Alastair Campbell and Lisa Nandy among big names taking part in Derby Book Festival
There will be something for everyone at the festival, as Ella Beecroft reports
Derby Book Festival will return to the city later this month.
Writing workshops, author interviews and a book quiz are some of the 50 events which will take place during the nine days of the festival, running between May 19 and May 27.
Well-loved authors and poets such as Alastair Campbell, John Boyne, Caleb Azumah Nelson, Laura Purcell, Lavour MP Lisa Nandy and many more will be taking part in the festival to celebrate their books.
Venues across the city including QUAD, Derby Theatre and Deda will host the festival’s events.
The occasion aims to inspire new and old readers to appreciate the power of books and celebrate the creative history of Derby.
Sian Hoyle, director of Derby Book Festival, said: "Derby Book Festival is now a well-established and eagerly awaited event in Derby’s arts calendar.
“There’s something for everyone whatever your age and interest – from Concorde to cookery, gardening to ghosts, seaside to singing."
Derby Book Festival was launched in 2015 by book lovers Sian Hoyle and Jenny Denton after key arts organisations in the city backed the idea and local businesswoman Liz Fothergill CBE became the event's chair.
An enthusiastic team of volunteers, local sponsors and donations keep the festival going each year.
For a full list of events taking place and to book tickets, visit the festival's website.