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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported our 20th anniversary Festival this year - we had an amazing time! Block off mid-May 2027 for our 21st!

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Our 20th anniversary Festival launches today with bestselling novelist, stand-up and star of Father Ted & Derry Girls, Ardal O'Hanlon. Join us at Huddersfield Town Hall for what promises to be a very entertaining evening! www.huddlitfest.org.uk/event/ardal-...

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An Evening with Ardal O’Hanlon • Huddersfield Literature Festival

Star of Father Ted & Death in Paradise , Ardal O’Hanlon chats about his career as an actor, stand-up comedian & bestselling novelist.

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We have three sold out events already - so if you're thinking of attending one of our events in May, get booking! www.huddlitfest.org.uk/events/

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

On 18 April we held a Music Journalism workshop in partnership with Saving Grace Music, engaging young writers aged 18-30 and inspiring new voices. Read more about it here www.saving-grace.co.uk/news/from-pa...

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

20/20 Writing Competition - announcement of longlist! We're excited to announce the 20 writers who have made it on to our longlist - along with some Highly Commended entries that almost made the cut.

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' is now number nine British and Irish history bestseller at Waterstones. Currently 20% off the cover price. www.waterstones.com/book/these-i...

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These Isles by Brian Groom | Waterstones

Buy These Isles by Brian Groom from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

The paperback of VIANNE comes out on March 6th. And doesn't it look terrific?

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

The full brochure for our HuddLitFest 20th anniversary Festival is now available to download from our website - tickets already flying out! www.huddlitfest.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

I'll be at Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales', Fri 15th May, 2pm-3pm, Heritage Quay. Book here: www.huddlitfest.org.uk/event/these-... (Book due out Feb 26th, can be preordered.)

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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Don't miss this year's @huddlitfest.bsky.social line-up, including a fascinating talk by Sir Vince Cable on what the rise of the Asian superstates means for our future - tickets here: www.huddlitfest.org.uk/event/vince-... In partnership with the @huddersfielduni.bsky.social. #booksky

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Vince Cable – Eclipsing the West • Huddersfield Literature Festival

In partnership with the University of Huddersfield. Subtitled event. In this fascinating talk, Vince Cable will discuss what the rise of the Asian

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sarahblackburn @sarahblackburn.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Huddersfield Literature Festival (HuddLit Fest 2025) - there are some events live on their website. The festival runs from 08 May to 18 May 2025. Russ Thomas and A A Dhand are appearing on Thursday 15 May 2025. xx📘💙📚 @thevoiceofruss.bsky.social @huddlitfest.bsky.social

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Fox Lane Books 🦊 @foxlanebooks.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Lorraine Kelly is coming to @huddlitfest.bsky.social this year to celebrate the pb release of The Island Swimmer Lorraine will also be talking about her TV career and her other work which led to a CBE for services to journalism and charity work Sat 8/3 🎟️ www.huddlitfest.org.uk/event/lorrai...

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Michelle Hodgson @michellehodgson.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Tickets for our @huddlitfest.bsky.social event with Philippa Gregory have now all gone! Best to move quick if you're planning on coming to our other pre-Festival event on 8 March with Lorraine Kelly www.thelbt.org/what-s-on/sp...

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An Evening with Lorraine Kelly | Lawrence Batley Theatre

The Huddersfield Literature Festival presents a special pre-festival event with the much-loved TV presenter Lorraine Kelly at Lawrence Batley Theatre.

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Michelle Hodgson @michellehodgson.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Two weeks today I'll be interviewing one of TV's most beloved interviewers at Lawrence Batley Theatre #Huddersfield as part of @huddlitfest.bsky.social Early bird tickets £12.50/£10. Come along if you can! www.thelbt.org/what-s-on/sp... #internationalwomensday

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An Evening with Lorraine Kelly | Lawrence Batley Theatre

The Huddersfield Literature Festival presents a special pre-festival event with the much-loved TV presenter Lorraine Kelly at Lawrence Batley Theatre.

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Michelle Hodgson @michellehodgson.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Our @huddlitfest.bsky.social brochure is now available for download - a host of author talks, poetry and music/dance performance, workshops, children's events & more www.huddlitfest.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Our fundraiser is at £240 with a target of £500, could you help us get to half way or the next round number? We're a not for profit and every donation helps us to deliver events and activities that boost wellbeing, community cohesion and the local economy localgiving.org/fundraising/...

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

On 30 January 2025, creative individuals & organisations met at the Media Centre to exchange ideas, network and share their stories. Festival Director Michelle Hodgson attended as one of the organisers. Read our latest blog to find our more: www.huddlitfest.org.uk/culture-coll...

A busy indoor event with people engaging at various stalls and tables. Attendees are seen interacting, browsing materials, and having discussions. A banner in the foreground reads 'MAKER WORLD – The Children's Art School,' featuring colorful illustrations of creative activities. Another sign in the background indicates 'Arts & Humanities Huddersfield.' The space has a wooden ceiling with warm lighting, and there is a mix of people of different ages and styles, contributing to a vibrant, interactive atmosphere

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Over the coming weeks we'll be posting about the wonderful funders & sponsors of #HuddLitFest25 Starting off this week, we'd like to thank One17 Charitable Trust for supporting our Schools Programme this year with a generous grant. Find out more: www.one17design.com/charity

A group of students in school uniforms are sitting at grey desks in a classroom or cafeteria. One girl with braided hair is speaking while holding a pen, and a boy across from her is smiling with a sheet of paper in front of him. Other students are seated around them, some listening attentively. The background shows more students sitting further back at similar desks with blue chairs

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Join Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant at #HuddLitFest25 to discuss his book Less which considers how we can make ourselves happier by rediscovering the joy of living with fewer, better quality things Friday 16 May, 7-8pm, The Civic Holmfirth Book: www.huddlitfest.org.uk/event/patric...

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Patrick Grant – Less • Huddersfield Literature Festival

Join Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant to find out how having fewer better things can make us happier. The average person today has nearly

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Our schools coordinator Louise Grassby has had a lovely afternoon meeting educators to discuss the schools programme. It was great to hear about the lasting impact on pupils and how teachers value the sessions. Email Louise at hlfschoolcoordinator@gmail.com by 12noon on Thurs to get involved!

A woman stands smiling beside a presentation setup at an event. She is wearing a red top and dark pants, with brown boots. Behind her is a banner for the "Huddersfield Literature Festival" with the tagline "Bringing words to life" and a Schools Programme section. A large screen displays a slide titled "Rappaman: Read Aloud Proud workshop," featuring a photo of a man in a knitted hat and scarf, along with text about poetry workshops and images of book covers.

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Much-loved TV presenter Lorraine Kelly is coming to #huddlitfest25 for a special pre-festival event on Saturday 8 March at Lawrence Batley Theatre! Tickets go on sale via the Theatre website tomorrow, Fri 31 Jan around 12noon. More info: www.huddlitfest.org.uk/event/lorrai... pc: Nicky Johnston

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An Evening with Lorraine Kelly • Huddersfield Literature Festival

The Huddersfield Literature Festival presents a special pre-Festival event with the much-loved TV presenter Lorraine Kelly. Join us to celebrate the

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Fan of crime literature? On Sat 10 May join Yvonne Battle-Felton and Lisa Rookes as they chat about their new novels, both set in small communities where dark secrets are revealed with dramatic consequences Book Now: www.huddlitfest.org.uk/event/grippi... Early bird: £5 (£3 conc) #huddlitfest25

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Gripping Mysteries with Yvonne Battle-Felton & Lisa Rookes • Huddersfield Literature Festival

If you’re a fan of gripping mysteries with bold characters and unexpected twists then you’ll love this event! Yvonne Battle-Felton and Lisa Rookes chat

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

The early bird catches the (book) worm! 🔖 We're running Early Bird offers of most of our events for #huddlitfest25 until 23 Apr 🥳 Don't miss out on snagging a "cheep-er" ticket for one of our events. Book now: www.huddlitfest.org.uk/events/ p.s. sorry (not sorry) for the bird puns!

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

📣 It's BACK! HuddLitFest25 returns 8-18 May and the first of our events have just gone live on our website 🤩 Visit www.huddlitfest.org.uk to browse and book tickets. We're adding more events over the coming days and weeks so keep your eyes peeled for lots of exciting updates! #huddlitfest25

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

📣Attn Huddersfield educators! Find out about our Schools Programme on Tues 4 Feb, 3.30-5.30pm at our event at Lawrence Batley Theatre. Louise Grassby our schools coordinator will talk about the programme, how it works, and why it's important. Book your free place: hlfschoolcoordinator@gmail.com

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Page One @ukpageone.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Day 17 of our advent calendar - Joanne Harris We loved chatting with @joannechocolat.bsky.social back in Nov 2021 about all things writing, including how finding an agent has (and hasn’t) changed since she broke in & the current state of the publishing industry www.writegear.co.uk/podcast/s9-e...

Cover image for episode 91 of Page One - The Writer's Podcast featuring Joanne Harris and her book, A Narrow Door

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Abir Mukherjee @radiomukhers.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Look what just arrived! An early copy of ‘The Chemist’, by my mate AA Dhand. Out May 2025. Just what the doctor ordered.

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

We're looking forward to showcasing their work at an open mic at our Festival in May - a really great initiative

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

If any ethical companies or individuals with cash to spare would like to donate to our festival, please don't hesitate to get in contact (cue discussion on how to judge ethical) www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...

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From the Baillie Gifford to the Giller: can literary prizes survive protests against sponsors?

Writers have been coming out against companies that fund awards, with serious implications for the books industry

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Michelle Hodgson @michellehodgson.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Had a great night out at the @yorkshirepost.bsky.social Tourism Awards last night with colleagues & friends Michelle B & Milton, thrilled that @huddlitfest.bsky.social was a finalist in two categories

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Michelle Hodgson @michellehodgson.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Accessories ready for the @yorkshirepost.bsky.social Tourism Awards tonight, thrilled that @huddlitfest.bsky.social is a finalist in two categories

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

In which a middle-class woman of a certain age proves rather more difficult than previously assumed...

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Missed #Storytime live from my phone on the Crewe-Cardiff train? Never fear - here it is, cleaned and polished... ko-fi.com/post/The-Clo...

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The Clockwork King

Joanne Harris and the Storytime Band published a post on Ko-fi

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Delighted to announce we have our @artscouncilengland.bsky.social funding confirmed for 2025! Our Festival will take place from 8-18 May in venues across Huddersfield and online. Already confirmed (with more to follow)👇

Alan Johnson sitting in a chair and smiling in front of a Festival banner

Joanne Harris sitting in a chair and smiling in front of a Festival banner

Rachel Joyce in a park, leaning on a fence and smiling

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Milford SFF Conference @milfordsff.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

The Milford Bursary for SFF Writers of Colour is open for applications until Dec 13 for the Sept 2025 workshop! More info and a downloadable application here: www.milfordsf.co.uk/bursaries.htm

Photograph is of the inside of the library at Gladstone's Library in North Wales. The building has two floors, wood columns and rafters, and several book shelves. On the ground floor are several wood tables with people sitting at them. Upstairs, just behind the railings, are more desks. This Tudor style building attracts visitors and writers from all over the UK.

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Huddersfield Literature Festival is no longer actively posting to X (Twitter). To follow the festival and find out about what’s happening in 2025, please follow us on: Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & YouTube. Sign up to our email newsletter: mailchi.mp/huddlitfest/...

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

We are proud to have three amazing Patrons: Sir Patrick Stewart, Lemn Sissay OBE and lisa luxx - all pictured here appearing at our Festival

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Hello Bluesky! We're excited to join the community and looking forward to chatting all things books, poetry and arts in general. Here are just a few pics from HuddLitFest24 #books #literaturefestival #litfest #reading #poetry #Huddersfield #Yorkshire

The Tiger Who Came to Tea character with two ladies and a small child

Simon Armitage on stage with a fox lectern

Dark Horse Theatre actors with learning disabilities, performing in our Tipi

A group of people in coats in a forest at an outdoor workshop

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