National Crime Reading Month Launch Event
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The Crime Writers' Association presents the National Crime Reading Month Launch Event in partnership with The Reading Agency and Criminally Good Books.
Join us on Saturday, 30th May at 6.30pm (doors open at 6pm) for Noir at the Bar, when 9 talented authors will be reading short extracts from their books. Our authors will be annouced on social media and will appear below when announced. We will also have author signings, a book stand, all things crime fiction, and, of course, great company.
We will also be announcing the winner of the Margery Allingham Short Mystery Competition.
Tickets are just £5 and include a glass, or two, of wine. Tickets are completely FREE for CWA Members (just keep an eye on your inbox for your event code as you still need to book).
The authors:
Gay Marris
Tom Mead
Gemma Denham
Chris Lloyd
Antony Johnston
Diane Saxon
Lesley McEvoy
Clare Grant
Tim Major
Event details:
When: Saturday, 30th May 2026
Where: All Saints' Church Pavement, High Ousegate, York YO1 8RZ (venue is fully accessible)
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Doors open 6:00 PM) - The evening will include breaks for guests to network, buy books, and get books signed.
Please note: Tickets are neither exchangeable nor refundable. Should you have any access issues, please email [email protected] or [email protected]
See you there!
