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Special Guest: Chris Brookmyre

Incredibly, it is 30 years since Chris Brookmyre’s debut novel Quite Ugly One Morning introduced us to the hard-drinking, wise-cracking investigative journalist…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

TOPCWF26 Still Killing It: 20 Years of Doug Johnstone

Celebrate 20 years since Doug Johnstone’s debut and the release of his 20th book. Interviewed by Chris Brookmyre, Doug reflects on two decades of crime writing,…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

TOPCWF26 Unspoken: Why Are Secrets So Powerful in Crime Fiction?

Clare McGowan and Kia Abdullah, two of crime’s most psychologically astute voices, explore the power of hidden truths.

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Special Guests: Gillian McAllister & Holly Jackson

Spend an hour with two rising stars of crime fiction unafraid to do things differently and whose hallmark is their ingenuity and originality.Gillian McAllister…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Man About the House

Domestic Noir refers to a particular form of thriller focusing on home, family and children. So that means female writers, right? Wrong!

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Can't Get You Out of My Head

Not all crime involves blood or murder, but all crime begins in the mind. This panel examines the insidious control of one person by another, through a distinct…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

From Poirot to Podcasts

It is 50 years since Agatha Christie’s death and 100 years since her hideaway in the Old Swan Hotel.

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Nothing But the Truth?

Crime fiction can be the perfect framework for exploring difficult themes like trauma, class, grief, and identity.

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

TOPCWF26: When Two Become One

How do two writers create a seamless novel, and what happens when one half isn’t in the room?

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Special Guest: David Baldacci

David Baldacci’s credentials as one of the world’s leading crime fiction authors are beyond question.

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

An Afternoon with David Baldacci

Join us at Pontefract Library for an afternoon with internationally best-selling author David Baldacci! David will be discussing his latest book Hope Rises, as…

Pontefract Library, Pontefract

TOPCWF26 Dark Minds & Twisted Tales

Ahana Virdi and Will Carver, two standout voices in contemporary crime and psychological fiction, discuss pushing genre boundaries, using darkness and humour, a…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Special Guest: Lisa Jewell

To have one hugely successful literary career could possibly be considered a lucky accident (it really wasn’t) but to have two is testament to a once-in-a-gener…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

What Happened to All the Serial Killers?

As technological advances make it ever easier for police to catch criminals, how do killers and crooks (and crime writers) navigate a new world where crime does…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

You Don't Have to Say You Love Me

If one genre can get away with unlikeable characters, it’s crime fiction. Four leading authors discuss perfecting the art of the imperfect protagonist.Liz Nugen…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

TOPCWF26 The Late-Night Quiz

Let’s get quizzical at the most fun, frantic and fiercely fought event of the festival weekend.

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

TOPCWF26 From Page to Screen

Is crime fiction more powerful on the page or on screen? M. J. Arlidge and Chris Chibnall compare the craft of writing novels and television drama, offering sha…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

TOPCWF26 Are Spies Heroes Any More?

From glamorous Cold War operatives to flawed modern insiders, the spy hero has changed dramatically.

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

An evening with David Baldacci

David Baldacci is the internationally bestselling author of over 50 thrillers and we're delighted to be welcoming him to St.

St Mary's Parish Church, Stockport

A Way With Words

Words are all I have to take your heart away. And your liver, spleen and limbs. Meet four writers who describe the dark stuff with a dazzling touch of poetry.De…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

TOPCWF26 The First Crime is the Hardest

Rebecca Philipson’s How to Get Away With Murder is one of the year’s most exciting debuts, and her journey began at Creative Thursday.

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

TOPCWF26 Special Guests: LJ Ross & Jane Harper

Meet two natural storytellers with a gift for using remote and atmospheric locations - Northumberland and smalltown Australia - to spin beguiling stories of mur…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Whiteboards Versus Empty Screens

Four very different writers discuss (at least) four very different ways of writing a crime novel in a lively and informal panel about the joys of writing and th…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Special Guest: Anthony Horowitz

Few writers can match the prolific output of Anthony Horowitz. On screen and on the page, he has racked up a hugely impressive body of work and a deadly body co…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

TOPCWF26 Critics' New Blood

The authors of four outstanding debuts, as chosen by some of the UK’s top crime fiction critics, will discuss their books with head critic Natasha Cooper in thi…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Special Guests: Ann Cleeves & Brenda Blethyn

Not one special guest to finish the 2026 festival, but two very special ones. Ann Cleeves and Brenda Blethyn are the two remarkable creatives responsible for br…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Your Local Writer

An author’s workspace is their home from home; whether it’s coffee shops, libraries, pubs or public transport.

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Special Guests: Alice Feeney & Chris Whitaker

Make a stylish start to Sunday in the company of two wonderful writers who share a natural gift for storytelling.

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Tamsin Winter - Book Club

Join us in person for an virtual talk and Q&A with the award-winning author and Queen of Teen, Tamsin Winter.

Paignton Library & Information Centre, Paignton

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Poetry Workshop with Julie Stevens

Adult Poetry Workshop 28th July at 2:00-4:00 You are welcome to join poet Julie Stevens in a friendly and fun workshop. There will be entertaining prompts, idea…

Huntingdon Commemoration Hall, Huntingdon

Nightshade's Autumn Woods for Daybreak

Join us for an evening with local author and friend of the bookshop, AUTUMN WOODS, to celebrate the second book of the Sorrowsong University Duology: _DAYBREAK_…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

Ben Okri in conversation

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Booker prize winner Sir Ben Okri, one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary literature, as he discusses his sp…

The Whitstable School, Whitstable

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An Evening with... David Baldacci

The incredible David Baldacci is coming to Penarth! Join us for a special evening in the company of the former US trial lawyer turned international bestselling…

Paget Rooms, Penarth

Author Event: Robert Ashton

In person event at Colchester Crematorium Chapel (finished by 7.30pm) Ticketing options are available with or without one or both books.

Colchester Cemetery & Crematorium, Colchester

David Baldacci

REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED COLD . . .After turning informant for the FBI against a global criminal empire, Walter Nash has lost everything he cherished to it…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Ely

Ed James In Conversation

We're delighted to welcome back great friend of the shop Ed James. And we've been waiting a while for this...

Heron & Willow, Jedburgh

An afternoon with David Baldacci - Hope Rises

Join us for an afternoon with David Baldacci in conversation with author and critic Sarah Ward.Celebrating the latest gripping thriller from the multimillion co…

Warwick Castle, Warwick

Live Rap Battles Where Winning Matter Grand Final

Premier Battles presents Where Winning Matters, powered by CardTricks UK. We started the tournament with 32 battlers all fighting their way through the group st…

Hootananny, London

Masterclass: Time of the Child

Our Masterclasses offer an inspiring deep‑dive into literature, giving you the space to explore great stories, spark new ideas and share the experience with fel…

Calderstones Mansion House, Liverpool

An evening with Abigail Johnson - The Memory Keeper

Join us for an evening with Abigail Johnson in conversation talking about her latest book The Memory Keeper.Sometimes ordinary people can make an extraordinary…

Warwick Books, Warwick

In Conversation with... Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan

In Conversation with... Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan at The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

Darren McGarvey: Performative Male

Darren McGarvey: Performative Male at The Stand, Edinburgh

The Stand, Edinburgh

Charles Cumming for Icarus 17

Join Charles Cumming – ‘The rightful inheritor of john le carré’s crown’ (_Observer_) – as he introduces _Icarus 17_, the latest novel in his bestselling box 88…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

In Conversation with... Chris Brookmyre and Marissa Haetzman

In Conversation with... Chris Brookmyre and Marissa Haetzman at The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

Andy Macleod's Soho Days and Camden Nights

Andy Macleod's Soho Days and Camden Nights at The Mash House, Edinburgh

The Mash House, Edinburgh

I'm The One Your Mother Warned You About

I'm The One Your Mother Warned You About at The Hive, Edinburgh

The Hive, Edinburgh

Connecting in a Connected World

Connecting in a Connected World at Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters, Edinburgh

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters, Edinburgh

The Provocateurs: The Weakness of Vulnerability / Should You Trust Anyone?

The Provocateurs: The Weakness of Vulnerability / Should You Trust Anyone? at The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh