An evening with Tahereh Mafi at Friends Meeting House, Manchester

An evening with Tahereh Mafi at Friends Meeting House, Manchester

  • ALL AGES

Waterstones welcomes bestselling author Tahereh Mafi, in celebration of Watch Me: the latest chapter in the mega-selling Shatter Me series.

By Waterstones

Date and time

Starts on Thu, 22 May 2025 18:00 GMT+1.

Location

Friends' Meeting House

6 Mount Street Manchester M2 5NS United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

5:30 PM

Doors

6:00 PM

Talk + Audience Q&A

7:00 PM

Signing

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
  • ALL AGES
  • No venue parking


We are thrilled to be hosting #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Tahereh Mafi as part of her first UK tour to celebrate the release of WATCH ME, the highly anticipated, explosive return to the Shatter Me universe, set ten years after we last left Juliette and Warner.

Join Tahereh as she delves into the TikTok sensation Shatter Me, sharing her inspirations and wider writing journey. The event will include an audience Q&A, giving you the chance to ask your own questions to one of YA fantasy's most compelling voices, followed by a chance to get your book signed by Tahereh.

Whether you're a devoted fan or discovering her captivating dystopian world for the first time, don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic behind the books that have captivated millions of readers around the world.

Book and ticket customers will receive a pair of limited-edition art prints.

Times:

5.30pm – doors

6pm – event starts

7pm – interview ends, signing begins


Venue:

Friends’ Meeting House,

6 Mount Street,

Manchester,

M2 5NS


There will be a book signing after the talk, but due to time limitations, Tahereh will only be able to sign one copy of Watch Me plus one other book per person/ticket holder.

Book & ticket customers will receive the copy of Watch Me and a pair of art prints at the event.

About Watch Me

Who are we when no one is watching?

James Anderson had a plan. Or half of one. He managed to do what his older brother, the famous Aaron Warner Anderson, never did: infiltrate Ark Island, the last refuge of The Reestablishment. No outsider has breached the stronghold of the authoritarian regime, but James is in. In a prison cell, sure, but as far as James is concerned, a win is a win.

Rosabelle Wolff had a plan. She always has a plan. On Ark Island, where constant surveillance is packaged as security, even emotions must be experienced with caution. Her every movement is monitored—and when she’s given an order to kill, she never hesitates.

It’s been ten years since the notorious duo Juliette Ferrars and Aaron Warner Anderson led a worldwide rebellion and established the New Republic of the West. But The Reestablishment is ready to make a devastating move, and they have the perfect assassin for the job.

Frequently asked questions

Will your Cafe W be open?

In order to facilitate our events, our Cafe W closes at 4:30pm. Tap water is available upon request and we have a variety of soft drinks on sale, however tea and coffee is not available after cafe closure.

How long can I expect the signing to last?

The length of our signings can vary in length due to a number of factors. If in doubt, contact the store for more information.

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