In conversation with Anjana Khatwa, 1pm - 2pm.
Join us for a thought-provoking afternoon at our Secret Book Club in the garden.
Anjana will be hosted by [NAME] to introduce her new book "The Whispers of Rock", followed by a Q&A session and the opportunity to buy a copy of her book and have it signed.
UK release: September 4TH 2025
THE BRIDGE STREET PRESS little, brown
In The Whispers of Rock earth scientist Anjana Khatwa asks us to think again, and listen to their stories. Boldly alternating between modern science and ancient wisdom, Khatwa takes us on an exhilarating journey through deep time, from origins of the green pounamu that courses down New Zealand rivers to the wonder of the bluestone megaliths of Stonehenge, from the tuff-hewn churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia, to Manhattan’s bedrock of schist. In unearthing those stories and more, Khatwa shows how rocks have always spoken to us, and we humans to them. She delicately intertwines Indigenous stories of Earth’s creation with our scientific understanding of its development, deftly showing how our lives are intimately connected to time’s ancient storytellers.
Through tales of planetary change, ancient wisdom, and contemporary creativity, The Whispers of Rock offers the hope of reconnection with Earth. With Khatwa as your guide, you won’t simply hear rocks speak; you, too, will feel the magic of deep time seep into your bones.
This event takes place in the Reclaimed Barn at Careys Secret Garden from 1pm - 2pm. Your ticket includes admission to the Gardens and the event.
Our postcode is BH207PG, click here for directions.
Website: https://www.anjanakhatwa.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anjanakhatwa/
Author's Bio:
I am a time traveller using clues locked away in rocks, fossils and landscapes to reveal the hidden mysteries and stories about ancient life on earth. I help people to understand how our planet evolved, changed and survived over 4.6 billion years and how this knowledge can help us prepare for an uncertain future. I weave my identity as a South Asian woman proudly into my work, bringing an informed and intelligent richness to narratives about deep time, landscapes and natural history.
