Know-it-all's WHAT TO DO in the area. LISA’S PICK OF THE WEEK (3-9 November 2025). More events are listed on the website www.knowitall.ch under our CALENDARS. Please give credit to ©Know-it-all passport® for putting this info together if you forward it or use it in a newsletter of any kind. Thank you.
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THE LIBRARY IN ENGLISH: SECOND-HAND BOOK SALE
7-9 November 2025
Geneva
Thousands of second-hand English-language books – adult, junior, fiction and non-fiction; children’s books in English, French, and other languages. Click here for more information.
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B O O K L A U N C H E S
** BEHIND THE FLAGS - CAROL WAITES
Wednesday, 5 November 2025
18h30-20h30
Geneva
Book signing at the AIWC Clubrooms. Click here for more information.
** BEFORE THE LEAVES FALL - CLARE O'DEA
Thursday, 6 November 2025
17h30-19h
Geneva
Book signing event at Payot Rive Gauche. See description under COMPETITIONS below. Click here to read our article.
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C O M P E T I T I O N S
** SWITZERLAND: THE SMART TRAVELLER’S WINE GUIDE
Simon Hardy and Marc Checkley
The format is split fairly evenly between wine content and travel content. Rich in detail but accessible and with glorious photos to inspire the imagination. Simon and Marc, along with the Office of Vins Vaudois and VaudVins.ch, have kindly offered one of our readers the chance to win a hard copy of Switzerland: The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guide (value around CHF 20.-). The competition closes at midnight on Thursday, 6 November 2025. Click here to read our article.
** BEFORE THE LEAVES FALL
Clare O'Dea
The story of two people whose paths cross for the most important of reasons: One is planning to die with an assisted suicide organisation. Profound, poignant and refreshingly honest. Clare has kindly offered one of our readers the chance to win a hard copy of Before the Leaves Fall (value around CHF 18.50). The competition closes at midnight on Thursday, 6 November 2025. See under Book Launches above for link.
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BLOOM IN BREATH: BREATHWORK EXPERIENCE
Thursday, 7 November 2025
19h-21h
Lausanne
A universe dedicated to breath, consciousness, and personal transformation through an innovative method called 9D Breathwork—an immersive experience that combines breath, sound, and science to release emotional tension and restore clarity, peace, and energy. Click here for more information.
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LES AUTOMNALES 2025
7-16 November 2025
Geneva
More inspiring and festive than ever, Les Automnales is reinventing itself to offer you ten days of unforgettable experiences. Let yourself be surprised by the new scenographic itineraries, a vibrant program, and highlights to enjoy together: come (re)discover Les Automnales from November 7 to 16. Get a free ticket by scanning the Stock Armée's QR code. Click here for more information.
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THE GIFT BOX PROJECT
Prepare your boxes and deposit them between 4-17 November 2025
The gift box project is simple: You prepare presents, and they are taken to children in Eastern Europe who are enduring difficult times. Click here to read our article.
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F E S T I V E E V E N T S
We will continue to list markets and festivities each week but please check out our complete listing on the EVENTS CALENDAR. Here is the first of the season!
** AIWC GENEVA: ART AND CRAFT MARKET
7-8 November 2025
Geneva
You will find an amazing selection of gifts for an early start on your seasonal shopping. Open to the public. This is a great opportunity to meet enthusiastic vendors selling their items in a convivial ambiance. There will be baked goods as well and refreshments on hand. Please stop by to pick up gifts for friends, colleagues, loved ones, or neighbors. Lisa will be selling her framed, hand-cut Swiss black paper scherenschnitte (découpage). Click here to read our article.
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