Farsley Lit Fest
8th Oct – 22nd Nov
Locations: Truman Books, The Old Woollen, Various Locations
More details: https://farsleylit.co.uk/
The third edition of The Farsley Literature Festival is set to commence this week, launching a six-week programme of meticulously curated events starting on Tuesday, 8th October. Organized by the teams behind Truman Books, The Old Woollen, and other local partners, the festival promises to bring an array of acclaimed authors to the vibrant Leeds suburb of Farsley, alongside emerging writers, local talent, and more.
Launched in 2022, and now in its third year, the festival will feature bestselling author Ian Rankin as he presents his latest work, Midnight and Blue, part of his popular John Rebus thriller series. Other prominent names joining the lineup include:
Staying true to their mission, the Farsley Lit Fest organizers will also spotlight emerging authors throughout the 2024 edition. The ‘Debut Class of 2024’ event will highlight nine debut authors, including Jennie Godfrey, Flora Carr, and Sarah Marsh, who will share their journeys to publication.
Additional highlights include:
The festival also caters to young readers, with a series of family events held at Farsley Library and Truman Books. Activities include:
Farsley Lit Fest is proudly presented by The Old Woollen and Truman Books.
For full listings and ticket information, visit: https://farsleylit.co.uk/
Amanda Truman expressed her excitement, saying, “We’re over the moon to be going into these next few weeks for what will be our third year of Farsley Lit Fest and one we hope will be the best one yet! We’re incredibly proud of the diverse programme we’ve curated this year; with events varying from globally-recognised authors down to those just beginning their literary career journeys, and everything else in between. That we can do all of this on our doorstep in the wonderful community of Farsley makes it all the more worthwhile and special to us.”