Tag: Event

  • 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]

  • 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]

  • Harrogate’s Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2024: Awards Thursday
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    Harrogate’s Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2024: Awards Thursday

    Living in Harrogate means the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival is always a must-visit – even if just for a short time! This year, my visit was brief but packed with bookish connections, including meeting fellow bloggers and catching up with C. M. Ewan. Read on for the highlights! [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]

  • Event: Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2023
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    Event: Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2023

    A jam-packed weekend at the 20th anniversary Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival and awards in Harrogate! From signing books by C. J. Tudor and Liz Nugent to meeting Abir Mukherjee and enjoying a fun summer party, it was an unforgettable experience. Here’s a recap of all the highlights! [Read More]

  • Event: Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2022
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    Event: Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2022

    My second Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival was even better than the first! From the Creative Thursday writing day to quirky surprises like a Death Comes to Marlow sampler and a secret bar tab from Richard Osman, it was full of fun moments. Here’s a look at my weekend! [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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