The Girl On The Train author Paula Hawkins reads from her latest novel and chats to Simon Savidge about her meteoric rise to getting on the bestsellers’ list. Support reading from Sarah Schmidt.
From £7.00
An evening of reading and conversation with two of the brightest poets of their generation: Ocean Vuong and Kayo Chingonyi. Hosted by Andrew McMillan.
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Acclaimed British Indian novelist Hari Kunzru comes to Manchester to launch his new novel White Tears, a contemporary noir, New York ghost story and homage to the blues, in conversation with writer Nikesh Shula.
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David Gaffney launches his latest novel, All The Places I’ve Ever Lived, with readings of extracts and a book signing. Writer Tom Jenks will also be performing and there will be a set by lit-band Hot Shorts, featuring Chris Killen and Lara Williams.
Free entry
Award-winning The City & The City writer China Miéville has long been inspired by the ideals of the Russian Revolution and here, on the centenary of the revolution, he provides his own distinctive take on its history.
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Sarah Tierney launches her debut novel, Making Space, out on Sandstone Press. She will be reading an extract, chatting to author Michelle Green and signing copies of the book.
Poetry workshop with Steve Ely, hosted by Poets & Players before their afternoon event with Michael Symmons Roberts.
Free entry
Authors Jenn Ashworth and Richard Hirst read from their book The Night Visitors, a collaborative project out on new independent publishers Dead Ink, and chat to horror writer Ramsey Campbell.
From £2.00
Liverpool’s biggest bookshop.
Nikolai Duffy launches his latest poetry collection, Up The Creek, and and Ian Seed launches his short story pamphlet, Italian Lessons, at this event at The Manchester Writing School at Manchester Met.
Free entry
Poetry from Michael Symmons Roberts and the winners of the latest Poets & Players competition, plus live music.
Free entry
The Portico Library hosts this collaborative event, combining excerpts of Portico Prize-winner Benjamin Myers’ “folk crime” novel Turning Blue with new musical commissions and artworks on related themes.
From £5.77
