Books & Literature in Harrogate

Top Ten Book Club

The perfect gathering for readers, thinkers and beautiful conversations.A cosy, social book club for people who keep saying they want to read more this is your…

Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate

Raworths Salon North: September

Get ready for a night of curiosity, creativity and unexpected connections.This September, Raworths Salon North dives into the extraordinary inner workings of th…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

Writing Retreat with Rachel Hewitt - on Making History

Acclaimed author Rachel Hewitt (author of 4 non-fiction books, including the best-selling Map of a Nation: A Biography of the Ordnance Survey, and In Her Nature…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Being Old and Learning to Love it with Prue Leith

Warm, wise and wonderfully candid, national treasure Dame Prue Leith shares the stories, lessons and laughter behind her latest book, Being Old… and Learning to…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

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The Isle of Good Karma with Alexander McCall Smith

Join one of the world’s most beloved storytellers, Sir Alexander McCall Smith, as he discusses his captivating new novel, The Isle of Good Karma, the new novel…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

Book and Brunch with Vaseem Khan

Places are limited for this round table event. Breakfast will be served as a continental selection, including fruit, cured meats, cheeses, yogurts and pastries.…

Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate

Waking the Warriors with Ben Okri

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Booker Prize winning author Sir Ben Okri as he introduces his extraordinary new novel, Waking the Warriors.Drawing on th…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse with Heather Morris

Heather Morris, the international bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, joins us to discuss her new novel, The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse. Set in…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

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Yorkshire Life Literary Lunch with Sophie Raworth

Join acclaimed broadcaster and journalist Sophie Raworth as she discusses her inspiring memoir, Running on Air. Best known for presenting some of the nation’s b…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

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Making Sense of British Politics with Sir John Curtice

British politics is changing at a remarkable pace. Voter loyalties are shifting, new political movements continue to emerge, and the country’s political landsca…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

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Out of Colditz with David Lascelles

What could lead one of the Nazi regime’s most senior figures to save the life of a British prisoner of war?Join David Lascelles as he uncovers the extraordinary…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

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The Midmorning Murders with Julian Clary

Comedian, actor and bestselling author Julian Clary discusses his new murder mystery, The Midmorning Murders. Set behind the scenes of a chaotic daytime televis…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

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Garden Yourself Happy with Jonny Hincks

Join Jonny Hincks as he celebrates his debut book, Garden Yourself Happy.Bringing his signature humour, relatable advice and down-to-earth, no-fuss approach to…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

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Are You a Running W*nker? with Alison Stankard

Join Alison Stankard (better known on social media as Tote Inappropes) as she discusses her debut book Are You a Running Wnker?Part memoir, part comedy, part lo…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

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A Hard Day’s Night with Samira Ahmed

Journalist and author Samira Ahmed discusses A Hard Day’s Night, her latest book in the BFI Film Classics series.Exploring the Beatles’ iconic first film, Samir…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

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Fight to the Death with Paul Brand

Award-winning journalist Paul Brand explores one of the most profound and divisive questions of our time: who should decide how a life ends?Drawing on deeply pe…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

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Come What May with Lucy Easthope

Join bestselling author and world-leading emergency planner Lucy Easthope as she discusses her extraordinary new book, Come What May.For decades, Lucy has helpe…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

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Expiry Date Never with Victoria Tomlinson

Join writer and broadcaster Victoria Tomlinson for an inspiring conversation about her book Expiry Date Never.Challenging the idea that experience has an expiry…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

The Shape of Suspense with Greg Mosse

Discover the secrets of suspense with writer, director and storyteller Greg Mosse in this engaging illustrated talk exploring the art of tension across crime, t…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

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Autumn with Kate Mosse

Discover Autumn with internationally bestselling author Kate Mosse as she explores the landscapes, memories and stories that inspired her beautifully evocative…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

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Agatha Christie: The Woman Behind the Words

Join us for a special panel celebrating the life, writing and enduring legacy of Agatha Christie, marking 50 years since the death of the Queen of Crime and 100…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

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Raworths Salon North: November

Get ready for a night of curiosity, creativity, and unexpected connections. Raworths Salon North brings the world’s most fascinating ideas in arts, science, and…

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

Writing Retreat with Rachel Hewitt - on Life Writing

Acclaimed author Rachel Hewitt (author of 4 non-fiction books, including the best-selling Map of a Nation: A Biography of the Ordnance Survey, and In Her Nature…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate