To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the publication of Casino Royale we will be talking all things 007 as part of this year’s Big Read. Join Festival Reader-in-Residence David Mark to explore the novel that introduced the world’s most famous spy. Pick up your free copy of the book from participating libraries …
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2013 marks the ninth year of the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award. The award, run in partnership with WHSmith, was created to celebrate the very best in crime writing and is open to British and Irish authors whose novels were published in paperback over the previous twelve months. Crime writing’s most …
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With more than 80 authors programmed in over 20 events over one long criminally good weekend, we wanted to give you a helping hand with our ‘Pick of the Panels’. Here’s a glimpse of some of the subjects under discussion with some panels you can really get your teeth stuck in o! Fri 19 July | 10.30am | £10 PANEL …
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Calling all aspiring writers! Don’t miss your chance to hone your novel and short story writing skills with a day-long programme of workshops and seminars led by bestselling crime writers, publishing industry professionals and real-life crime experts. 2013 Creative Thursday Thursday 18 July Time – 9am – 6pm Price – £99 per person This year’s Creative …
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Day Rovers, Weekend Rovers and Individual Event Tickets for the 2013 Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival are flying out the door! On this year’s programme there’s more of the biggest names in the business than ever before with Special Guests including Val McDermid, Kate Atkinson, Charlaine Harris, Susan Hill, Ruth Rendell interviewed by Jeanette Winterson, Lee Child, William McIlvanney and Ian …
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The 2013 Festival was launched with a bang on the evening of April 18th at the magnificent British Library! You can read more on the launch by clicking here. See some of the fun that was had on the night (and see if you can spot anyone you know!) by browsing through our gallery, below…
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