Physical events to return at Theakston crime writing festival

Organisers of the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival have confirmed live events will go ahead later this year, after the government unveiled its roadmap out of lockdown. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-25 01:25:47 UTC ]
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