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Literature, Reading & Book Events in Britain

With a huge variety of writing styles and traditions, literature in Britain is still a thriving pastime, with book readings, book signings and literature events taking place in almost every county. Every year sees some famous literary festivals taking place, including Hay on Wye Literary Festival, The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival, and the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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Burnside wins TS Eliot prize

Scottish poet John Burnside's Black Cat Bone has been named winner of the £15,000 TS Eliot Prize for Poetry, beating others in the strong shortlist.



Stamps pay tribute to Dahl charactersStamps pay tribute to Dahl characters

A special series of stamps have been released by the Royal Mail to celebrate Roald Dahl's children's classics.



Kinsella withdraws from TS Eliot awardsKinsella withdraws from TS Eliot awards

John Kinsella has become the second poet to withdraw from the ˜TS Eliot Prize' in protest over its sponsorship by investment firm, Aurum Funds.



The Proof of Love wins gay book prizeThe Proof of Love wins gay book prize

Catherine Hall's The Proof of Love has been announced as the winner of the Green Carnation Prize.





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Eric and the Mystical BearEric and the Mystical BearYork Mansion House in York
Friday, 17 Feb
A wonderful chance to meet popular children's author Peter Ward as he introduces the final story in his Viking Adventures trilogy. This time bold Eric takes centre stage; he has always been the outspo…
Jorvik Japes with Jeremy StrongJorvik Japes with Jeremy StrongNational Centre for Early Music in York
Thursday, 16 Feb
Join the brilliant Jeremy Strong, author of the famous Viking at School' and Viking in My Bed' books for children, for an exclusive Festival treat! Meet a host of Viking characters and hear stories fr…
Beware of DragonsBeware of DragonsTang Hall Library in York
Thursday, 16 Feb
Join David Pitt, the Crow Man and York Libraries for a dragon-packed event. Listen to stories of dragons before making your own dragon mask. Pre-booking advised: 01904 552655 (Tang Hall) Suitable fo…
Beware of DragonsBeware of DragonsExplore York Library Centre in York
Thursday, 16 Feb
Join David Pitt, the Crow Man and York Libraries for a dragon-packed event. Listen to stories of dragons before making your own dragon mask. Pre-booking advised: 01904 552828 (York) Suitable for chi…
Sworn SwordSworn SwordYork Mansion House in York
Wednesday, 15 Feb
Come along to meet gifted young novelist James Aitcheson and hear readings from Sworn Sword, the first in a gripping new series exploring the turbulent years which followed the Battle of Hastings, as …
Little Red Riding Hood Meets the VikingsLittle Red Riding Hood Meets the VikingsNational Centre for Early Music in York
Monday, 13 Feb
Tradition is left far behind with Booster Cushion Theatre's motorcycling heroine as she encounters a myriad of characters in this hilarious retelling of the Little Red Riding Hood story! Suitable for …
Viking GoldViking GoldYork Mansion House in York
Monday, 13 Feb
Come along to meet talented debut novelist Victoria Finnigan and hear readings from her book Viking Gold - a thrilling tale of action and adventure, of love and loss, and the power of an unlikely frie…
Foot in the Door 2Foot in the Door 2University Of Derby in Derby
Tuesday, 20 Mar
FOOT IN THE DOOR 2 presents an evening featuring some of the fantastic groups and organisations working locally to support writers. With a mixture of great stories, poetry and performances, plus a hos…
Massive Charity Book Sale MorstonMassive Charity Book Sale MorstonVillage Hall in Morston
Saturday, 5 May
A huge charity book sale in aid of Friends of Morston Church is taking place in Morston on the North Norfolk Coast. There are thousands of secondhand books on all subjects and at all prices - somethin…
3rd Unpublished Fiction Writers Open Reading 20123rd Unpublished Fiction Writers Open Reading 2012Wood Green Library in London
Saturday, 7 Jul
We are seeking budding unpublished fiction writers for our 3rd Unpublished Fiction Writers Open Reading (novelist ,short-story, playwrite, poem)? Do you have what it takes. If yes, we would like to he…
Book Postcard and Ephemera FairBook Postcard and Ephemera FairParish Gardens Stockton Parish Church in Stockton On Tees,
Saturday, 9 Jun
Saturday 9th June 2012 A Book, Postcard and Ephemera Fair in purpose built luxury marquees held in the Parish Gardens, Stockton Parish Church, High Street, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1SP Free admission, r…
From Idea to PublicationFrom Idea to PublicationLight House Media Centre in Wolverhampton
Tuesday, 27 Mar
FROM IDEA TO PUBLICATION ' creative writing course Light House, Wolverhampton Tuesdays from 27th Mar-15th May, 6pm-8:30pm Tickets £100 from Light House Box Office on 01902 716055 This eigh…
Forked – Performance PoetryForked – Performance PoetryThe B-Bar in Plymouth
Thursday, 22 Mar
Forked presents premium performance poetry and spoken word entertainment, courtesy of Apples & Snakes, England's leading organisation for performance poetry. Featuring: Hip Yak Poetry Shack with Chris…
Forked – Performance PoetryForked – Performance PoetryThe B-Bar in Plymouth
Thursday, 19 Jan
Ant the Rant, bringing poetical satire to the satellite masses, misfits, pissed modernists and the i-groan generation. Ant is a regular on the London performance poetry scene and has performed everywh…
Dickens 2012Dickens 2012The Museum Rutland County Museum in Oakham
Thursday, 9 Feb
In celebration of Dickens' 200th Birthday we will be holding a literary reading by the Dickens Fellowship, followed by the screening of the musical adaptation of Oliver. Why not come in period dress t…
Discover Festival 2012Discover Festival 2012Snibston Discover Park in Coalville
Friday, 18 May
DISCOVER FESTIVAL A weekend of science-fiction, fantasy and horror writing 18th-20th May, Snibston Discovery Museum and Century Theatre Tickets £45 (under-18s £40) plus £2 booking…
Discover Festival 2012Discover Festival 2012Snibston Discover Park in Coalville
Friday, 18 May
DISCOVER FESTIVAL A weekend of science-fiction, fantasy and horror writing 18th-20th May, Snibston Discovery Museum and Century Theatre Tickets £45 (under-18s £40) plus £2 booking…
Moffat Book Events Presents beyond the Garden GateMoffat Book Events Presents beyond the Garden GateTown Hall Lodge in Moffat
Saturday, 26 May
Spend a delightful weekend exploring Beyond the Garden Gate' in the beautiful old spa town of Moffat in south west Scotland. Moffat Book Events offers two glorious days of visiting gardens, meeting a…
Moffat Book Events Presents beyond the Garden GateMoffat Book Events Presents beyond the Garden GateTown Hall in Moffat
Saturday, 26 May
Spend a delightful weekend exploring Beyond the Garden Gate' in the beautiful old spa town of Moffat in south west Scotland. Moffat Book Events offers two glorious days of visiting gardens, meeting a…
1002 Nights Gala Storytelling Performance1002 Nights Gala Storytelling PerformanceItton Village Hall in Itton
Saturday, 11 Feb
NaCOT & The Centre for Narrative Leadership presents 1002 NIGHTS GALA STORYTELLING PERFORMANCE Michael Harvey with Geoff Mead Sat 11th Feb 2012, 7.30pm Itton Village Hall, Chepstow Road Itton, NP1…

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