Oz Clarke in conversation

Oz Clarke is coming to Linghams Booksellers on Tuesday 27 October for a conversation. It's a straightforward evening: Clarke in the room, a conversation going on around him, and the chance to hear him talk in person rather than through a screen or a page.

If you've come across his name before, you'll know him as one of the most recognisable voices in wine. He's spent years writing and presenting on the subject, and he's built a reputation for talking about wine in a way that's accessible and clear, without the usual jargon that can make the whole thing feel like a closed shop. Whether you're someone who knows your way around a wine list or someone who just picks a bottle based on the label, that's the kind of thing he brings to a talk — he makes it easy to follow.

It's a conversation, not a lecture, so it'll be more of a back-and-forth than a one-way speech. That usually means there's room for the kind of things that come up when someone is talking live, the asides and the stories that don't always make it into the books. If you've followed his work, it's a good chance to hear him speak in person; if you haven't, it's a low-pressure way to get a feel for what he does.

It's on Tuesday 27 October, starting at 19:00 at Linghams Booksellers in Liverpool. Tickets start from £16.96.