Paula's music is infused with Celtic lyricism and passion of her Irish Gaelic roots. She uses a range of instruments from Guitar and Bazouki, to Bodhran and Marimba, to accompany her own original material alongside folk favourites. Her performances, laced with warmth, wit, uniqueness and musicality, are "well worth seeking out" (Irish Music Magazine).
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 Naomi Kelsey about her gripping new historical fiction novel, The Darkening Globe, a page-turning psychological mystery set in Elizabethan England.
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 Kerry Andrew about their evocative, mysterious and beautiful third novel, We Are Together Because. Described by Robert Macfarlane as "a writer and musician of frankly alarming talent", Kerry's work is often experimental and steeped in folkloric influence, exploring themes of community, landscape and myth. Their work as an author, composer and musician is highly acclaimed and award winning. Sarah Waters, author of The Paying Guests, said of We Are Together Because "Andrew makes fine writing look effortless. This rich, mysterious novel glows with intelligence, poetry and heart. I loved it".
