# Event Details - **Event Name**: FINDERS, KEEPERS: Nicholas Royle in conversation - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a discussion on the secret life of second hand books!About this EventWe are thrilled to welcome Nicholas Royle back to Blackwell's to discuss his latest book Finders, Keepers: The Secret Life of Second-Hand Books, in conversation with Matthew Adamson.Doors: 6.30pm, Starts: 6.45pmTickets are £4. Admission is free when purchasing a copy of the book in advance.About the book:The author collects books. He collects books that contain bookmarks in the form of maps - he will read the book while walking the streets depicted on the map, provided he doesn't have to get on a plane to get there. He collects books given as Christmas presents. He collects books that have the same title as other books - he'll read both books and compare them. He might wonder - he might even ask - which one has the greater claim on the title. He collects books that he finds with business cards in them - instead of reading the book, he sends it to the individual named on the business card and asks them to read it instead. He collects ex-library books. He collects free books. Well, he looks at the books that people leave out on their garden wall in the rain and photographs then and mostly leaves them where they are.Finders, Keepers tells the stories that hide between the lines of the second-hand books that fill the shelves of charity shops and second-hand bookshops up and down the country.About the author:Nicholas Royle is the author of two previous books-about-books, White Spines and Shadow Lines (both with Salt), as well as seven novels and six collections of short stories, most recently Paris Fantastique (Confingo). In 2009, he founded Nightjar Press, which publishes short stories in chapbook format.If you cannot make the event but would like a dedicated copy of the book, please email events.manchester@blackwell.co.uk or call us on 0161 274 3331.Our event format is usually a 45 minute discussion between the author and interviewer, followed by a chance for audience members to ask questions. There will be the opportunity to get your book signed/dedicated after the event. Events are a brilliant opportunity to discover new books, meet authors and likeminded readers and learn something new.Support your local bookshop and help us keep the Manchester literary scene vibrant and exciting. You can follow us on Eventbrite and social media (@BlackwellsMCR) to keep up to date on upcoming events. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/finders-keepers-nicholas-royle-in-conversation/100001983364301015 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 4, max: 10.99, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Blackwell's Bookshop - **lat**: 53.4674813 - **long**: -2.2362066 - **full address**: Blackwell's Bookshop, 146 Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: FINDERS, KEEPERS: Nicholas Royle in conversation - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b1f808fcdaf68ce5d9a03bdfdb4a049b14a8c0f66c6251440074d8d99c17a5d8-rimg-w1200-h600-dce9e9e9-gmir.jpg?v=1771653959 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is FINDERS, KEEPERS: Nicholas Royle in conversation being held? - **A:** FINDERS, KEEPERS: Nicholas Royle in conversation takes place on Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blackwell's Bookshop, 146 Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for FINDERS, KEEPERS: Nicholas Royle in conversation? - **A:** Ticket prices for FINDERS, KEEPERS: Nicholas Royle in conversation range from GBP 4 to GBP 11 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 4AvailableBook & TicketGBP 11Available - **Q**: Who is organizing FINDERS, KEEPERS: Nicholas Royle in conversation? - **A:** FINDERS, KEEPERS: Nicholas Royle in conversation is organized by Blackwell's Manchester. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** FINDERS, KEEPERS: Nicholas Royle in conversation is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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