Jackie Kay - "I had a lovely time. I'll spread the word that Scarborough is a great literature festival!"

John Harvey - "Both days I was at the festival the sun continued to shine happily, audiences were present in large numbers and the library staff organising events were both efficient and welcoming."

Graham Hurley - "This is just to say a very big thank you for Friday's panel: sell-out audience, excellent organisation, beautiful weather! I thought you all did us proud. I shall spread the word far and wide."

Stuart Pawson - "We enjoyed ourselves immensely. Every thing about the festival was first class, including the weather. A big Well Done to you all."

Alison Weir - "I'd like to thank you and your lovely colleagues for making us so welcome in Scarborough. I've done nearly 400 events over the years, and I was truly impressed by the professional attention to detail given to the organising of this festival, and the enthusiasm, friendliness and dedication of all involved. We all felt the same, and I am passing on my comments to my publishers at Random House"