Category: Event

  • Bay Tales 2025: A Crime Fiction Lover’s Perfect Day in Whitley Bay

    Bay Tales 2025: A Crime Fiction Lover’s Perfect Day in Whitley Bay

    We had an amazing time at Bay Tales in Whitley Bay! From breakfast at Relish to brilliant author panels and a warm welcome from Ann Cleeves, it was a day packed with crime fiction fun. With great talks, local food spots and a buzzing atmosphere, we’ll definitely be back next year! [Read More]

  • A Bookish Trip to York: Visiting Criminally Good Books

    A Bookish Trip to York: Visiting Criminally Good Books

    I spent a brilliant day in York celebrating the paperback release of Lights Out with Louise Swanson at Criminally Good Books. We turned it into a dog-friendly getaway, exploring indie bookshops cafés and pubs perfect for pups. If you love books and dogs, this guide has all the best spots! [Read More]

  • Book Blogger Meet in Knaresborough

    Book Blogger Meet in Knaresborough

    Yorkshire Reads takes on Knaresborough! Featuring Castlegate Books and giant Yorkshire puddings. [Read More]

  • Book Blogger Christmas Meet Up in Leeds

    Book Blogger Christmas Meet Up in Leeds

    Yorkshire Reads book blogger meet up in Leeds featuring book shopping and Christmas pizza! [Read More]

  • Your Essential Iceland Noir Travel Guide: Tips and Highlights
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    Your Essential Iceland Noir Travel Guide: Tips and Highlights

    Iceland Noir is a dream festival for crime fiction lovers, set against the stunning backdrop of Reykjavík. From gripping panels to meeting top authors, here’s what made my trip special – plus a full guide on attending, including costs, tickets and tips to make the most of your visit. [Read More]

  • Ice Town Publication Day Celebrations with Will Dean in York

    Ice Town Publication Day Celebrations with Will Dean in York

    A very happy publication day to Ice Town! To celebrate, I headed to York, where Will Dean was interviewed by Lesley McEvoy about all things Tuva, forest life and Bernie. [Read More]

  • Graveyard Shift and More: An Evening with M. L. Rio in Leeds

    Graveyard Shift and More: An Evening with M. L. Rio in Leeds

    M. L. Rio at Leeds Waterstones talking about Graveyard Shift, If We Were Villains and Hot Wax. [Read More]

  • The Book Party Halloween Ball & Book Blogger Awards: A Night to Remember
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    The Book Party Halloween Ball & Book Blogger Awards: A Night to Remember

    My first-ever The Book Party was a whirlwind of books, bloggers and a brilliant Halloween Ball theme! I was thrilled to be nominated for a UK Book Blogger Award, met amazing authors and danced my elder emo heart out to Blink-182. Want to join the next one? Read on! [Read More]

  • UK Book Blogger Awards Shortlisted!

    UK Book Blogger Awards Shortlisted!

    Thank you so much to everyone who voted for me in the UK Book Blogger Awards. I am absolutely thrilled to have made the shortlist for the Rising Star award. [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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