Thu - November 19 at 6:30 pm

Michael Bracewell’s novella-cum-fairy tale is at once deeply romantic and laced with comedy – not unlike the band themselves – and perhaps (in fictional form) the most astute and celebratory portrait of The Smiths to date.

Thu - November 19 at 7:30 pm

Helen Farish & Katharine Towers, two poets with a shared interest in the nature of creativity come together to read from their new collections at the Lit & Phil.

Fri - November 20 at 1:00 pm

Award-winning journalist and broadcaster Steph McGovern in conversation with Vic Watson about her first novel Deadline.

Sat - November 21 at 11:00 am

Don’t miss Tahmima Anam discussing her gripping new book, Uprising, with James Routledge from Opt Indie Books!

Sat - November 21 at 1:30 pm

Join author Andrew Michael Hurley for a discussion on his novel, Saltwash, hosted by journalist Daniel James. Book your tickets now to secure your place at this literary insight and conversation.

Mon - November 23 at 7:00 pm

Red Squirrel Press invites you to join us for the launch of Sean O’Brien’s poetry pamphlet, Back of Beyond: English Mysteries.

Tue - November 24 at 6:00 pm

Newcastle based crime-writer Trevor Wood will be talking to David Whetstone about his work and, in particular, his latest crime novel, The Angel of Death.

Wed - November 25 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

At this event, BIPC officers (and writers) Elaine Cusack and Hannah Hoare will talk about their own writing journeys, the lessons they learnt along the way, and how free library support can help at every stage. We will also hear from the BIPC’s intellectual property specialist John Cunningham on some of the key issues facing creatives today, including artificial intelligence and copyright.

Wed - November 25 at 6:00 pm

Will Tullett takes your nose on a journey through the past and across the globe. Along the way we sniff the foul, the fragrant, and everything in between.

Thu - November 26 at 2:00 pm

Small press and North East publishing roundtable. Come and hear representatives from each discuss publishing in the North East.

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