Start your day with one of Yorkshire’s finest!

Simon is a champion of the Northern arts and has worked extensively in film, radio and television. Exploding onto the poetry scene with Zoom he rapidly became the people’s poet. Simon will read from his latest memoir Gig, which is a warm and vivid book about music, poetry and family.

Visit the author's website: www.simonarmitage.com

We are sorry to announce that Susan Hill has been taken ill unexpectedly and will therefore be unable to attend her event at The Scarborough Literature Festival on Friday 18th April. However we are delighted to announce that Marina Lewycka has agreed to step in to replace Susan at the Literary Lunch at The Crescent Hotel, Scarborough. Marina is the top-selling author of 'A short history of Tractors in Ukrainian' and 'Two Caravans'. We are extremely grateful for her for stepping in at such short notice and look forward to welcoming her to Scarborough.
A ticket for this event includes a 3 course lunch with coffee/tea to follow.

If you have booked this event and would like to speak to someone please telephone Scarborough Library on 0845 034 9516 and ask for Heather, Lee or Marion.

Share the sweet delights of this successful Yorkshire author.

The sensory pleasures of food and wine weave a common thread throughout her work. At this event Joanne will be reading from and talking about her latest novel, The Lollipop Shoes which reintroduces the characters first appearing in Joanne’s best selling novel Chocolat. Coffee and chocolates will be served.

Visit the author's website: www.joanne-harris.co.uk

Wear comfortable shoes suitable for the town trail and bring an umbrella if necessary!

No time to kill! Don’t miss the chance to meet Britain’s top crime writer Ian Rankin!

Ian is best known for the creation of Detective Inspector Rebus. His novels have been successfully adapted for television, starring John Hannah and more recently Ken Stott as Rebus. Ian is a prolific writer and has won many honours and awards including the 2007 British Book awards Crime Thriller of the Year and an O.B.E.

Come to this ‘Top Rankin’ event to find out if there is life after Rebus! A complimentary glass of wine will be included in the ticket price.

Visit the author's website: www.ianrankin.net