York Literature Festival
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Rumaan Alam and Kiley Reid in conversation
Join two of today’s most exciting novelists as they discuss race, parenthood and the power of fiction in examining the world we live in now.
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7:30 pm
5-30
Bridget Collins in conversation
Bestselling author of The Binding, Bridget Collins will be talking about her new novel The Betrayals.
5-18
How to: Become a published writer - with author and journalist Jini Reddy
Online Q&A; with author and journalist Jini Reddy, as she tells us about her journey to becoming a published writer.
1:15 pm
Free
A Live Stream With Nigella Lawson
Join Nigella for this exclusive online event as she shares the rhythms and rituals of her kitchen to celebrate the publication of Cook, Eat, Repeat.
6:30 pm
15-26
ROCK TALKS: Ian Rankin in conversation with Bogdqan Teodorescu
Join Ian Rankin in conversation with Bogdan Teodorescu. Hosted by Rosie Goldsmith.
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The Haunting of Alma Fielding by Kate Summerscale
Join The Suspicions of Mr Whicher author Kate Summerscale as she talks about her new book The Haunting of Alma Fielding: A True Ghost Story
7:00 pm
5-16
Laura Ellen Anderson: Amelia Fang
It’s the perfect Halloween treat! Join us as Laura Ellen Anderson talks about Amelia Fang and the Trouble with Toads.
4:30 pm
5-10
Black History Month Special: Live Reading with Kwame Alexander
In collaboration with Andersen Press, Jacaranda Books presents a Black History Month Special Reading with Kwame Alexander
6:00 pm
A Live Stream with the Hairy Bikers
Celebrate the Publication of The Hairy Bikers' Veggie Feasts!
10-22
Zoe Sugg and Amy McCulloch in conversation with Scarlett Curtis
Join us for an exclusive event with Zoe Sugg and Amy McCulloch, as they talk to Scarlett Curtis about their dark and twisty new novel One For Sorrow.
5-15
Love Again - Book Launch
Love Again, Book Launch - A Novel by Rasheda Ashanti Malcolm, A Woman Unapologetically Flawed on Purpose Featuring live reggae music
A Night in with Dick and Angel Strawbridge
FANE presents a special live event with Dick & Angel Strawbridge – stars of hit TV show Escape to the Chateau – to celebrate the launch of their first ever book A Year at the Chateau
7.50-20
Anton Du Beke in conversation with Ruth Langsford
Join professional dancer Anton Du Beke (Strictly Come Dancing fame) as he talks to fellow television star Ruth Langsford about his novel A Christmas to Remember.
5-22
ROCK TALKS: Deborah Levy meets Magda Cârneci
Both much admired for their broad cultural passions and intense, exquisite writing on the human condition. Hosted by Rosie Goldsmith.
Crime Time and Waterstones presents John Vercher and Chris Brookmyre
John Vercher is joined by Chris Brookmyre to discuss his debut novel Three-Fifths. The discussion will be chaired by Barry Forshaw.
Live on publication day ‘Where Snow Angels Go’ with author Maggie O'Farrell
Join award-winning author Maggie O’Farrell and illustrator Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini to celebrate the launch of their new book, Where Snow Angels Go
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The Searcher: Tana French in conversation with Sophie Hannah
Join us for this exclusive event with Sunday Times bestselling author Tana French, who will be talking to fellow crime novelist Sophie Hannah, about her new psychological mystery The Searcher.
An Evening with Philip Pullman
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Northern Lights, join the award-winning author Philip Pullman in conversation with people who have been influential in bringing the His Dark Materials trilogy to page and screen.
10-26
David Baldacci and John Grisham in conversation
Join us for an exclusive event with two of today’s best-loved thriller writers, David Baldacci and John Grisham, as we celebrate the publication of their brilliant new books Daylight and A Time for Mercy.
5-35
Celebrating Eavan Boland's The Historians
Join Carcanet to celebrate the launch of the final collection of poetry from the late Eavan Boland. The evening will be hosted by John McAuliffe, who will be joined by Michael Schmidt and Jody Allen-Randolph.
Hood Feminism – Brixton Radical Reads book group special
Join the Brixton Radical reading group to discuss Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women that White Feminists Forgot, by author Mikki Kendall.
Kit de Waal: Novels That Shaped My World
Join Professor Sarah Churchwell in conversation with writer Kit de Waal and Professor Karina van Dalen-Oskam about the benefits of a more diverse, inclusive reading ‘diet’.
GIRL: Essays on womanhood and belonging in the age of Black girl magic
Join Award-winning journalist and ‘American in London’ Kenya Hunt to discuss her latest book Girl
Brandon Sanderson in conversation
Join us for an unmissable online event with bestselling author Brandon Sanderson as he talks about the highly-anticipated new instalment in his Stormlight Archive series, Rhythm of War.
5-25
Lorna and Aideen Byrne in conversation
Join us for this very special event with international bestselling author Lorna Byrne, who will be reading from and talking about her new book My Guardian Angel, My Best Friend, with her daughter Aideen Byrne.
READY PLAYER TWO: Ernest Cline in conversation
At this virtual UK launch event for READY PLAYER TWO, Ernest Cline will be discussing his highly anticipated sequel to his #1 New York Times bestseller, Ready Player One, the "ridiculously fun and large-hearted" (NPR) near-future adventure that inspired the blockbuster Steven Spielberg film.
23
For The Love of Books with Cathy Rentzenbrink & Louise Boland
Join Cathy Rentzenbrink & Louise Boland online for an event devoted to a love of books, with Dear Reader and Bookshop Tours of Britain.
6-10
Waterstones St. Neots: Virtual Storytime
While we can't host storytime sessions in store as previously planned, join us every fortnight on our Instagram for a reading of some of your stories!
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1:00 pm
Book launch: Turncoat by Anthony J Quinn
Anthony J Quinn will be in conversation with Paul Burke about his new book, Turncoat
8:00 pm
2020 Vision: The CrimeTime 'Best Book' of the Year Debate
The CrimeTime panel are back to debate the best crime books of 2020 and to look ahead at some of the excellent new titles due to be published in 2021.
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