An Evening with Christy Theodoulou: Godless Cosmologies
Celebrate storytelling and imagination with a special author event at Chelsea Library marking World Book Night. Join local author
About the event
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Celebrate storytelling and imagination with a special author event at Chelsea Library marking World Book Night.
Join local author Christy Theodoulou for an evening exploring her debut novel Godless Cosmologies, a gothic literary fantasy that blends philosophical reflection with surreal storytelling.
About the book:
The novel follows Pear, a young patient arriving at Kopolka’s asylum on the day of his mother’s death, where he encounters Mystery, an enigmatic philosopher whose strange requests begin to blur the fragile boundary between reality and imagination. As Pear escapes into the soothing underwater world of the Water, where he becomes a whale guided by an erudite octopus, the story unfolds into a metaphysical journey about grief, love, identity and the search for meaning in a universe without divine order. Published by Hawkwood Books in 2026, the novel combines vivid world-building with profound questions about belonging and purpose.
At this special event, Theodoulou will share insights into the inspirations behind the book and the philosophical ideas that shape its strange and beautiful universe. Perfect for readers drawn to literary fantasy, philosophical fiction and dreamlike storytelling, this event offers an opportunity to discover a remarkable new voice and celebrate the power of books to open new worlds.
About the author:
Christy Theodoulou studied law at Lancaster University before completing a Bachelor of Civil Law at the University of Oxford. Now based in London, she brings a unique perspective to her writing, weaving existential curiosity with richly imaginative fiction. Her debut novel, Godless Cosmologies, blends literary fantasy with philosophical reflection, exploring questions of meaning, identity and belonging through vivid, dreamlike storytelling. Drawing in part on her own past experiences of mental health care, Theodoulou will also reflect on how themes of grief, perception and psychological reality shaped the novel.
The evening will include a chance to hear more about her debut novel Godless Cosmologies, followed by an audience Q&A, with copies of the book available for purchase and signing after the talk.