Tag: Author Talk

  • 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]

  • 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]

  • An Evening with Janice Hallett and Louise Swanson: Insights, Laughter and New Reads at Criminally Good Books

    An Evening with Janice Hallett and Louise Swanson: Insights, Laughter and New Reads at Criminally Good Books

    My trip to York for a sold-out book event with Janice Hallett and Louise Swanson was packed with great conversations, bookish finds and my first meet-up with the Yorkshire Reads group. From discovering Criminally Good Books to front-row seats at the talk, here’s how it went! [Read More]

  • Witness 8 Unveiled: An Evening with Steve Cavanagh and Alex North

    Witness 8 Unveiled: An Evening with Steve Cavanagh and Alex North

    An evening of great food, cocktails and crime fiction in Leeds! I headed to Waterstones for an In Conversation event with Steve Cavanagh and Alex North, where Steve’s quick wit and insights into Witness 8 made for a brilliant night. Here’s how it went! [Read More]

  • Event Recap: In Conversation with Catherine Ryan Howard and Jane Casey at Waterstones Leeds

    Event Recap: In Conversation with Catherine Ryan Howard and Jane Casey at Waterstones Leeds

    A brilliant night at Waterstones Leeds for an In Conversation event with Catherine Ryan Howard and Jane Casey! No photos from the talk, but plenty of bookish chat, creative cocktails and excitement for The Trap and The Killing Kind. Here’s how the evening went! [Read More]

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Bethany, crime fiction blogger at Beth Reads Crime

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

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