Riverside Reads is Fulham Pier’s literary series hosted by Aicha Mckenzie. Celebrating stories, ideas and conversation around wellbeing in a unique riverside setting.
Designed to be more than a traditional author talk or book launch, each event brings books to life through carefully curated experiences that connect readers with bestselling authors, thought leaders and emerging voices.
Each edition of Riverside Reads will be tailored to the featured guest and may include an in-conversation interview, audience Q&A, live readings, book signings, and drinks inspired by the book or author. Our aim is to create intimate and memorable evenings where literature, culture and hospitality come together.
To launch the series, we're delighted to welcome author and adventurer Adam Lind to discuss his inspiring new book, Floating Home. Drawing on five years hitchhiking around the world and his life living aboard a narrowboat on Britain's canal network, Adam explores what it truly means to find freedom, purpose and a sense of home.
Together, Aicha and Adam will explore the lessons at the heart of Floating Home – from embracing discipline and meaningful daily rituals to cultivating acceptance, human connection and calm in an increasingly busy world. They'll discuss how stepping away from conventional ideas of success can transform the way we live, and how Adam's experiences on the waterways have shaped a philosophy that encourages us all to build a sanctuary for the mind, body and soul, wherever we are.
Aicha McKenzie is a former Team GB rhythmic gymnast, three-time Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, and founder of AMCK FIT, an award-winning wellness concierge. A certified breathwork coach, she has pioneered breathwork and wellness spaces across the entertainment industry, supporting artists and creatives backstage at events including the BRIT Awards and MTV EMAs. Through AMCK FIT, she also delivers wellness experiences for leading brands including Spotify, Sony Music, YouTube and Business of Fashion. A sought-after speaker and entrepreneur, Aicha is passionate about helping people perform at their best by making wellness an essential part of high-performance environments.