We have three sold out events already - so if you're thinking of attending one of our events in May, get booking! www.huddlitfest.org.uk/events/

On 18 April we held a Music Journalism workshop in partnership with Saving Grace Music, engaging young writers aged 18-30 and inspiring new voices. Read more about it here www.saving-grace.co.uk/news/from-pa...

20/20 Writing Competition - announcement of longlist! We're excited to announce the 20 writers who have made it on to our longlist - along with some Highly Commended entries that almost made the cut.

'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' is now number nine British and Irish history bestseller at Waterstones. Currently 20% off the cover price. www.waterstones.com/book/these-i...

Our Festival Director @michellehodgson.bsky.social talks about our forthcoming 20th anniversary and being a member of the Kirklees Culture Collective kirkleeslocaltv.com/news/from-pa...

The paperback of VIANNE comes out on March 6th. And doesn't it look terrific?

The full brochure for our HuddLitFest 20th anniversary Festival is now available to download from our website - tickets already flying out! www.huddlitfest.org.uk/wp-content/u...

I'll be at Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales', Fri 15th May, 2pm-3pm, Heritage Quay. Book here: www.huddlitfest.org.uk/event/these-... (Book due out Feb 26th, can be preordered.)

Don't miss this year's @huddlitfest.bsky.social line-up, including a fascinating talk by Sir Vince Cable on what the rise of the Asian superstates means for our future - tickets here: www.huddlitfest.org.uk/event/vince-... In partnership with the @huddersfielduni.bsky.social. #booksky

Huddersfield Literature Festival (HuddLit Fest 2025) - there are some events live on their website. The festival runs from 08 May to 18 May 2025. Russ Thomas and A A Dhand are appearing on Thursday 15 May 2025. xx📘💙📚 @thevoiceofruss.bsky.social @huddlitfest.bsky.social

Lorraine Kelly is coming to @huddlitfest.bsky.social this year to celebrate the pb release of The Island Swimmer Lorraine will also be talking about her TV career and her other work which led to a CBE for services to journalism and charity work Sat 8/3 🎟️ www.huddlitfest.org.uk/event/lorrai...

Tickets for our @huddlitfest.bsky.social event with Philippa Gregory have now all gone! Best to move quick if you're planning on coming to our other pre-Festival event on 8 March with Lorraine Kelly www.thelbt.org/what-s-on/sp...

Two weeks today I'll be interviewing one of TV's most beloved interviewers at Lawrence Batley Theatre #Huddersfield as part of @huddlitfest.bsky.social Early bird tickets £12.50/£10. Come along if you can! www.thelbt.org/what-s-on/sp... #internationalwomensday

Our @huddlitfest.bsky.social brochure is now available for download - a host of author talks, poetry and music/dance performance, workshops, children's events & more www.huddlitfest.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Our fundraiser is at £240 with a target of £500, could you help us get to half way or the next round number? We're a not for profit and every donation helps us to deliver events and activities that boost wellbeing, community cohesion and the local economy localgiving.org/fundraising/...

On 30 January 2025, creative individuals & organisations met at the Media Centre to exchange ideas, network and share their stories. Festival Director Michelle Hodgson attended as one of the organisers. Read our latest blog to find our more: www.huddlitfest.org.uk/culture-coll...

Over the coming weeks we'll be posting about the wonderful funders & sponsors of #HuddLitFest25 Starting off this week, we'd like to thank One17 Charitable Trust for supporting our Schools Programme this year with a generous grant. Find out more: www.one17design.com/charity

Join Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant at #HuddLitFest25 to discuss his book Less which considers how we can make ourselves happier by rediscovering the joy of living with fewer, better quality things Friday 16 May, 7-8pm, The Civic Holmfirth Book: www.huddlitfest.org.uk/event/patric...

Our schools coordinator Louise Grassby has had a lovely afternoon meeting educators to discuss the schools programme. It was great to hear about the lasting impact on pupils and how teachers value the sessions. Email Louise at [email protected] by 12noon on Thurs to get involved!

Much-loved TV presenter Lorraine Kelly is coming to #huddlitfest25 for a special pre-festival event on Saturday 8 March at Lawrence Batley Theatre! Tickets go on sale via the Theatre website tomorrow, Fri 31 Jan around 12noon. More info: www.huddlitfest.org.uk/event/lorrai... pc: Nicky Johnston

Fan of crime literature? On Sat 10 May join Yvonne Battle-Felton and Lisa Rookes as they chat about their new novels, both set in small communities where dark secrets are revealed with dramatic consequences Book Now: www.huddlitfest.org.uk/event/grippi... Early bird: £5 (£3 conc) #huddlitfest25

The early bird catches the (book) worm! 🔖 We're running Early Bird offers of most of our events for #huddlitfest25 until 23 Apr 🥳 Don't miss out on snagging a "cheep-er" ticket for one of our events. Book now: www.huddlitfest.org.uk/events/ p.s. sorry (not sorry) for the bird puns!

📣 It's BACK! HuddLitFest25 returns 8-18 May and the first of our events have just gone live on our website 🤩 Visit www.huddlitfest.org.uk to browse and book tickets. We're adding more events over the coming days and weeks so keep your eyes peeled for lots of exciting updates! #huddlitfest25

📣Attn Huddersfield educators! Find out about our Schools Programme on Tues 4 Feb, 3.30-5.30pm at our event at Lawrence Batley Theatre. Louise Grassby our schools coordinator will talk about the programme, how it works, and why it's important. Book your free place: [email protected]

Lovely article by @joannechocolat.bsky.social on her home from home: Barnsley Library www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

A very happy New Year to all. As we set off on a new writing year, what are your tips for overcoming writer's block?

Support independent booksellers this Christmas - our indie bookseller partners are Read Bookshop in Holmfirth and @foxlanebooks.bsky.social

We know you don’t want to read every best books of 2024 list, so Emily Temple read them all for you.

Day 17 of our advent calendar - Joanne Harris We loved chatting with @joannechocolat.bsky.social back in Nov 2021 about all things writing, including how finding an agent has (and hasn’t) changed since she broke in & the current state of the publishing industry www.writegear.co.uk/podcast/s9-e...

Look what just arrived! An early copy of ‘The Chemist’, by my mate AA Dhand. Out May 2025. Just what the doctor ordered.

We're looking forward to showcasing their work at an open mic at our Festival in May - a really great initiative

Lovely Christmas gathering for our volunteers at @hive-cafeandhub.bsky.social last night. Great veggie/vegan food and chat, and lots of excitement about next year's Festival guests

A few more authors on board today for next year's Festival - it's going to be another good one!

If any ethical companies or individuals with cash to spare would like to donate to our festival, please don't hesitate to get in contact (cue discussion on how to judge ethical) www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...

Had a great night out at the @yorkshirepost.bsky.social Tourism Awards last night with colleagues & friends Michelle B & Milton, thrilled that @huddlitfest.bsky.social was a finalist in two categories

Accessories ready for the @yorkshirepost.bsky.social Tourism Awards tonight, thrilled that @huddlitfest.bsky.social is a finalist in two categories

In which a middle-class woman of a certain age proves rather more difficult than previously assumed...

@waterstones.bsky.social books of 2024 www.waterstones.com/category/cul...

Help us send 2,000 books to readers who are incarcerated this winter through our Books Not Bars program

Missed #Storytime live from my phone on the Crewe-Cardiff train? Never fear - here it is, cleaned and polished... ko-fi.com/post/The-Clo...

Our Festival Director @michellehodgson.bsky.social is on #BBCRadioLeeds around 7:50 this morning, chatting to Rima about our 2025 Festival

Delighted to announce we have our @artscouncilengland.bsky.social funding confirmed for 2025! Our Festival will take place from 8-18 May in venues across Huddersfield and online. Already confirmed (with more to follow)👇

The Milford Bursary for SFF Writers of Colour is open for applications until Dec 13 for the Sept 2025 workshop! More info and a downloadable application here: www.milfordsf.co.uk/bursaries.htm

Huddersfield Literature Festival is no longer actively posting to X (Twitter). To follow the festival and find out about what’s happening in 2025, please follow us on: Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & YouTube. Sign up to our email newsletter: mailchi.mp/huddlitfest/...

We are proud to have three amazing Patrons: Sir Patrick Stewart, Lemn Sissay OBE and lisa luxx - all pictured here appearing at our Festival

Hello Bluesky! We're excited to join the community and looking forward to chatting all things books, poetry and arts in general. Here are just a few pics from HuddLitFest24 #books #literaturefestival #litfest #reading #poetry #Huddersfield #Yorkshire