Join us in conversation with cosy mystery author and playwright, Jonathan Hall. The fourth book in his popular Thirsk based crime series was published earlier this year, and is described by SJ Bennett (author of The Windsor Knot) as "Warm characters and wonderful writing... It's steeped in Yorkshire like a mug of hot, strong tea... I loved it." Jonathan's award winning plays have been performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, the Bush Theatre, and as a long-running series on BBC Radio 4.

Join us in conversation with Naomi Kelsey about her gripping new historical fiction novel, The Darkening Globe, a page-turning psychological mystery set in Elizabethan England.

Join us for a relaxed evening to discuss, share and celebrate the inaugural Climate Fiction Prize. Expect bookish chat and bookshop browsing, with offers on the longlisted books. Share your favourites from this year's longlist and the wider climate fiction genre, and maybe pick up a read recommended to you on the night!

Join us in conversation with Stephen May about his fantastic new historical novel, which explores the unsolved mystery of socialist politician Victor Grayson's disappearance in 1920. Intriguing, original and convincing, Green Ink has been highlighted by The Times in their Books to Look Out for in 2025 list.

Join us for a unique collaborative event exploring Louise Beech's novels and Carrie Martin's music, with songs inspired by the books! Expect extracts and discussion of page-turning stories with characters who stay with you, combined with Carrie's stunning mix of folk, blues and prog rock influenced music.