Centennial Supper Club with Sarah Ogilvie

Who made the first Oxford English Dictionary? A surprising and diverse group of people!

Lexicographer Sarah Ogilvie introduces this motley crew in her book The Dictionary People, diving deep into previously untapped archives to tell a people's history of the OED.

Archaeologists and astronomers, murderers, naturists, novelists, pornographers, queer couples, suffragists, vicars and vegetarians - and more - made the world-famous book that helped to define the English language.

Join us to hear some of their remarkable stories.

Sarah Ogilvie is a lexicographer who teaches at the University of Oxford and specialises in language, dictionaries and technology. She was Chief Editor of Oxford Dictionaries in Australia. She has also worked as a technologist in Amazon's innovation lab, where she was part of the team that developed the Kindle.

Please note:

Tickets include dinner - one course and a glass of wine.

Sarah Ogilvie will sign copies of his books on the night.

Please inform us of any food allergies so we can ensure your safety and accommodate your needs. Email books@thebookshopbowral.com.au at least a week before the event.

After you buy your ticket, please let us know if you'd like to sit with a friend who has booked separately: email books@thebookshopbowral.com.au at least a week before the event. Smaller groups will be seated with others to make up tables of 10.

If you are unable to attend this event but would like a signed copy of The Dictionary People, please call The Bookshop Bowral on 02 4862 1634 to place your order. We can even arrange to have a book dedicated to you or a friend.