Celebrating the world of words

Mysteries, Murder and Mayhem

10th JulyPalace Theatre

Join acclaimed authors Michelle Harrison, Sarah Hilary, and Alexandra Benedict for a gripping Friday morning of mysteries, murder and mayhem at Newark Book Festival.

The Gothic Revival

10th JulyPalace Theatre

Enjoy a afternoon with authors behind gothic novels, Essie Fox and Stephanie Bramwell-Lawes in The Gothic Revival.

Now we are 10

10th JulyPalace Theatre

Five bestselling authors take to the stage to celebrate a decade of storytelling in Newark Book Festival's Friday afternoon panel, Now we are 10.

Becoming an Independent Author with J.A.C Beardmore, author of This Way Lies Madness, part of the THUMBverse series. In interview with Alex Lewczuk.

Becoming an Independent Author with J.A.C Beardmore

10th JulyNewark Library Meeting Room

Learn about becoming an independent author with J.A.C Beardmore, the author of the THUMBverse series, in an interview with Southside Broadcasting's Alex Lewczuk.

The Walking Cure - Annabel Streets. Interviewed by Lee Stuart Evans. Newark Book Festival 2026

The Walking Cure – Annabel Streets

The Walking Cure - Annabel Streets

10th JulyPalace Theatre

Discover the restorative power of the natural world with Annabel Streets, "the Queen of Walking", as she talks about her latest book, The Walking Cure.

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Battle of the Genres

11th JulyPalace Theatre

Join us for the Battle of the Genres! Where four authors go head to head to defend their writing genre. This year, we're bringing together fantasy, gothic horror, contemporary and golden age crime.

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Harriet Tyce: Witch Trial

11th JulyPalace Theatre

Spend the afternoon with The Traitors contestant, and bestselling author Harriet Tyce, talking about her latest book Witch Trial.

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An evening with Jay McGuiness

11th JulyPalace Theatre

Join us for an evening with Jay McGuiness, best known as a vocalist in the boyband The Wanted, as he discusses his latest fantasy novel, Poison Tides in conversation with The Cult of Coco.