Leeds Lit Fest
In Conversation with Peter Fiennes- LLF22
The Leeds Library 18 Commercial Street, Leeds, England, United KingdomJoin Peter Fiennes in conversation as he talks about his experiences of writing 'A Thing of Beauty' in which he took a journey through Greece to look at the myths and modern culture of the home of civilisation to seek a better understanding of our world.
The Leeds Library & Poetry Translation Centre present Diana Anphimiadi LLF22
The Leeds Library 18 Commercial Street, Leeds, England, United KingdomGeorgian poet Diana Anphimiadi and her translation team of Natalia Buckia-Peters and poet Jean Sprackland will give readings from Bloodaxe.
Stitched Up: Stories of Life and Death from a Prison Doctor – Shahed Yousaf
The Leeds Library 18 Commercial Street, Leeds, England, United KingdomDr Shahed Yousaf on his harrowing, humorous and hard-hitting insight into life behind bars from a prison GP Part of Leeds Lit Fest. Dr Shahed Yousaf spends his time running between emergencies - from overdoses to assaults, from cell fires to suicides - with one hand perpetually hovering over the panic button. Being a prison doctor […]
Leeds Lit Fest – Simon Armitage + LYR
The Leeds Library 18 Commercial Street, Leeds, England, United KingdomA unique evening of poetry and music in the historic surroundings of the Leeds Library, featuring Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and the band LYR. A poetry performance by Simon will be followed by a live performance by the band, comprising Simon, singer-songwriter Richard Walters and multi-instrumentalist and producer Patrick Pearson. Simon’s new collection of lyrics, […]
Leeds Lit Fest – Alice Mcllroy: The Glass Woman
The Leeds Library 18 Commercial Street, Leeds, England, United KingdomPioneering scientist Iris Henderson awakes with no memories in a hospital bed. She is told that she is the first test-subject for an experimental therapy, placing a piece of AI technology into her brain. She is also told that she volunteered for it. But Iris doesn't know what the therapy is or why she would […]
Leeds Lit Fest – Ajay Close: What Doesn’t Kill Us
The Leeds Library 18 Commercial Street, Leeds, England, United KingdomAJ Close’s novel What Doesn’t Kill Us combines the tension of a police procedural with the power and passion of the women’s lib movement. Based on true events, including the 13 Yorkshire Ripper murders and a feminist arson campaign against porn outlets in Leeds, the novel also speaks to today’s conversations about the police and […]
Leeds Lit Fest – Monique Charlesworth: Mother Country
The Leeds Library 18 Commercial Street, Leeds, England, United KingdomMonique Charlesworth’s mother Inge was German, half-Jewish and a Holocaust survivor, all of which she chose to deny. Talented and able, charismatic and infuriating, she surged through life constantly reinventing herself. Sent out of Nazi Germany, she eventually arrived in London and a new start until her past caught up with her. Inge divided, and […]
Leeds Lit Fest – John Bowers KC: Downward Spiral
The Leeds Library 18 Commercial Street, Leeds, England, United KingdomThe Johnson era will be remembered for a series of scandals that severely eroded trust in the British government. From questionable PPE tenders and public appointments to the 'partygate' fiasco, every aspect of public life seemed tainted. How did this downward spiral begin, and what can be done to reverse it? £6 + booking fee […]