Category: Event

  • My top Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival panel picks
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    My top Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival panel picks

    The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival official programme is here! I have been attending the festival since 2021 and have to say it’s another great line up. Unsure what to see? Here are some of my personal top picks. You honestly can’t go wrong with any of the panels, so if you’ve got a… [Read More]

  • Helensburgh Book Festival

    Helensburgh Book Festival

    I had a lovely afternoon at the Helensburgh Book Festival thanks to Susie from In My Good Books for the invite. We were due to head home from the Lake District today so decided to swing up and check out the festival. First up for the afternoon was Susie interviewing Tariq Askhanani about all things The Midnight King… [Read More]

  • Callie Kazumi and Lucy Rose talk at Criminally Good Books

    Callie Kazumi and Lucy Rose talk at Criminally Good Books

    I had a wonderful day and evening in York. We headed through with the dogs on the train and went for some food and drinks before the Callie Kazumi talk held at Criminally Good Books. The talk was celebrating the release of Kazumi’s Greedy and she was interviewed by the wonderful Lucy Rose, author of… [Read More]

  • Lisa Jewell revealed as the Programming Chair for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
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    Lisa Jewell revealed as the Programming Chair for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival

    Programming chair and first headliners announced for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival. [Read More]

  • Authors, cheese and wine at Criminally Good Books Christmas Party!

    Authors, cheese and wine at Criminally Good Books Christmas Party!

    It is no secret that my favourite independent bookshop is Criminally Good Books in York. I mean they focus on crime fiction so are already off to a good start! They are run by Isla and her team of stellar booksellers, including Cat and Meg, who are always on hand with the best book recommendations.… [Read More]

  • Tea, Talk and Terror: Jessie Elland in Conversation with Lucy Rose about The Lamb

    Tea, Talk and Terror: Jessie Elland in Conversation with Lucy Rose about The Lamb

    A cannibal themed afternoon tea whilst discussing all things The Lamb! [Read More]

  • Author Talk: How to Get Away with Murder with Rebecca Philipson

    Author Talk: How to Get Away with Murder with Rebecca Philipson

    Come with me to York to learn How to Get Away with Murder! [Read More]

  • M. W. Craven in conversation with Claire Wilson

    M. W. Craven in conversation with Claire Wilson

    I say this all the time but honestly but favourite independent bookshop, Criminally Good Books in York, is hitting it out of the park with their events. This time I headed over on the train to meet my friend Jo at the House of Trembling Madness, the venue for the evening’s talk. M. W. Craven… [Read More]

  • UK Book Blogger Awards 2025 Longlisted! Please vote

    UK Book Blogger Awards 2025 Longlisted! Please vote

    I am thrilled to have been longlisted for 3 awards this year. Please do consider voting for me! ☺️ [Read More]

I’m Bethany

Bethany, crime fiction blogger at Beth Reads Crime

I’m a crime fiction blogger from North Yorkshire sharing reviews, events and my latest reads!

Aside from reading, I love exploring in our campervan, walking my dogs, escape rooms and video games. Find out more about me here.

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