Ian Leslie

Ian Leslie is the author of acclaimed books on human psychology: Born Liars, Curious, and How To Disagree. He has written for, among others, the New Statesman, The Economist, the New York Times and the Financial Times. Leslie is also the author of a popular newsletter on culture, creativity and ideas: The Ruffian. He has been a Beatles fan since he was seven, and his latest book, the instant Sunday Times bestseller John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs, allows us to see (and hear) Lennon and McCartney anew.

Upcoming Events

Featuring Talks By:
Laura Bates
Geoff Dyer
James Fox
Sam Dalrymple
Ian Leslie

5 Speakers, 15 Minutes Each - September 2025

Our new season kicks off at The Tabernacle in September with a line-up of acclaimed authors and thought-provoking stories!