10th - 13th October
Get ready to be challenged, inspired, entertained, and swept away as some of the hottest names in fiction descend on the city, including Helen Fielding, Rebecca F. Kuang, Jodi Picoult, Alan Hollinghurst, Tracy Chevalier, and David Peace.
With over 35 events across three days, delve into history, humour, poetry, and philosophy.
Highlights include an exclusive dramatic reading from the latest novel by the acclaimed Durham author, Pat Barker CBE, and Sunderland-born author Terry Deary – of Horrible Histories fame – discusses his first history book for adults.
Take part in creative writing workshops, join a children’s story time, explore the mysteries of the cosmos, uncover history’s hidden women, or hear about the challenges of writing in conflict zones.
Durham Book Festival takes place 10–13 October at Gala Durham, Clayport Library and Collected Books.