Borderlines Carlisle Book Festival will return after a two-year break.
It will run from November 4 to November 16 at is Tullie, Cakes & Ale and The Old Fire Station.
The festival, a celebration of the written and spoken word, features a wide range of events and author talks and has a distinctly Cumbrian flavour.
The programme kicks off on Tuesday November 4 at the Old Fire Station with crime writer LJ Ross, best known for her chart-topping DCI Ryan murder mystery series.
Ross will be reading from her forthcoming book, Berwick, out on November 10.
On November 10, the in conversation event will feature two further crime writing heavyweights, multiple award-winning MW Craven (author of the Tilly & Poe series) and Abir Mukherjee (author of the best-selling Wyndham & Bannerjee series).
Speakers attending the festival include change specialist Eleanor Tweddell, biographer Jenny Uglow; author and memoirist Jenn Ashworth; author and critic Graham Robb and publisher, writer and broadcaster Dave Felton. We are also delighted to welcome Alan Johnson, who returns to the festival with his biography of Harold Wilson and sustainability expert Mike Berners-Lee.
Appearing at Borderlines for the first time is author KJ Whittle, who will be discussing her debut novel, Seven Reasons to Murder Your Dinner Guests, at a Tea & Cake event at Cakes & Ale.
The popular Borderlines Poetry Open Mic Night will return to Cakes & Ale on Friday November 14. The informal relaxed event is free, but ticketed, and provides a platform for local poets to share their work. All levels of experience welcomed.
Borderlines is working with Carlisle’s independent bookshop, Bookends and copies of all titles will be available from the festival shop. Some authors will also be offering signed copies.
Tickets start at £10 with a £2 discount across all events for under-26s. The full programme can be found at www.borderlinescarlisle.co.uk and tickets are on sale now!
Festival chair Anna Smalley said: “We’re absolutely delighted with the Borderlines line-up this year, and excited to be bringing it back to the city.
“The Borderlines committee passionately believes that reading, writing and literary festivals should be enjoyed by everyone, and we are proud of the fact our Cumbrian theme showcases local talent – as well as highlighting the fabulous landscape within which they work!”
