The Gilded Autumn Ball

THE GILDED AUTUMN BALL This autumn, dress for an evening of candlelight, falling leaves, music and fantasy. The Book Nook presents The Gilded Autumn Ball, an intimate evening for fantasy readers filled with dancing, creativity, books and the chance to meet indie fantasy authors and fantasy makers. Ball gowns and fantasy formalwear are strongly encouraged. Think sweeping gowns, velvet, deep autumn colours, gold details and the sort of outfit you've been waiting for an unreasonable excuse to wear. Approximately 30–35 guests will join us for the evening at Dragon Hall, Norwich. WHAT'S INCLUDED 🍂 MEET INDIE FANTASY AUTHORS & MAKERS Spend the evening meeting independent fantasy authors, discovering new books and chatting about fantasy worlds, writing and publishing. Browse tables from fantasy makers selling candles, ceramics, temporary henna, nail art, jewellery and more. 🍁 THE GILDED AUTUMN BALLROOM As the evening grows darker, the ballroom begins. Enjoy fantasy music and dancing surrounded by fellow fantasy readers in ball gowns and fantasy formalwear. 🍂 AUTUMN FANTASY PHOTO AREA An autumn-themed setting for photographs in ball gowns and fantasy attire. 🍁 DRINKS & SOCIALISING Enjoy drinks from the venue bar, meet fellow fantasy readers and spend the evening celebrating books, creativity and fantasy. PROVISIONAL EVENING PROGRAMME 7:00pm–7:30pm · ARRIVAL Arrive at Dragon Hall, enjoy a drink, take photographs and settle in for the evening. 7:30pm · WELCOME A short welcome from The Book Nook and introduction to the evening. 7:30pm–8:15pm · MEET THE AUTHORS & MAKERS Meet indie fantasy authors and browse their books, then wander the maker tables — candles, ceramics, temporary henna, nail art, jewellery and other fantasy-inspired wares. 8:15pm–9:15pm · THE MAKER'S TABLES The creative tables open for relaxed drop-in activities. Paint Your Own Book Edges Fantasy Bookmark Making Guests can move between the activities, enjoy drinks, take photographs and socialise. 9:15pm–10:45pm · THE GILDED AUTUMN BALLROOM The lights lower, the music rises and the ballroom begins. Fantasy music, dancing, drinks, photographs and an autumn evening surrounded by fellow fantasy readers. 10:45pm · FINAL TOAST Gather together for a final toast celebrating our shared love of fantasy books, fantasy worlds and their wonderfully morally grey characters. 11:00pm · THE GILDED AUTUMN BALL ENDS TICKETS • The Gilded Autumn Ball — £52 per person • The Gilded Autumn Ball + New Book — £70 per person (£52 + £18) The £70 option includes one copy of ACOTAR 6, releasing that day.