Tag: Event

  • 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]

  • 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]

  • Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2025
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    Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2025

    A recap of the 2025 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival [Read More]

  • Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year voting
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    Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year voting

    Every year, one of my favourite events – the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival – kicks off in my hometown of Harrogate with the awards evening on Thursday night. Shortlisted this year are for the Crime Novel of the Year are: Public voting closes on Thursday 10 July 2025 at 23:59 and the winner [Read More]

  • Can You Solve the Murder? Live in Leeds with Antony Johnston

    Can You Solve the Murder? Live in Leeds with Antony Johnston

    Turns out with the pawlice Daisy on hand we can solve the murder! [Read More]

  • Grady Hendrix at Waterstones Nottingham

    Grady Hendrix at Waterstones Nottingham

    An unforgettable day in Nottingham for Grady Hendrix’s witchy, hilarious event – cried laughing, got my books signed and totally worth the 6+ hours of travel! [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!

When I’m not buried in a book, you’ll usually find me exploring in our campervan, walking my dogs, tackling an escape room or playing video games. Find out more about me here.

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