The Festival of Words returns this autumn with a packed line-up of bestselling authors, exciting workshops, and special events across East Yorkshire. Organised by East Riding Libraries and supported by Arts Council England, the programme features a wide range of talks, discussions, and creative activities designed to inspire book lovers and budding writers alike.
| Date | Time | Event | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 26 Sept | 2pm | Zoë Sharp: Write to Fight | Goole Library | £6 |
| 7pm | Charlie English: The CIA Book Club (with Lee Karen Stow) | Beverley Library | £6 | |
| Sat 27 Sept | 10am | M.W. Craven & Zoë Sharp: Dark, twist-filled fiction | Beverley Memorial Hall | £7 |
| 12 noon | Paula Sutton & Mel Pennant: Cosy crime and vintage sleuthing | Beverley Memorial Hall | £7 | |
| 2pm | Cara Hunter & Simon McCleave: Suspense and secrets | Beverley Memorial Hall | £7 | |
| 6.30pm | Antony Johnston: Interactive murder mystery | Beverley Memorial Hall | £7 | |
| Sun 28 Sept | 10.30am | AY Chao: World-building workshop | Beverley Library | £10 |
| 1.30pm | Eliza Chan & Sunyi Dean: Speculative fiction talk | Beverley Library | £7 | |
| 3pm | Ben Aaronovitch: Rivers of London series | Beverley Library | £7 | |
| Mon 29 Sept | 5pm | Simon Tolkien: Online event (in person & Zoom) | Bridlington Central Library | Free |
| Tue 30 Sept | 1pm | Jeevani Charika: Legal advice for writers | Beverley Library | £10 |
| Wed 1 Oct | 7pm | Bob Fischer: 1970s and ’80s nostalgia | Goole Library | £7 |
| Thu 2 Oct | 7.30pm | Lola Jaye: Exploring hidden histories | South Cave Library | £6 |
| Fri 3 Oct | 2pm | Lucy Nichol: Writing about mental health | Willerby Library | £10 |
| 7.30pm | Helen Lederer: In conversation | Pocklington Arts Centre | £10 | |
| Sat 4 Oct | 10.30am | George Egg: Snack Hacker (comedy & cookery) | Bridlington Spa | £6 |
| 1pm | Mike Gayle: Hope Street | Bridlington Spa | £6 | |
| 2pm | Festival Cream Tea | Bridlington Spa | £6 | |
| 3pm | Cathy Bramley: Somewhere Only We Know | Bridlington Spa | £6 |
New for 2025 is a multibuy offer: book 3 or more tickets (excluding Cream Tea, Helen Lederer, and free events) and get £2 off per ticket. Booking is essential for all events. For tickets and the full programme, visit festivalofwords.co.uk or call 01482 392699.
