Book and ticket: £16
Accessibility:
- Two in store bathrooms
- An elevator for accessing the first and second floors.
- Doors open from 18:45
Waterstones Staines with Dan Jones
We are delighted to welcome Emily Hauser, bestselling author and award‑winning classicist, for an evening exploring her latest book, Mythica.
During the event, Emily will talk about the inspiration behind the book, her research, and why myth remains such a powerful storytelling tradition. The talk will be followed by a Q&A session, giving audience members the chance to ask questions.
This event is ideal for readers interested in mythology, history, feminist retellings, and classical literature.
Key information about booking:
The event runs from 6.30pm to 7.30pm
The event is suitable for adults and young people aged 16+
Please purchase a ticket for each person attending.
There is a charge of £5 per ticket
Booking is essential, so be quick to avoid disappointment
Refreshments will be available
Please arrive 10 minutes early
Books will be available to purchase on the day, courtesy of Waterstones, Staines. Emily will be happy to sign copies at the end of the event.
If you have any additional needs or require any special assistance, please let us know prior to the event by contacting library.events@surreycc.gov.uk (this inbox is managed Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).
If you are not able to or do not wish to provide us with any contact details (landline or mobile number and email address) you won’t be able to purchase a ticket online. Please visit the library that is hosting the event to purchase a ticket in person.
ATLANTA GA – The Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University, with books by Barnes & Noble @ Emory University
The Annual Laszlo-Excalibur Lecture; in conversation with Dr Ruth Allen, Curator of Greek and Roman Art
NEW HAVEN CT – Yale University, with books by The Yale Bookstore
Hosted by The Franke Program in Science and the Humanities
URBANA-CHAMPAIGN IL – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with books by UIUC Campus Bookstore
Hosted by The Rare Book & Manuscript Library
LONDON – Southwark Cathedral History Festival
Mythica | Dr Emily Hauser
Times: Doors open at 9.45am for a 10am start
Venue: Southwark Cathedral Libray
Tickets: £7 via Eventbrite
CHESTER – Chester Festival of Ideas
Booking Link:
Key messages:
The Festival of Ideas is FREE to everyone
3rd – 6th July 2025, Chester UK
Festival website/link to book tickets:
https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/
University of Chester social media accounts:
@uochester
Festival hashtag:
#ChesterIdeas
BRISTOL – Waterstones Bristol Galleries
Join us for an discussion on this riveting new history of the Bronze Age Aegean, charting a journey through Homer's Iliad and Odyssey entirely through the eyes of women. From Helen of Troy to Penelope, Emily Hauser brings to light the lives of queens, warriors and slaves, revealing how history has remembered - or overlooked - them. Drawing on original texts, recent archaeological discoveries, and the latest DNA studies, Emily's work is a masterclass in historical storytelling and scholarly research.
LONDON – Waterstones Gower Street, in conversation with Jennifer Saint
Join us for an evening with Emily Hauser, exploring the great myths and legends of the ancient world and the real women behind them, with Jennifer Saint.
Don't forget to include a copy of Mythica with your ticket. There will be a book signing after the discussion. Join us from 18:00 for a welcome drink!