In December ivallan’s books will be celebrating our 3rd birthday and this year we want to celebrate the life of ivallan’s heart and vision, Ilya. On Sunday December 8th we will host a day of performances, readings & tributes with food and drinks in Ilya’s honour. This invitation goes out to friends and family, lovers, neighbours and anyone who has a special place in their heart for Ilya and for this little shop. Everyone is welcome. We will have food and drinks at the shop and ask those who can to contribute a dish of food to our buffet. Feel free to drop by last minute/anytime, but if you already know you are coming please RSVP through our bio (or message for link) if you so we can be sure to plan enough food and drinks and time for performances. We want to accommodate as many people as possible but we’re a small space (particularly in winter) so advance planning helps. Please help spread this invitation to everyone who knows and loves Ilya who might not use social media ❤️. Planned program: Sunday December 8th 12.00 -15.00 Kid-friendly time With fruit, alcohol-free Glühwein and cookies. Contributions to the buffet are welcome. The new version of our cat book mascot by @rorymidhani is presented 15.00 -17.00 In celebration of Ilya Readings, Speeches and Performances by friends and family. Music. Readings from the ivallan’s Ilya Zine. 17.00 - Potluck buffet Food and drinks and celebration continues. Contributions to the buffet are welcome. Looking forward to seeing you all there <3

A new edition of your fave trans* and gender non-conforming poetry night. Readers to be announced.

Food&Thought is a book club for those who love to talk and eat, and to talk about eating. Whether feeling the most inspired from the kitchen or at the plate, this is the place to put some thought to food. Meeting once a quarter, this club will explore food literature through both nonfiction and fiction! Anyone can join, everyone is welcome. At the very first meeting we will discuss Nigella Lawson’s Eat, Cook, Repeat. The book can be ordered through ivallan's books or read at the shop so you're ready to be part of the discussion. In the spirit of Halloween, please bring your favourite treat to share 🎃 🍭 🥧 🍰 🍬 RSVP through the bio of @eatonistic on instagram.