Derbyshire Literature Festival is just about to kick off with some great meet the author sessions taking place across the county for fiction and non fiction lovers alike.
Taking place between 11th – 20th May, the Festival offers book clubs, reading groups, readers and local writers the opportunity to get up close and personal with a superb range of writers. Priscilla Baily, from Derbyshire Libraries, tells us about some of the highlights that you won’t want to miss:
Fantastic Fiction
Acclaimed novelist Louise Doughty returns to Derbyshire to talk about her latest gripping novel Whatever You Love. Louise will be at Newbold Library on Monday 14th May at 7.00pm.
Carole Matthews, internationally best selling author of successful romantic comedy novels, could be the just the ticket for a fun night out. Join Carole to hear more about her journey from Milton Keynes to Hollywood, and her latest novel Summer Daydreams, at Buxton Library on Tuesday 15th May 7.15 pm. £5.00
Award winning young writer Edward Hogan makes a welcome return to the county of his birth for an event at Glossop Library on Friday May 11th at 7.15 pm. Edward will be discussing his intriguing second novel, The Hunger Trace, set in the Derbyshire Dales, which explores the relationships between a group of characters linked through the place where they live and their shared histories. £5.00
Calling all crime lovers! Steven Dunne will be talking about his third novel Deity at Darley Dale Methodist Church Hall on Friday 11th May at 2.00pm. Join the Derby based writer at a special preview event for the Festival, where Steven reveals all about his latest serial killer thriller. £5.00
Leicestershire based Martin Davies will be travelling up to the Peak District to talk about his third novel, The Year After, a historical detective story set around the time of World War 1. Martin’s bestselling debut novel The Conjuror’s Bird was a Richard & Judy book club choice. You can meet Martin at Hathersage Memorial Hall on Thursday 17th May at 2.00pm. £5.00
Set in 1950s Scotland, Isla Dewar’s latest novel A Winter Bride will be the subject for her visit to Long Eaton Library on Thursday 17th May at 7.15pm Join this popular writer to find out more about her fictional world. £5.00
While Morag Joss is another Scottish writer taking part in this year’s festival. Morag is an award winning crime novelist, but her latest novel Across the Bridge is a multi layered story about missing people in the wake of a disaster, set in the Scottish Highlands. Morag will be talking about her new book at Whitwell Community Centre on Wednesday 16th May at 7.15pm. £5.00
Another highlight is a special readers/writers day with Sara Sheridan (photo above) who will be running a writing workshop and giving an author talk, featuring her extensive use of archive material in producing her best selling historical novels. This is a great chance to hear more about how historical records and documents can come alive, with an introduction to local archive material by staff from Derbyshire Record Office as well. This exciting day for writers, historians and readers, takes place on Saturday 19th May at the Medway Centre in Bakewell. £8.00
Non fiction highlights
BBC Security Correspondent Gordon Corera lifts the lid on the secret world of MI6 and British intelligence in his latest book T_he Art of Betrayal: Life and Death in the British Secret Service_. Join Gordon to hear more about this fascinating and topical subject at Chesterfield Library on Thursday 17th May at 7.15 pm.
Jasvinder Sanghera discusses Shame Travels, sequel to the best selling Shame, at Ilkeston Library on Wednesday 16th May at 7.00pm In her new book, she challenges thirty years of rejection by returning to her roots and family history on a life altering trip to India. Derby born Jasvinder survived a forced marriage to co-found a national project supporting men and women affected by honour-based crimes and forced marriages.
Around the World in 80 Books with Oxygen Press. An introduction to writing from the world’s greatest cities by acclaimed City Picks editors Malcolm Burgess and Heather Reyes. Join them for an action packed journey round the world at Buxton Museum on Sunday 13th May at 2.00pm.
h2. Get involved
Borrow books by all these authors from Derbyshire Libraries.
Download a festival brochure and find out more here.
Pick up a brochure or buy tickets at all Derbyshire Libraries or get in touch for tickets and booking: by phone 08 456 058 058 or by email.
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