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In Conversation: Sally O’Reilly and Naomi Kelsey

The authors of Hagtale: A Macbeth Origin Story and Pale Mistress discuss forgotten women and re-imagining Shakespeare.As part of our Year of Reading Summer prog…

Newcastle City Library, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Author Event: Bobby Palmer in conversation with Kate Sawyer

Main Characters Getting Away: Bobby Palmer, author of Isaac and the Egg talks about his new book ‘Main Characters’ with author Kate Sawyer about paperback publi…

Red Lion Books, Colchester

Frome Writers'Collective, Nicholas Shakespeare: Spies and Lies

Nicholas is a prize-winning novelist and biographer In discussion with Kylie Fitpatrick, he will explore the intimate connection between writers and spies, and…

Merlin Theatre, Frome

Nicholas Shakespeare:Spies and Lies

Nicholas is a prize-winning novelist and biographer In discussion with Kylie Fitpatrick, he will explore the intimate connection between writers and spies, and…

Merlin Theatre, Frome

Downright Rude!

The Crick Crack Club presents DOWNRIGHT RUDE! Performance Storytelling by TUUP, Tim Ralphs, Nell Phoenix & Sarah Liisa WilkinsonSummer is here and the temperatu…

Cranborne Ancient Technology Centre, Wimborne

It’s Not Where You Start

From foster child to foster carer, high-school dropout to university graduate, and Glasgows back streets to Hollywood sets Scott Kyles journey is anything but o…

Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley

Andrew Miller talks to Emma Craigie about The Land in Winter

Andrew Miller talks to Emma Craigie about The Land in Winter, his Booker-shortlisted, word-of-mouth favourite novel, set in Somerset during the Great Freeze of…

Merlin Theatre, Frome

Frome Writers'Collective, Andrew Miller & Emma Craigie: The Land in Winter

Andrew Miller will join the writer and educator, Emma Craigie, to discuss his latest novel, The Land in Winter.

Merlin Theatre, Frome

How to fit writing into your Life with Margaret Jennings

Creative writing workshop with Margaret Jennings looking at making room for your writing, however busy your life may be.

The Pallant Centre, Havant

Frome Writers'collective - Short story competition

Celebrate writers of all ages

Merlin Theatre, Frome

Writing Workshop - Poetry of War with Fiona Benson

In this special writing workshop, Fiona Benson PhD will facilitate poetry creations with people from Ukraine and their host families.Fiona Benson PhD is the aut…

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton

Frome Writers'Collective: Short Story Competition Awards

On sale to Friends of Frome Festival Fri 15 May General on sale Sun 17 MayCelebrate writers of all ages as the winners of the Young Writer Competition and the W…

Merlin Theatre, Frome

Book & Brunch with Ruth Ware

Get ready for a thrilling morning of suspense, conversation and a delicious brunch at our upcoming Book and Brunch event with internationally bestselling author…

Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate

David Sedaris: A Reading and Signing

Join us for a reading and signing with none other than renowned humourist, David Sedaris, to celebrate the publication of _The Land and Its People_.Please note:…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

In Conversation with Oyinkan Braithwaite

Join us for a special evening in conversation with Oyinkan Braithwaite, the acclaimed author behind the global sensation My Sister, the Serial Killer.

The Reader at Calderstones, Liverpool

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Edward Shawcross on Napoleon III: The People's Emperor

Edward Shawcross, author of _The Last Emperor of Mexico_, brings us his riotously entertaining biography of 'the other napoleon', _the people's emperor: the unl…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

Comedian Suzi Ruffell for Am I Having Fun Now?

Suzi Ruffell, author of Am I Having Fun Now? is an award-winning stand up comedian, writer, radio presenter and podcast host.

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

Victorian Book Group: Effie Briest by Theodor Fontane

Welcome to the book group with a historic twist! Revisit old favourites and discover forgotten classics in this monthly meet-up.

Holst Victorian House, Cheltenham

Summer Wellbeing Workshop: Lila

Join us for an afternoon of wellbeing inspired by Lila by Marilynne Robinson, one of our 2026 The Reader Bookshelf picks.We begin with a relaxed Shared Reading…

Calderstones Mansion House, Liverpool

The Magnus Archives' Jonathan Sims for The Burn Line

There's something lurking in the stifling darkness and labyrinthine tunnels that run below London...

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

Reading Group - Thomas de Quincey

Far more than a memoir of addiction, de Quincey's celebrated and vastly influential _Confessions_ are a hallucinatory, path-breaking exploration of the links be…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Ely

Forum Books Presents D.v. Bishop

FORUM Books is delighted to welcome D.V Bishop to Corbridge to celebrate the launch of the sixth book in Cesare Aldo series - Shadow of Madness with an in conve…

Forum Books, Corbridge

Joanna Miller: The Eights

Joanna Miller's acclaimed debut historical novel, The Eights , follows the unlikely friendship of four women in Oxford's first female class in 1920.

Griffin Books, Penarth

Adderstone and Lara McClure at A Sting In The Tale!

An evening of Traditional Storyelling for Adults, at Lock 91. Up on a high windy mountainside sits a cailleach, a hag whose days as a powerful goddess are long…

Lock 91, Manchester

Book Talk: Clifford Beal

Author Clifford Beal, in interview with former director of The Late Show, Leigh Shine, explores his 20-year publishing journey, from non-fiction to fantasy, his…

Memorial Hall, Battle

Tillmy musick shine: The reverberating life and poetry of George Herbert

Panel discussion with Helen Wilcox (Bangor University) and Chris Hodgkins (The University of North Carolina at Greensboro). Introducing the life and work of Wel…

Brecon Cathedral, Brecon

In Conversation: Lucy Rose and India-Rose Bower

The authors of The Lamb and They Call Them Witches discuss horror in nature and feminist folklore.Newcastle Libraries continues their Year of Reading summer pro…

City Library, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Minette Batters - Harvest

The Bookery in partnership with Sustainable Crediton is delighted to welcome Minette Batters, the first female president of the National Farmers Union and one o…

Crediton Library, Crediton

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Poetry Double: Hrabal & Mcguire

As well as being vigorously local to East Leeds, Chapel FM takes great pride in its international connections, in particular with Leedss twin cities, including…

Chapel Fm Arts Centre, Leeds

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George Herbert and our Modern Afflictions: Lecture by Dr Rowan Williams

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams explores the relevance of George Herbert for modern people. Learn how the great devotional poet can help us to na…

Christ College Brecon, Brecon

40 Days And 40 Nights: Script In Hand Reading

In 1996, the El Gadhy family from Bootle did what any sensible family would do… they piled onto a bright red double decker bus and set off for Yemen.With just 4…

Royal Court Liverpool, Liverpool

Mark Grist's Big Box Bonanza Poetry Adventure

Step inside Big Box Bonanza a lively, interactive poetry adventure where every box hides a new surprise. Join award-winning poet and Bloomsbury childrens author…

March Library, March

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Masterclass: Microfiction with Prof. Estela Meije

Microfiction has the remarkable ability to open vast emotional and imaginative spaces within just a few lines.In this workshop we will read and explore a small…

Calderstones Mansion House, Liverpool

Ben Okri - The Magic Lamp

Ben Okri is one of the foremost authors of our time. This live event will celebrate and illuminate his work to date and include new work specially for the progr…

Bold Tendancies And Franks Cafe, London

One Harmonie: George Herbert, Music and the Soul pre-concert panel discussion

Join world experts Dr Simon Jackson and Professor Helen Wilcox as they illuminate Herberts profound understanding of music and its theological significance. Unc…

Brecon Cathedral, Brecon

Masterclass: Voices from Argentina

Argentine literature offers a rich and vibrant landscape of voices, textures, and perspectives.

Calderstones Mansion House, Liverpool

Re-Enchant: July

The world changes: we make new poetry to vandalise literary forms or retrieve those we need to renew.

The Cockpit, London

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A Journey Round France in the Company of Great Writers

This summer, we will be treated to a visit from Peter Fiennes, the critically acclaimed author of _A Thing of Beauty_ and _Footnotes._ in celebration of his new…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

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Alison Weir

From the author of the six tudor queens series, a new novel about two boleyn cousins, close as sisters – and the truth that will change everything...'HISTORY HA…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Ely

An evening with Lindsey Davis - Murder in Purple and Gold

Prepare to be entertained by the dry, sharp wit of Lindsey Davis, the Godmother of Roman crime, who'll be talking about her latest novel, Murder in Purple and G…

Warwick Books, Warwick

Melanie Challenger for Alive: The Hidden Intelligence of the Living World

Melanie Challenger writes, researches and broadcasts on the history of ideas, the history and philosophy of science and the relationship between humans and the…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

Author: David Baldacci Live - Talk & Book Signing

Dont miss this rare opportunity to meet internationally bestselling author David Baldacci.

West Bromwich Town Hall, West Bromwich

TOPCWF 26 Creative Thursday

9.00am DOUBLE LIVES: WRITING AND WORKING Most writers have a second job, and the second job is writing.

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Theakston Old Peculier Crime Awards & Party

Join us as we honour the finest voices in crime fiction with the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Awards, a cornerstone in the literary calendar and a celeb…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Interview Bingo

Four authors. Questions submitted by readers. A bingo cage of chaos. Each number reveals a mystery question they must answer - from the insightful to the ridicu…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Special Guests: Nadine Matheson & Steve Cavanagh

No one is above the law. And no one is below it. In the ever-twisting world of crime fiction however, people can be above, below and beyond the law, often all a…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

TOPCWF26 Truth, Lies & Alibis

Join crime writers Harriet Tyce and Anna Mazzola for a fast, fun game of secrets and deception.

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

TOPCWF 26 Come Din̶e With Me

The first of two fantastic opportunities for crime fiction fans to get to know authors in a relaxed but fun dinner environment - and solve a mystery!

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate