Join us on publication day as we raise a glass to support author Rosa Silverman as she launches her gripping debut novel set right here on our doorstep. Find out more about her inspiration behind the thrilling Leeds-based crime drama. Two murders. Twenty years apart. One truth to be uncovered. About the Book Leeds, 2019 …
** Please note this event is now on 12th June, not 5th June as previously advertised ** Join us in the bookshop to celebrate the launch of a new football book written by fans for fans. Rob will be in the shop 4 - 5pm signing copies of A Football Odyssey. Pre-order your copy for …
We are excited to announce that we will be welcoming Marcia Hutchinson to the bookshop. Her debut novel The Mercy Step, a sharply witted and tender portrait of a young girl’s quiet rebellion and her refusal to be broken has just been: This is a raw and deeply affecting novel of childhood, family and survival …
Abusive husbands. Desperate women. Poisonous solutions. At the turn of the 20th century, the women of Nagyrév, Hungary, were in trouble. Their stories were hauntingly similar: husbands who drank, who beat them, who made their lives unbearable. The village midwife - their confidante - offered an answer: arsenic. Soon, women began slipping poison into their …
Join writer and facilitator Karen Tobias-Green for a fun, informal but meaningful dip into the tactile, sensory world of creative writing. Explore poetry and prose and discover the pleasure of spontaneous creative writing from text and visual prompts in a supportive, friendly space. Experiment with colour, sound, objects and play. Perfect for current writers looking for …
We are thrilled that George Webster, Leeds’ very own BAFTA-winning CBeebies TV presenter, actor, dancer and author will be joining us in the bookshop on Tuesday 17th March. We are celebrating the release of his brand new book George and the Dragons: Lava Goes Wild – perfect for young readers 7+. George Webster was catapulted …
We are thrilled to announce that in the lead up to World Book Day, we will be welcoming Children’s Laureate, bestselling author and award-winning screenwriter, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, to the bookshop. Frank will be signing his latest paperback book, The Blockbusters! This is a fantastic opportunity for children (and adults!) to meet a bestselling author and …
Join us in the bookshop as we chat to award-winning author Liz Flanagan as she releases her brand-new debut, historical fiction When we were Divided. Taking a new direction writing historical fiction for adults, multi-award-winning children’s author Liz Flanagan presents a searing debut. Expertly crafted and beautifully sensitive, this book with its themes of family …
Armchair detectives! Join author & TV quiz question setter Sarah Dunnakey for the perfect pre-Christmas treat. This December, head to the bookshop to find out more about The 12 Murders of Christmas – the ultimate killer puzzle book where Richard Osman meets Murdle. Sarah will give us an insight into how she put together this exciting book …
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 …
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 . …
** Please note that there has been a venue and time change to this event since it was first launched. It is now taking place at Truman Books in Farsley, with doors opening at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start. ** In Halloween week, two writers at the pinnacle of their craft explore myth, place and …
