To celebrate the launch of Why Are You Shouting?, James Womack will be reading from the new Carcanet book and chatting to fellow poet and translator Sasha Dugdale at this online event.
From £2.00
Acclaimed author and one of the ten best debut novelists on The Observer’s prestigious list in 2021, Rebecca Watson will be chatting about her latest book with culture writer Jess White at Blackwells bookshop in Manchester.
From £4.00
Bestselling author AJ West’s latest historical thriller The Betrayal of Thomas True has been described by Stephen Fry as “really very good” and Farsley independent Truman Books is giving you the chance to hear more.
From £8.00
The Portico Library’s latest exhibition, Weird As Folk, runs through to November and invites you to explore and reimagine folklore via texts selected from the collection, which includes 100 books of English folklore.
Free entry
Manchester writers Abi Hynes and Reshma Ruia have invited along some friends from the literature scene to present a summer’s evening celebrating some of the best of Manchester writing.
From £7.21
Truman Books in Farsley welcomes Leeds-based author Sarah Brooks to talk about, and read from, her “stunning” debut novel The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to the Wastelands. ‘A woman on the platform with a borrowed name.
From £8.00
Caroline Bird’s latest poetry collection is finally here and Ambush at Still Lake is being launched online by Manchester’s Carcanet Press, with readings from the book and chat with poet, playwright, novelist, librettist and critic Glyn Maxwell.
From £2.00
House of Books & Friends are delighted to welcome Munir Hachemi on Thursday 30 May to discuss his new book, Living Things, published by Fitzcarraldo Editions.
From £5.00
We’re looking forward to hearing from Birmingham-based poet, critic and fiction writer Luke Kennard, the third guest to appear in Manchester Poetry Library’s events programme.
Free entry
In its sixth year, the city’s award-winning Leeds Lit Fest in 2024 runs from 15 to 23 June across a range of the city’s venues bringing together writers and performers from Leeds and beyond, taking part in 35 events over 10 days.
From £6
It’s a rare chance to catch the witty and original US-based writer, film-maker and artist Miranda July in town, as she discusses her new novel, All Fours.
From £10.00
Manchester Poetry Library’s spring/summer poetry reading series continues with the second of three events featuring the amazing award-winning poet and author Liz Berry.
Free entry
