After 12pm, Books

The Olympic medal-winning triathletes will discuss their success and sign copies of their joint autobiography, Swim, Bike, Run.

Dawn O'Porter signs copies of her new book, Paper Aeroplanes.

Author Kate Mosse discusses her latest adventure novel, Citadel, along with the rest of her Languedoc Trilogy.

Poets Murray Lachlan Young & Clare Pollard explore the bizarre lives and stranger works of fantasy author Lewis Carroll; literary nonsense artist, author and poet Edward Lear and the lesser-known James Taylor, the proto-surrealist of the 16th century. Guests are encouraged to share their own nonsensical ponderings…

A showcase for all varieties of spoken word.

Karen Cochrane offers an illustrated look at the origins of knitting and how the styles have changed through the ages and around the world.

Regular role-playing night.

The legendary Mancunian punk poet, who is a spiritual godfather to the likes of Mike Skinner and Plan B hauls his insatiable laconic wit on tour.

TV presenter and historian Dan Snow will lead the discussion to mark the 70th anniversary of the battle.

The television presenter and author signs copies of her new novel, a coming-of-age story wrapped up in small-town life, drawn from her own childhood growing up in Guernsey.

The Mad Hatter has invited everyone to tea to learn about their dreams. He wants to create a web to see how Brighton’s dreams interweave. Come and take part in our Alice in Wonderland Adventure, and see how you’re connected to any other party-goers through your adventures in the Land of Nod. Suitable for ages 18+.

Informal meet-up and sharing of work for writers, followed by a pint or two, every Sunday.

Tudor historian, author and MP Chris Skidmore discuss and signs copies of his new publication, Bosworth.

The author will be talking about his work, including his latest book 'The Maleficent Seven', followed by a book signing.

A look at life in York (then known as Eboracum) under the Romans, which became one of the leading cities in their empire.

Creative writers of all stripes – poets, short story scribes, script writers, flash fiction junkies – are invited to discuss all things writing, from procuring an agent to overcoming writer's block.

If knowledge is the food of the soul, then let us FEAST! This travelling parlour of enlightenment combines exceptional experts & erudite amateurs in a fiesta of learning & fine cocktails. Prepare to be delighted by unusual characters, exquisite libations and wisdom of the most eye-opening variety in the decadent…

Share writing skills with a group of poets, journalists and fiction writers.

With speaker Sir James Wolfensohn and Amartya Sen.

Meet the author of the bestselling Pegasus series, at she prepares to launch the Valkyrie series. A blend of modern adventure and fantasy in a mythological setting for 9-13 year olds.