Books & Literature in Leeds

John Cooper Clarke

Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the “Godfather of Punk Poetry” and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

Arabic Storytime With Manar Hazzaa

Come along for a special Arabic storytime with author Manar Hazzaa! Families will enjoy listening to some of her much-loved children's stories, with interactive…

The Compton Centre, Leeds

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Brian Bilston - How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.He has publishe…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

Saul Williams

A One-Off Spoken Word Summer Slam with the legendary Saul Williams.

Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen, Leeds

Crime Thriller Book Club - to the Dogs by Louise Welsh

Join us for our BRAND NEW Crime Thriller Book Club.Each month we will talk about a different book - read your copy and bring it with you as we delve into the de…

Guiseley Theatre, Leeds

Authors at the Armouries 2026

Our annual book festival is back!Come and meet over 100 authors and vendors in vibrant Leeds and enjoy an unforgettable book signing.

Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds

Everybody Pays the Price - An Evening With Virginia Mendez

Join feminist author and educator Virginia Mendez for an evening of conversation, storytelling and practical ideas from her book, Everybody Pays the Price.

Heart Centre: Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Leeds

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Thought Bubble - An Evening With Leeds Creators of Gigs - Si Smith

A.I. took the work. Gigs replaced jobs. Ordinary people are left to scrape together lives in a world that's no longer built for them." That's the blurb for GIGS…

Central Library, Leeds

Ice, Flower, Herbarium

Ice, Flower, HerbariumJoin us for an evening of Latvian noir! Author Dzena Andersone will be with us to discuss her new book 'Ice, Flower, Herbarium' along with…

Leeds Dock, Leeds

Thought Bubble - An Evening With Kristyna Baczynski and Darryl Cunningham

Leeds Libraries are delighted to welcome two outstanding graphic-novel creators from Yorkshire for a special author event celebrating comics, illustration, and…

Central Library, Leeds

Matt Abbott Poetry Workshop - Part of Otley Science Festival

As part of Otley Science Festival, join award-winning poet Matt Abbott for a lively and imaginative poetry workshop inspired by all things space.

Otley Library, Leeds

Crime Thriller Book Club - the Art of a Lie by Laura Shepherd-Robinson

Join us for our BRAND NEW Crime Thriller Book Club.Each month we will talk about a different book - read your copy and bring it with you as we delve into the de…

Guiseley Theatre, Leeds

Operation Mi6

For the very first time, step inside the world of MI6.What really happens behind the headlines?How are intelligence operations planned?

Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds

The Makings Of A Murderer - Double Jeopardy

Following the success of the acclaimed Real Manhunter live tour, former Detective Chief Inspector Colin Sutton returns with a gripping new true crime experience…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds