Retford Book Festival

04/06/2026

We’re ready!!

04/06/2026

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Review of Iqbal Hussain’s novel “Northern Boy”.

Iqbal is appearing at on Saturday 13th June at 12 noon

“I loved this glorious comic novel. Heartwarming, funny and poignant. I wonder if it is, in some measure, autobiographical - hoping Iqbal might admit to that. The novel is about a young boy obsessed with ABBA and musical theatre who does not in any way conform to the expectations of his community”

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02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Alastair is a journalist, author, strategist and activist known for his political roles during Tony Blair’s Labour government. He currently hosts the very popular podcast “The Rest Is Politics” with Rory Stewart.
He is also a devoted supporter of Burnley FC, an advocate for mental health, a musician (bagpipes) and a keen sportsman (running, cycling, swimming) and a children’s author.

DATE:
SATURDAY 6T JUNE 2026
TIME: 3.00 P.M.
VENUE: GROVE STREET METHODIST CHURCH

02/06/2026

Unlock the minds behind the mystery… 🔍

Join bestselling authors Zoe Sharp, Wes Markin, and TM Logan, hosted by Graeme Cu***ng, for a fascinating dive into the secrets of crime writing.
From crafting suspense to building unforgettable characters, discover what it really takes to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

01/06/2026

Henry will be in Retford as part of on Saturday 13th June with local hero Paul Cookson

We personally prefer number 2 on the basis that a passive aggressive response always hits the mark

Limited number of tickets still available

Which reply would you send ? or have you got a better option ?

10 POSSIBLE REPLIES ON BEING INFORMED IN A COMMENT ON FACEBOOK THAT ANOTHER POET IS 'BETTER' THAN ME

1. Thank you.

2. Thank you, have a lovely day

3. It’s a shame more people don’t point that out. I find there’s not enough negative feedback on social media these days

4. I’m severely put in my place and will try much harder from this moment on. Please send me more of your fascinating views on life and creativity

5. You are right, I have wasted my entire life. I must end it now. I will print out your comment and use the edge of the page to paper-cut my wrists. Those paper-cuts are the worse.

6. It’s not a competition, although if it was you’d win tw*t of the day

7. We must have a strict order of merit on all matters decided by yourself and no-one else. Please supply a full list

8. I’m not sure my Facebook feed is one for you but great of you to stop by and thank you for your feedback. May I recommend a few more poets for you to dislike?

9. In many ways I agree. I also prefer Van Gogh to Picasso, chips to mash, apples to oranges and positive criticism to subjective judgement

10. F*ck off

01/06/2026

We look forward to welcoming you to

I'm hitting the road in June and July! I'll be at events in Coventry, Harrogate, Hillingdon, London (Capital Crime), Lowdham, Mansfield, Newark, Retford and the Wirral - talking about my books, answering your questions and signing copies📚📚📚 See you there!

Link to all events via my bio or at www.tmlogan.com/events

31/05/2026

Historian and author Dr Claire Hubbard-Hall joins us for a special “in conversation” event exploring the hidden history of women in British intelligence.

Drawing on private and previously classified documents, her book Her Secret Service reveals the remarkable stories of the women who played vital roles in both World Wars.

Join Claire as she discusses her books, research, and writing life.

DATE: SUNDAY 7™ JUNE 2026
TIME: 2.00 P.M.
VENUE: GROVE STREET METHODIST CHURCH

31/05/2026

Bestselling crime writer Stephen Booth joins us to discuss his acclaimed Cooper and Fry series, set in the Peak District.

With eighteen novels, international awards, and recent TV adaptations for Channel 5, Stephen has become one of the UK’s leading crime authors.

From journalism to crime fiction, hear about his writing career, the inspiration behind his detectives Ben Cooper and Diane Fry, and the journey from page to screen.

DATE: MONDAY 8TH JUNE 2026
TIME: 7.00 P.M.
VENUE: GROVE STREET METHODIST CHURCH