Last year I was fortunate to attend the first Beyond the Book Festival in Brighton. It was a brilliant day; you can read my post about it here.
I've been looking forward to the 2025 festival ever since and now the full line-up has been announced for May 10th 2025, I'm even more excited!
A ticket costs just £35, which is a bargain for a whole day of book events but wait! To celebrate Mother's Day, you can currently use the promo code MOTHER5 at the checkout and get £5 off! £30 is unmissable so don't hang about as this offer only lasts until 30th March.
Here's what ticket holders can look forward to;
Birth of a Bestseller: Give Him to Me
Join Dorothy Koomson, her agent Antony Harwood, editor Jennifer Doyle and publicist Emma Draude as they explore the journey of a novel from concept to bestseller.
This event will be lead by local author and journalist, Jo Furniss.
Digging Up the Past
History – If we don't learn from it, are we destined to repeat it?
Historical fiction lets us leap from murder in Georgian London, to art in belle epoque Paris, to the dangers of the casting couch in 1950's Hollywood and onto a powerful reimagining of Mansfield Park. With Laura Shepherd-Robinson, Eleni Kyriacou, Imogen Robertson and Nikki May.
True Crimes: Story of a Murder
Hallie Rubenhold (The Five: the untold lives of the women killed by Jack the Ripper) in conversation with Alex von Tunzelmann (The Lucan Obsession R4).
The story of infamous wife murderer Dr Crippen, and how he was brought to justice by a group of extraordinary women.
Rise of the World Builders
Enter fantastical realms, filled with incredible adventures, in the company of four top fantasy writers; Natasha Pulley, Adam Simcox, Mark Stay and Zulekhá A. Afzal.
Why do we love Fantasy writing so much, and what does it say about the turbulent times we live in?
Let's celebrate speculative fiction.
Headline Event: Crime Pays with Ruth Ware and Elly Griffiths
From super sleuths to psychological thrillers - two global bestselling authors talk about the enduring popularity of crime fiction and what has inspired them.
This session with Ruth and Elly will be led by acclaimed journalist and author William Shaw.
SPECIAL EVENT
You're Nicked
Join two ex police turned top crime writers Graham Barlett and T.M. Payne as they arrest volunteer members of the audience. A fully immersive, highly entertaining event.
There are two session of this fun event at 11.30am-12.30pm and 2.45-3.45pm. Numbers are limited. To sign up for the audience, or volunteer to be arrested, please email: phil.beyondthebookfestival@gmail.com
SPECIAL EVENT
Pitch to Literary Agents
An incredible opportunity for unpublished writers to pitch to top agents 1-1.
Selected writers will have their pitches pre-read and have 1-1 feedback with each agent.
There will be a BEST PITCH award.
Spaces for this opportunity are limited. For those selected, there will be an additional fee. Details on application
For information on how to apply, please email: phil.beyondthebookfestival@gmail.com
There are also book signings after each author panel and an exclusive after party for all ticket holders.
Beyond the Book Festival 2025 is part of Brighton Fringe and will take place on 10th May at the Friends' Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton. Tickets available to purchase here; they are selling fast and the special events are quickly booking up so don't leave it too late!
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