Newark Book Festival Events
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Events not to miss!
The Lone Husky – Hannah Gold
The Lone Husky - Hannah Gold
Hear about Hannah Gold’s latest beautiful novel, The Lone Husky at this Newark Book Festival Schools and Home Educated Programme event.
Great Art Explained – James Payne
Great Art Explained - James Payne
Spend the evening with gallerist, curator, and writer James Payne during Newark Book Festival, reframing how we see art in his captivating talk, Great Art Explained.
The Gothic Revival
The Gothic Revival
Enjoy a afternoon with authors behind gothic novels, Essie Fox and Stephanie Bramwell-Lawes in The Gothic Revival.
Now we are 10
Now we are 10
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.
The Walking Cure – Annabel Streets
The Walking Cure - Annabel Streets
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.
Nordic Noir
Nordic Noir
Bringing together two standout voices in Scandinavian crime fiction, Antti Tuomainen and Katrín Júlíusdóttir, in a Nordic Noir author interview with Festival Director, Sara Bullimore.
Deadly Landscapes
Deadly Landscapes
Three leading crime writers explore the power of place in their work, in a conversation about Deadly Landscapes in literature.
Battle of the Genres
Battle of the Genres
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.
Harriet Tyce: Witch Trial
Harriet Tyce: Witch Trial
Spend the afternoon with The Traitors contestant, and bestselling author Harriet Tyce, talking about her latest book Witch Trial.
An evening with Jay McGuiness
An evening with Jay McGuiness
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.
The Overthinkers Club: Happy List
The Overthinkers Club: Happy List
Bring your young readers to meet Birdie, the main character of BAFTA-nominated screenwriter and stand-up comic Nat Luurtsema's new book, The Overthinkers Club.
Go All In: Reading for Pleasure
Go All In: Reading for Pleasure
Celebrate the joy and power of reading at this special “Go All In” Year of Reading event, championing reading for pleasure at every stage of life.
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Fringe Events
Matt Haig ‘The Midnight Train’
Matt Haig 'The Midnight Train'
Author Matt Haig joins Dr Tim Rideout to discuss his new book 'The Midnight Train' - presented by Newark Book Festival and Waterstones.
Riverside Herbal Forage, Workshop & Lunch with Hannah Sylvester
Riverside Herbal Forage, Workshop & Lunch with Hannah Sylvester
Join Hannah Sylvester, Medical Herbalist, on a riverside herbal forage and workshop at this Newark Book Festival fringe event.
On All Festival
Gathered Leaves, Exhibition at Vibrant Matter
Gathered Leaves, Exhibition at Vibrant Matter
Visit Newark's newest contemporary art gallery for a specially curated exhibition for Newark Book Festival, Gathered Leaves.
Open Doors Poetry with Leanne Moden
Open Doors Poetry with Leanne Moden
Join resident poet Leanne Moden for some wordy arts and crafts and see her work as part of the Open Doors programme.
Thursday 9th July
The Lone Husky – Hannah Gold
The Lone Husky - Hannah Gold
Hear about Hannah Gold’s latest beautiful novel, The Lone Husky at this Newark Book Festival Schools and Home Educated Programme event.
Beyond the Blue – Dear Emily
Beyond the Blue - Dear Emily
Returning to Newark Book Festival for a fourth year, Beyond the Blue presents their brand-new show, Dear Emily.
The Kingdom of Tigers – Felicity Yeoh
The Kingdom of Tigers - Felicity Yeoh
Join children's author Felicity Yeoh for a morning of musical suitcase production of The Kingdom of Tigers at St Mary Magdalene Church at Newark Book Festival.
Own the Awkward – Simon James Green
Own the Awkward - Simon James Green
Book your class' seats for an afternoon with author Simon James Green at Palace Theatre, where he'll talk about his latest teen books, and everything hilarious and awkward about growing up.
Sherwood Boys – Michael Somerville
Sherwood Boys - Michael Somerville
Join Author and Military Historian Michael Somerville at Newark Book Festival, as he delves into his story about the Sherwood Boys.
Great Art Explained – James Payne
Great Art Explained - James Payne
Spend the evening with gallerist, curator, and writer James Payne during Newark Book Festival, reframing how we see art in his captivating talk, Great Art Explained.
Friday 10th July
Capybara Disco Dream with Frances Stickley
Capybara Disco Dream with Frances Stickley
Join bestselling picture book author Frances Stickley as she and Colin the Capybara teach you all the latest moves from her new book, Capybara Disco Dreams.
Mysteries, Murder and Mayhem
Mysteries, Murder and Mayhem
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 Flight of Millicent Stanley
The Flight of Millicent Stanley
Discover the story of Millicent Stanley in a beautifully immersive installation by Electric Egg that brings Georgian Lincoln to life through animation, light, and sound.
Orbs of the Openlands
Orbs of the Openlands
Join Lawrence Mahon, Clare Lawrence, and Olivia Macnab for a lively discussion on this gripping fantasy series, Orbs of the Openlands.
The Gothic Revival
The Gothic Revival
Enjoy a afternoon with authors behind gothic novels, Essie Fox and Stephanie Bramwell-Lawes in The Gothic Revival.
Now we are 10
Now we are 10
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
Becoming an Independent Author with J.A.C Beardmore
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
The Walking Cure - Annabel Streets
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.
Saturday 11th July
Meet the Fosseway Writers
Meet the Fosseway Writers
Meet the voices behind Newark’s thriving writing scene, the Fosseway Writers, at Newark Book Shop, and discover more about how you can join.
The Doodling Poet
The Doodling Poet
Find The Doodling Poet as he pops up in and around Newark Library for some doodling, poems, colouring, and imaginative writing.
The Singing Mermaid – Rhubarb Theatre
The Singing Mermaid - Rhubarb Theatre
Bring your little ones for an interactive storytelling and craft session with The Singing Mermaid with Rhubarb Theatre during Newark Book Festival.
Nordic Noir
Nordic Noir
Bringing together two standout voices in Scandinavian crime fiction, Antti Tuomainen and Katrín Júlíusdóttir, in a Nordic Noir author interview with Festival Director, Sara Bullimore.
Literature Village
Literature Village
Find wonderful local bookish crafts and trinkets, stories and books of all genres at the Newark Book Festival Literature Village.
Newark Book Festival’s Book Club
Newark Book Festival's Book Club
Join us for the first ever Newark Book Festival Book Club, hosted by Aimee Horton, who runs fun and inclusive book clubs across Lincolnshire.
The Singing Mermaid – Rhubarb Theatre
The Singing Mermaid - Rhubarb Theatre
Bring your little ones for an interactive storytelling and craft session with The Singing Mermaid with Rhubarb Theatre during Newark Book Festival.
The Storm Cloud – Frances Stickley
The Storm Cloud - Frances Stickley
Join bestselling picture book author Frances Stickley for a reading of her new book, The Storm Cloud, as part of the Summer Reading Challenge.
Deadly Landscapes
Deadly Landscapes
Three leading crime writers explore the power of place in their work, in a conversation about Deadly Landscapes in literature.
The Singing Mermaid – Rhubarb Theatre
The Singing Mermaid - Rhubarb Theatre
Bring your little ones for an interactive storytelling and craft session with The Singing Mermaid with Rhubarb Theatre during Newark Book Festival.
Battle of the Genres
Battle of the Genres
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.
Harriet Tyce: Witch Trial
Harriet Tyce: Witch Trial
Spend the afternoon with The Traitors contestant, and bestselling author Harriet Tyce, talking about her latest book Witch Trial.
An evening with Jay McGuiness
An evening with Jay McGuiness
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.
Sunday 12th July
Literature Village
Literature Village
Books of all genres and local bookish crafts and trinkets. Find the Literature Village under the red and white stripes of the Newark Royal Market.
Cancer Works – Alex Kinnear-Mellor
Cancer Works - Alex Kinnear-Mellor
Join author and cancer survivor Alex Kinnear-Mellor in a refreshingly real and relaxed talk and reading of her book Cancer Works.
The Overthinkers Club: Happy List
The Overthinkers Club: Happy List
Bring your young readers to meet Birdie, the main character of BAFTA-nominated screenwriter and stand-up comic Nat Luurtsema's new book, The Overthinkers Club.
Pilgrim Cello
Pilgrim Cello
Enjoy the powerful live cello performance by Kenneth Wilson as he retells the journey cycling 1,900 miles to all forty-two English cathedrals, filling these sacred spaces with the music of Bach.
Paddington Cook & Craft Workshop
Paddington Cook & Craft Workshop
A cooking and crafting workshop experience for little people all on the theme of Paddington Bear!
Wenallt Star
Wenallt Star
Enjoy a performance that blends spoken text, narration, and live and recorded music by David Lambert in his project, Wenallt Star.
Wildlife & Words
Wildlife & Words
A gentle walk around Newark and a creative writing workshop that blends urban wildlife and words, with local author and facilitator Emma Oldham.
Young Ambassadors VS Interviewers
Young Ambassadors VS Interviewers
Four of Newark Book Festival’s Young Ambassadors turn the tables in this lively and unpredictable session, putting the festival’s interviewers and organisers in the hot seat.
Wine & Words
Wine & Words
One of the most popular Newark Book Festival events is back for another year with a new location! Get your tickets to Wine & Words at Letsxcape.
Go All In: Reading for Pleasure
Go All In: Reading for Pleasure
Celebrate the joy and power of reading at this special “Go All In” Year of Reading event, championing reading for pleasure at every stage of life.
Toby and the Pixies, Draw-a-long Workshop
Toby and the Pixies, Draw-a-long Workshop
Cartoonist, comic writer and illustrator James Turner introduces his hilarious, slapstick graphic novel Toby and the Pixies in a draw-a-long event.