James Meek on the dreams of Leavers and Remainers

James Meek spoke at the Bookshop on 7 March 2019 about his new book, 'Dreams of Leaving and Remaining' (Verso), in which he anatomises the fractured body of our nation as it approaches one of the most momentous junctures in its post-war history. In a series of frontline reports and interviews from every corner of the island, he talks to remainers, leavers, undecideds and don’t-cares. Meek is a novelist, journalist, essayist and contributing editor to the London Review of Books. He's in conversation here with Chris Bickerton, Reader in Modern European Politics at the University of Cambridge. Read more by Meek in the LRB: https://lrb.me/meekyt Find out about upcoming events from the London Review Bookshop: https://lrb.me/eventsyt ABOUT THE LONDON REVIEW BOOKSHOP Located in the heart of Bloomsbury, just a Rosetta Stone’s throw from the British Museum, the London Review Bookshop has established itself as an essential part of the capital’s cultural life. Opened in 2003 by the London Review of Books, it’s a place for people who love books to meet, talk, drink excellent tea and coffee, consume delicious cake, and of course, browse. Our selection of more than 20,000 titles ranges from the classics of world literature to the cutting edge of contemporary fiction and poetry, not forgetting a copious display of history, politics, philosophy, cookery, essays and children’s books. And our lovely shop, designed by Amanda Culpin of utility provides the perfect setting in which to explore them all. THE CAKE SHOP Surrounded by books and fragrant with tea, the London Review Cake Shop is the modern answer to London’s long-lost literary coffee-houses. Accessed through the Bookshop via a corridor in the history section, the Cake Shop offers a small but vibrant menu, a wide selection of fine teas and a superior espresso. Above all, it provides a haven for reading and reflection. The London Review Bookshop and Cake Shop are open Monday- Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6.30 p.m. The Bookshop is also open on Sunday, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. 14 Bury Place, London WC1A 2JL. Tel. 020 7269 9045