Books & Literature in Leeds

Professor Brian Cox

Whether an avid science reader or a total novice, Professor Brian Cox Live will test the limits of our knowledge and make highly complex ideas accessible to all…

First Direct Arena, Leeds

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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

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…

Left Bank Leeds, Leeds

Crime Thriller Book Club - The Five by Hallie Rubenhold

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

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 in vibrant Leeds and enjoy anunforgettable book signing.

Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds

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

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