Crime Writing Fans! This is your pass to duck under the crime scene tape. As part of the 2025 Farsley Literature Festival we are very excited to bring you CRIME DAY at The Old Woollen. We have THREE exciting crime events in one sitting, and even more authors. Are you ready? Taking place on Sunday …
Old Woollen and Farsley Lit Fest regular Gary Wigglesworth (The Book Lovers' Quiz Book) returns to host our annual quiz. This is a literary quiz book with a difference. Rather than basic sets of questions, The Book Lover's Quiz Book mirrors the format of Gary's live quizzes, at the Betsey Trotwood in London and elsewhere. …
Author Robin Ince invites you to his new show that mixes poetry and happy stories about the things that have made life delightful, from Doctor Who and horror movies, to the camaraderie of protest marches and his love of dishevelled cemeteries. It offers an insight into his new book Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth …
Sir Tony Robinson, actor, presenter, historical expert and star of Blackadder and Time Team, is set to make his adult fiction debut - so we couldn’t not bring him to Farsley Lit Fest 2025. With stories from his remarkable career and his passion for history, we can’t wait for Tony to introduce us to The …
Join Leigh Radford as she delves into One Yellow Eye, her darkly funny, debut novel; a zombie thriller set in London. The book is full of heartbreak, revulsion and black humour. Leigh will tell us more about her transition from broadcast media to writing a horror novel, described by the Times as, ‘Snort-inducingly funny . …
As part of the Farsley Lit Fest 2025, we are excited to welcome Bridget Collins, author of breakout sensation, #1 bestseller and bookseller favourite The Binding. Bridget will be introducing us to her new, haunting, gothic tale of ancient darkness and a love that defies convention – The Naked Light. Bridget Collins trained as an …
Foodies! This one is for you. Join us for an evening with Diana Henry to celebrate the release of Around the Table. Diana’s new book is a sumptuous selection, a vivid and nourishing collection of essays on the joys of good food. It is an utter delight for the senses. Diana will be chatting to …
Yeeha! Calling all rom-com fans. Don't miss this evening of laughter, stories, music, fizz and fun. As part of Farsley Lit Fest 2025, we are delighted to announce a super entertaining event with Suzan Holder. Suzan will not only be telling us more about her new, funny and heartwarming book that reveals the exploits of …
This is your opportunity to meet bestselling author Andrew Child and to gain a personal insight into ‘the coolest continuing series character’ * who returns in 2025 with his 30th adventure! We all need a Jack Reacher – a righteous avenger for our troubled times. Everyone loves him - from Haruki Murakami to Ken Folett, …
This isn’t just another festive night out – it’s the ultimate bookish Christmas party! Join us at The Old Woollen to celebrate the season with guest authors, goody bags, giveaways, games, dancing and a book-themed Secret Santa. It’s a night to celebrate the time we’ve spent reading, discussing books and building friendships since Book Club …
