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Damien Lewis - SAS Great Escapes and One Extraordinary Mission

At the height of WWII, the SAS stumbled upon the world's first concentration camp found by the Allies.

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton

Library & Archives In Focus: The Four Seasons

Explore how the changing seasons have been captured, interpreted and imagined.From scientific studies of climate to literary reflections on nature's cycles, thi…

Exeter Cathedral, Exeter

An Evening with Jennifer Saint

Jennifer Saint returns to the North East to celebrate the launch of her latest novel This Immortal Heart.

The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Words Alive in Libraries: Emerson's Green Library - Jacqueline Crooks Author Talk

Join us for an author talk with Jacqueline Crooks at Emerson's Green Library.Jacqueline Crooks is a Jamaican-born British writer and community development pract…

Emersons Green Library, Bristol

Jayne Chard - The Body That Floats

From the multi-award-winning film and TV drama producer of Silent Witness .The mysterys deep, the waters cold, and the locals are packing more than just fishing…

Brendon Books, Taunton

Dr Emily Leeming with Fibre Power

Transform your energy and feel amazing with dr emily and _fibre power._Four Weeks and 60 recipes to supercharge your health with leading scientist, dietitian an…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

The Dirty Mother

16+ Smoke/haze, nudity, strong language, birth trauma and mental health themes.Unreserved seating. Mats, toys and cushions will be available for use.

Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Cosy Crime & Wine with Olly Smith

_WINE TASTING_Join us for an evening of cosy crime and wine with beloved television presenter, wine expert, columnist and author: OLLY SMITH!

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

Winston Churchill - The Making of a Warlord. Anthony Tucker Jones in Conversation with Jim Carter

Winston Churchill- The Making of a Warlord is a vivid journey through the life of one of history's most iconic leaders.

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton

Betty used to say...

Betty Used to Say is a one-woman spoken word show honouring a twelve-year friendship with a woman who lived to be 100.

South Cliff Gardens, Scarborough

Tuula - A True Crime Tragedy with Mark Bridgeman

In December 1966, on the Island of Jersey, a beautiful and talented young Finnish girl disappeared. No one reported her missing, she had simply vanished.

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton

Crime Friday Day Ticket

Day ticket for: 13:00 Tuula: A true Crime Tragedy with Mark Bridgeman 16:00 Why My Crime will Always be Cosy- Faith Eckersall with Jim Carter 19:00 Silence in C…

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton

Queer Folks' Tales (June 26)

★★★★★ “Utterly fabulous” (The Q Review)★★★★★ “Edinburgh’s most vibrant, authentic and exciting storytelling event” (The Wee Review)Queer Folks’ Tales, our multi…

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Abir Mukherjee for The Pinnacle

'There could not be a more appropriate title for this towering thriller from a writer at the very top of his game' - Mark Billingham'A deliciously twisting plot…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

Poetry Salon

Have you noticed? Poetry is enjoying a golden age in Scarborough. Here, in 70 minutes of words, rhythms and music, is a set of contrasting local poet-performers…

Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough

Open Mic For All Writers Night

Resident writers group 'The Tappers' present a night of new writing in collaboration with other local writing groups.

Theatre Royal, Ramsbottom

Why My Crime Will Always Be Cosy - Faith Eckersall in conversation with Jim Carter

Faith will talk about her humorous, Dorset-based crime cosy novels, The Body on the Roundabout and Death by Canape, which were inspired by her career as a news…

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton

Silence in Court - A Murder Mystery Event with Mark Bridgeman

Best-selling true crime author Mark Bridgeman will be returning to the festival this year with another infamous real-life Dorset murder trial -in which YOU the…

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton

Bookshop Summer Escapes

Deck chairs– check! Aperol Spritz– check! Picky bits– check! Your perfect summer read– check!Join us for an evening of celebration of the best beach reads, trav…

Calderstones Mansion House, Liverpool

Festival Storytime with Rhian Wright

Get ready for a splash-tastic adventure with children's author and illustrator Rhian Wright and mermaid expert Sweetpea Magee!We're thrilled to welcome Rhianto…

Griffin Books, Penarth

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I am Dyslexic & Proud

A presentation with Q&A and poetry with PowerPoint visuals about my adventures with dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, slight ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivi…

Scarborough Library, Scarborough

Deep Read: Great Expectations

‘I loved her against reason, against promise, against peace, against hope, against happiness, against all discouragement that could be.’ Great Expectations by C…

Calderstones Mansion House, Liverpool

Reclaim Festival: Body Writes

'Body Writes – Creative Space' micro retreat and workshop at Reclaim Festival 2026 with Ceri Baker, former Bard of Exeter.2 hours of no-pressure creative writin…

Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

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Ladies Literary Lunch With Jenny Colgan

To celebrate bestselling author, Jenny Colgan's, paperback release of Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages, join us for a fabulous ladies lunch at Andiamo, Milngavie…

Andiamo - Milngavie, Glasgow

Online Author Event: Tamsin Winter

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

Henry Williamson Room, Barnstaple Central Library, Barnstaple

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Poetry Salon - Live at the SJT

Have you noticed? Poetry is enjoying a golden age in Scarborough. Here, in 70 minutes of words, rhythms and music, is a set of contrasting local poet-performers…

Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough

Richard Collett In Conversation

As part of Independent Book Shop Week, we are delighted to welcome award winning travel journalist Richard Collett to Heron & Willow.

Heron & Willow, Jedburgh

Nature Writing Workshop with Michael Malay at Barnstaple Library

Join 2024 Wainwright prize winning author Michael Malay for a Nature Writing workshop at Barnstaple Library.Through structured writing exercises, we will concen…

Henry Williamson Room, Barnstaple Central Library, Barnstaple

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Poems to Make You Smile

Four Scarborough poets - Shirley Field, Ann Gibbon, Sue Grogan and Rob Tyson - are here to entertain you with their warm and inspiring poetry, with some laughs…

Woodend Gallery and Studios, Scarborough

Planting Poetry workshop

Grow your words in this Plantable Poetry workshop. Create your own seed filled plantable paper out of recycled materials and create short lyrical verses with th…

Darlington Library, Darlington

Brighton Book Festival - Saturday All-Day Pass

An all-day event including:Writing Home featuring, author of six novels and director of WritersMosiac host Colin Grant, Amy Abdelnoor, author of Ever Land, and…

Sallis Benney Theatre, Brighton

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Dr Punam Krishan Author Event

BBC Morning Live resident GP and bestselling author Dr Punam will be joining us for Indie Bookshop Week to celebrate the launch of her new book The Mother Load…

Charlies Loft, Glasgow

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Betty used to say...

Betty Used to Say is a one-woman spoken word show honouring a twelve-year friendship with a woman who lived to be 100.

Scarborough Library, Scarborough

Nice! Stories And Rhymes With Michael Rosen

Festival on The Close presents MICHAEL ROSENRunning Time: 60 mins approx. No interval.Poetry legend Michael Rosen celebrates his 80th birthday with a brand-new…

Temple Speech Room, Rugby

A Round 50: Theatre in the Round at Westwood

Fifty years ago, in 1976, theatre in the round moved to its second home in Scarborough at the former school at Westwood beneath Valley Bridge.

Woodend Gallery and Studios, Scarborough

Author Event: Michael Malay at Barnstaple Library

Join 2024 Wainwright prize winning author Michael Malay for a talk at Barnstaple Library Michael's work explores nature, belonging and migration Nature Writing…

Henry Williamson Room, Barnstaple Central Library, Barnstaple

Edith Sitwell's Theatre & Façade

Tim Tubbs talks about The Sitwells' connections and engagement with the 1920s theatre and music world - Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes, Constant Lambert, Noël Cowar…

Woodend Gallery and Studios, Scarborough

Book launch: Dancing in Heaven

The first case of AIDS in the UK was reported in 1981. By the end of the decade, hundreds were dead: mostly young, mostly gay, mostly men.

Woodend Gallery and Studios, Scarborough

Kirklees Author Forum Exchange - Book Launch - Daniel Beaumont

Join local author Daniel Beaumont for a double launch for his latest poetry collections What's In the Box? and Open the Box! Also featuring a workshop.

Huddersfield Library And Art Gallery, Huddersfield

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Storytelling Saturdays – Theatre of Widdershins - the Day it Rained Chocolate Buttons

Join Potton based Theatre of Widdershins for a story in a suitcase. Featuring a different story every month, with well known titles such as The Princess + The P…

The BIGG Theatre, Biggleswade

Masterclass: The Language of the Inner Life

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

Forum Books Presents Kim Willis

FORUM Books are delighted to welcome journalist Kim Willis to the North East to celebrate her debut books No Fair Maidens, which pushes the genre boundaries bet…

Forum Books, Corbridge

Meg Kobza for The Masquerade

"An excellent, highly original book using a fascinating range of sources. Kobza brings the masquerade vividly to life, in all its style and splendour."- Hilary…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

An Evening with Wes Markin and Helen Cox

Enjoy an evening delving into the world of crime writing with Helen Cox and Wes Markin in conversation with Fiona Erskine.

Darlington Library, Darlington

An Evening with Olly Smith - 'Wine, Mystery & Conversation'

Join us for a lively and entertaining evening with the UK's best loved wine expert Olly Smith (BBC One's Saturday Kitchen ) in conversation withAlex from Derven…

The Milton Rooms, Malton

Andrew Lownie on Prince Andrew for Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York

THE _SUNDAY TIMES_ #1 BESTSELLERA BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE TIMES AND FINANCIAL TIMES'THIS ISN'T A BOOK; IT'S A CASE FOR REVOLUTION' CAMILLA LONG, SUNDAY TIMES'A…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

Steve Brusatte for The Story of Birds

Join us in conversation with the brilliant Steve Brusatte, acclaimed author of _The Rise and Fall of Dinosaurs,_ as he turns his hand to the riveting story of t…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

An evening with Lucy Waverley - Noble Beasts

London, the summer of 1858: as a choking miasma drives the citys elite into retreat, Sir Edwin Landseer works himself to the brink.

Warwick Books, Warwick