Books & Literature in United Kingdom- Page 5

Wrexfest 2026 - Weekend Pass

Find tickets and full event details for WREXFEST 2026 – WEEKEND PASS live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information.

Wrexham Town Centre, Wrexham

Wrexfest 2026 - Weekend Pass

Find tickets and full event details for WREXFEST 2026 – WEEKEND PASS live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information.

Eagles Meadow, Wrexham

Louise Welsh: The Cut Up

Chaired by Dawn GeddesOpening this years festivities, well hear Louise Welsh, author of cult classic The Cutting Room, tell us all about her latest literary cri…

Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh

Literary Escape Festival

The Literary Escape Festival is a one-day grassroots book festival celebrating independent authors, local creatives, and small businesses.Designed to bring read…

Newcastle Racecourse, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Louise Welsh: The Cut Up

Chaired by Dawn GeddesOpening this years festivities, well hear Louise Welsh, author of cult classic The Cutting Room, tell us all about her latest literary cri…

Port Ellen Primary School, Isle Of Islay

Douglas Stuart: John of John

Chaired by Zoe StrachanWe are absolutely thrilled to bring Douglas Stuart to Islay this year, which is only fitting as his latest novel, John of John, is set in…

Port Ellen Primary School, Isle Of Islay

Douglas Stuart: John of John

Chaired by Zoe StrachanWe are absolutely thrilled to bring Douglas Stuart to Islay this year, which is only fitting as his latest novel, John of John, is set in…

Nairn Community & Arts Centre, Nairn

Faber Academy: An Introduction to Writing a Novel

Discover more about Faber Academy's Writing a Novel course with this free workshop.In this two-hour session, you’ll meet course tutor Richard T.

The Common Room, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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A Puzzling Problem: A Locked Room Mystery

The young adventurers, Tommy and Tuppence, need your help. They have been framed for murder and need you to solve the mystery and find the true killer before th…

Paignton Library & Information Centre, Paignton

Literary Escape Festival

The Literary Escape Festival is a one-day grassroots book festival celebrating independent authors, local creatives, and small businesses.Designed to bring read…

West Oxford Community Centre, Oxford

An Evening With Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace.

Shrewsbury Buttermarket, Shrewsbury

Morecambe Poetry Festival

Dr John Cooper Clarke, Attila the Stockbroker, Jan Brierton, Patience Agbabi, Nick Helm, Henry Normal, Salena Godden, Kate Fox, Brian Bilston, Luke Wright, Jack…

Morecombe Winter Gardens, Morecambe

Bloody Scotland

A three-day celebration of crime writing, bringing together leading Scottish and international authors, showcasing debut voices and encouraging new writers.

Various venues: Stirling, Stirling

An Evening With Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace.

King's Hall, Ilkley

An Evening With Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace.

Lowther Pavilion & Gardens, Lytham St. Annes

Literary Escape Festival

The Literary Escape Festival is a one-day grassroots book festival celebrating independent authors, local creatives, and small businesses.Designed to bring read…

Cathays Community Centre, Cardiff

An Evening With Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace.

Gala Theatre, Durham

An Evening With Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace.

The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe

An Evening With Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace.

The Robin 2, Wolverhampton

Portobello Book Festival

Run by passionate volunteers, this small but lively seaside book festival is based mainly at Portobello Library but with author events and activities also takin…

Portobello Library, Edinburgh

Literary Escape Festival

The Literary Escape Festival is a one-day grassroots book festival celebrating independent authors, local creatives, and small businesses.Designed to bring read…

Boardwalk Theatre, Glasgow

An Evening With Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace.

The Atkinson, Southport

Literary Escape Festival

The Literary Escape Festival is a one-day grassroots book festival celebrating independent authors, local creatives, and small businesses.Designed to bring read…

London Scottish Regimental Trust, London

PictCon2: A Scottish Science Fiction Convention

PictCon2 is a chance for science fiction and fantasy readers and fans to get together and enjoy a day filled with panels, talks and workshops by Scotland scienc…

Salutation Hotel, Perth

Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival

Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival is a literary festival celebrating writing for, by, and about women.

Christ Church, Edinburgh

Edinburgh's Radical Book Fair

The Radical Book Fair showcases the best in radical and progressive publishing and ideas for building a better tomorrow, featuring book stalls, activist stalls,…

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh

John Hegley's Biscuit of Destiny

John Hegley's Biscuit of Destiny at The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol

Literary Escape Festival

The Literary Escape Festival is a one-day grassroots book festival celebrating independent authors, local creatives, and small businesses.Designed to bring read…

Ps & Gs Church, Edinburgh

Book Week Scotland

An annual celebration of books and reading, with hundreds of unique, exciting events and activities that celebrate the transformative power of reading taking pl…

Various venues: Scotland, Scotland

Henry Normal

Henry is co-writer and producer of some of the biggest hits of British TV and film of recent years.

Band on the Wall, Manchester

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Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival

Expect lively book discussions with well-known authors, a brilliant volunteer run cafe with amazing home baking, a chance to get up close and personal with your…

Cove Burgh Hall, Helensburgh

Myndstate the Spoken Word Artist

Myndstate is a spoken word artist, poet, and performer whose work centres around sexuality, identity, & mental health.

The Attic, Southampton

An Evening With Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace.

Albert Halls, Stirling

An Evening With Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace.

The Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen

An Evening With Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace.

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

An Evening With Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace.

Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm

An Evening With Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace.

Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea

Play reading group

Come along and join a friendly play reading group who read a wide variety of play styles. This is an informal group who enjoy meeting once a month.

Thornton Library, Thornton-Cleveleys

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

Teen book club

Come along to read and discuss some fabulous books in a fun, friendly and relaxed atmosphere, just turn up, no need to book.Not held during school holidays.

Whitworth Library, Whitworth

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

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

HMT Public Tours

Have you always fancied having a peek behind the scenes at His Majesty’s Theatre? Now is your chance as brand new dates for backstage tours of the iconic city c…

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Teen and Young Adult Games Group

Looking for something fun to do? Come join our Board Game Group! It’s a relaxed, welcoming space where teens and young adults can hang out, meet new people, and…

Thornton Library, Thornton-Cleveleys

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

Mary's Feminist Fiction Reading Group

Welcome to the wonderful Feminist Fiction Reading Group! A place to discover and enjoy a range of titles and themes lovingly hand picked by Mary.

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

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

We're Going on a Musical Story Hunt - With John Kirk

This summer we're all going to Read to the Beat, so come on an exploration of stories about music and rhythm.

Great Boughton Library, Chester