Poet Sophie Collins and author and art historian Carol Mavor read from their work and chat to poet Vona Groarke of the Centre for New Writing at The University of Manchester in this event presented in partnership with The Real Story.
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Encourage the kids to mark World Book Day at Dunham Massey by getting dressed up as their favourite character, listening to stories and buying special World Book Day token books.
Free entry
Joe Dunthorne’s first novel, Submarine, was adapted for film by Richard Ayoade, his second, Wild Abandon, won the 2012 Encore Award, and his third, The Adulterants, came out this spring. He chats to Luke Kennard, author of The Transition, about writing biting satires and critically acclaimed poetry.
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A poetry reading series, in the centre of Sheffield, between the seven hills, showcasing innovative poets from the South Yorks hinterlands and further-flung. This month: Nisha Ramayya and Ollie Evans. From £3.00
A periodicals shop, studio and project space, La Biblioteka stocks magazines and books that span fashion, literature, travel, architecture, food, art, and hosts readings, discussion groups and launch events.
Regular experimental poetry night The Other Room celebrates its tenth birthday this year and makes its 2018 debut with a stellar line-up featuring Calum Gardner, Edmund Hardy and Jazmine Linklater. Free entry
To coincide with the 25th anniversary of Suede’s first album, the band’s frontman Brett Anderson chats about his new memoir, Coal Black Mornings, to author and poet Adelle Stripe.
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Pen:Chant return to HOME for a PUSH Festival special, presenting a line-up drawn from the best talent that the North West has to offer, including spoken word, comedy and music.
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Three of our favourite regular spoken wordy organisers – Bad Language, First Draft and The Real Story – are getting together to celebrate the season with festive vibes under the fairy lights – think readings, music and general fun.
Free entry
Almost coinciding with Valentine’s Day, Big Issue North columnist Nicola Mostyn launches her debut novel, The Gods of Love, out in February on Piatkus and described as “Bridget Jones by way of Neil Gaiman”.
Free entry
After nigh on six years, Tales of Whatever leaves the Rainy City, but not before one last outing – featuring comedian and Literary Death Match judge Harriet Dyer.
Free entry
BBC World Service veteran Nicholas Rankin launches Defending the Rock, a book about the Gibraltarian people. Anthony Burgess’ first novel was set in Gibraltar – so apt that this conversation takes place with the Burgess Foundation’s Director, Professor Andrew Biswell.
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