Frankenstein was written as a horror story – part of a challenge dreamt up on a rainy holiday afternoon. Come and read extracts from this scary favourite aloud by candlelight…more

If Windrush hadn’t happened, which exciting authors and much loved books would be missing from the literary world? How did Windrush and the following 70 years shape writing in the…more

In 1969 Harlem was stigmatised as an area ravaged by crime and gripped by a heroin pandemic. But beneath the national headlines a social and cultural revolution was taking place,…more

Select readings by authors from this year’s collection of short stories and poems. Produced by students, staff and alumni, along with WordSpace writers and poets; this anthology has a mythic…more

Join Apprentice Poet in Residence Ian Walker for a silent poetry disco (complete with mirror ball and soothing low light). We’ll provide headphones so you can listen to whatever poetry…more

An enemy from the past is back to test Detective McAvoy to breaking point. Join journalist turned bestselling crime writer David Mark for a delicious curry as he talks about…more

Join tonight’s speaker – author, journalist and broadcaster Bidisha – and six shortlisted writers for the SI Leeds Literary Prize 2018 Awards ceremony. Prize Patron Bidisha will be reflecting on…more

Ever wondered what the future will look like? Concerned about humanity’s impact on the planet? Climate scientists, engineers, children, writers and artists visualised their ideas for a sustainable zero carbon…more

The Oldie Literary Lunches have become a venerable institution on the London literary scene since they were first launched in 1996. Held monthly at Simpson’s-in-the-Strand, we also partner with regional…more

Celebrate National Poetry Day at our annual networking event for poets from across Yorkshire. Catch up with other writers, share your pamphlets and chapbooks. Hosted by Poet in Residence Imtiaz…more

Tracy Beaker is back, and she’s a mum now… Jess thinks Tracy is the best mum ever – their flat might be a bit mouldy but it’s their happy home….more

Meet 15-year-old Muzna, so used to being invisible she can’t believe the hottest boy in school is interested, and 12-year-old Jerome, shot by police who mistook his toy gun for…more

What matters most: marriage or friendship? Fidelity or art? The wishes of the living or the talents of the dead? Novelist and poet Blake Morrison, winner of the J.R. Ackerley…more

The Friends of the Manor House hosts an event with journalist and writer Andrew Bibby, who delves deep into the landscapes of ‘middle England’. Journeying from west Dorset to north…more

Charles Lubelski discusses his fascinating account of Bradford publishers and printers, Lund Humphries, with noted cultural historian Tom Steele. One of the most significant publishers of 20th century modernist British…more

Since retiring from politics in 2017, former Home Secretary and Shadow Chancellor Alan Johnson has become a celebrated, award-winning author. His fourth memoir transports us to a world of Dansettes…more

Bradford-born firebrand Austin Mitchell rattled the cage of British politics for 38 years, fighting for his constituents in Great Grimsby while a proud fishing community battled through some of its…more

Ilkley blogger Jim Coulson and his kids regularly explore Yorkshire, uncovering the weird and wonderful stuff families can get up to. In this engaging multimedia celebration, Jim is both stand-up…more

The Leeds Book Award winning author of Sky Chasers and Letters from the Lighthouse offers a special event for school groups – a tale of mystery and adventure that will…more

Engaging, humane, sharp, funny and unforgettable, Alan Bennett is back! Alan reads from his work as only he can and talks about his life and writing. A very special event…more