Inspiration doesn't come from reading fiction, says Neil Gaiman, but from 'anybody explaining stuff I don't understand to me.' Authors such as Oliver Sacks and David Eagleman, for example. #5x15stories

'Death is just a rearrangement of atoms - we just get rearranged.' A profound and beautiful conversation tonight between Neil Gaiman and carlo rovelli #5x15stories

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Final call! Tonight at 7.30pm: Dolly Parton & sara cox💙 sharing good times & festive cheer🌟 #DollyParton on first entering a #library - "I thought this is the greatest thing ever! Libraries are like a feast 'cause you can have something of everything!" bl.uk/events/an-even…

Tomorrow we are so pleased to welcome Layla F Saad and Angela Saini to 5x15 for a lunchtime lecture! We can't wait. Still time to register via 5x15.com

We’re about to kick off our very special #5x15 lunchtime event, featuring Layla F. Saad in conversation with Angela Saini. Me and White Supremacy: A Guided Journal by Layla F. Saad is out now from Quercus Books!

From an Instagram challenge to 'a handbook for real change all over the world' - extraordinary to hear Layla F. Saad on the journey of Me and White Supremacy Quercus Books Thank you Layla and Angela Saini for a frank, fascinating and truly inspiring conversation. #5x15stories

Looking forward to Horatio Clare and the Sunrise Sound walk on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. 15:00 BBC Radio 3

We're excited to announce that Man Booker Prize winner Douglas Stuart - author of Shuggie Bain - is coming up at 5x15 in January! You can register now for tickets - mailchi.mp/5x15stories.co…

UNMISSABLE online event alert: catch bestselling, Booker Prize-winning author GEORGE SAUNDERS in conversation with the one and only MAX PORTER! February 9th, 7pm, via 5x15 Register for FREE here: bit.ly/2Xhx3DW

We love the look of this event from our friends over at Arvon! Hear the brilliant @JudeKelly_ in conversation with simon stephens as they discuss writing and directing in the 21st century.

We're excited to introduce this year’s new mentors for the Rathbones Folio Mentorships: Caleb Azumah Nelson, Chloe Aridjis, Fiona Benson, Stephanie Cross, Will Eaves & -. The scheme has now extended to pair 6 talented First Story students with members of the Folio Academy!

Tomorrow! Relative Values with @rathbonesfolio with Deborah Moggach, Lottie Moggach and Lucy Hughes-Hallett Join us! Sign up now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/relative-val…

You can still register for FREE for our fascinating event tonight in partnership with @RathbonesFolio! Are writers born or are they made? Feat. Deborah Moggach, Lottie Moggach and Lucy Hughes-Hallett 5x15.com/events/relativ…

We are delighted tonight to be celebrating Granta 157: Should We Have Stayed At Home? edited by @WillAtkins01. All ticket revenue will be donated to Rainbow Migration, supporting LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system. rainbowmigration.org.uk

Introducing our very special evening of the best of new travel writing is @WillAtkins01. William is the author of The Immeasurable World, and the forthcoming Exiles: Three Island Journeys, both published by Faber Books #5x15stories Granta

The BEST new travel writing - huge thanks to our #5x15stories Granta guests tonight, @brdemuth Jason Allen-Paisant Ben Mauk taran khan, and to @WillAtkins01 for hosting. Do please consider donating to the work of Rainbow Migration - now more essential than ever.

Apply to be First Story's new Head of Programmes! ⭐ FTE salary £40,000 – 43,000 ⭐ Full time or 4 days option ⭐ Flexiblity on location ⭐ FTE 25 days annual leave/public holidays/Christmas Find out more: firststory.org.uk/vacancies/

I’m honored to be sharing my story alongside @BlkLibraryGirl Michael Ignatieff Emma Gannon & @BenRawlence with host & 5x15 co-founder Rosie Boycott. Join us at 2pm EST/7pm GMT today! eventbrite.co.uk/e/5x15-january…

Adieu! If you never hear from me again you’ll know what happened.