We are delighted to be able to bring you an event to fill your 2025 with positivity.
Join us for an evening in the shop with local author and podcaster, The Joyful Coach – Sophie Cliff, as she share her latest publication The Hustle Cure with us.
Our 2025 exhibition 'Story Time' (opening 25 Jan) celebrates books for younger children now and in the past. What is or was your favourite children's story? Come and share it with us, with a chance to be photographed or recorded and feature in the exhibition!
Whether you still have your first book and want to bring it along to be pictured with it, or fondly recall it and want to tell us about why you love it, we will be in the Gatehouse for a drop-in session open to all ages 0-100 on Tuesday 7 Jan.
Join professional writer and teacher Chris Bartlett and explore the world of memoir writing - this session is perfect for an absolute beginner or for someone who already has a little writing experience.
Have you ever wanted to capture the life story of someone close to you? Whether it’s an elderly relative, a dear friend, or someone whose memories you want to treasure, this workshop will help you get started.
"Writing Their Story" is a two-hour, hands-on session designed to help you write a memoir that reflects the voice and experiences of someone you care about.
Join Ashley Thorpe, author of the action-packed middle grade adventure The Boy to Beat the Gods, for an event that explores how stories of old have evolved to make the new. Learn about how Ashley took inspiration from the incredible pantheon of Yoruba gods – the Orishas – and how it crosses over with mythology from across the world.
Part of The Leeds Storytelling Festival 2025.
A pay-what-you-decide family friendly event recommended for children aged 7+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
We are heading straight into our 2025 events programme and bringing you an evening with one of Truman Books best selling authors of 2024, the talented Emilia Hart. Emilia’s debut novel Weyward has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide, including 200k in the UK. Her second novel ‘The Sirens,’ due for release on 13 February, is already receiving amazing reviews. Emilia will be in conversation with historical fiction bestselling author Jennifer Saint, writer of mythological novels Ariadne, Elektra and Hera.
As part of Queer History Club we are thrilled to welcome Adam Zmith to talk about his book, Solemates with historian Kit Heyam.
Live poetry and other writing performances to celebrate the launch of a new anthology of original writing by more than 100 people, as part of Chapel FM's "Writing on Air" Festival.
Thought Bubble and Leeds Libraries will be gifting hundreds of comics to celebrate Thought Bubble Comic festival. Come along to one of these Book Crossing branches to grab some goodies for you and your family!
Bramley, Central, Chapel Allerton, Compton Centre, Crossgates, East Ardsley, Farsley, Garforth, Horsforth and Hunslet.
Please be aware that not all the comics will be suitable for all ages.
Author and screenwriter Jeremy Dyson explores his incredible career and the influences on his acclaimed work in comedy and horror.
Jeremy is one of the award-winning League of Gentlemen, along with Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Sheersmith. He also created and co-wrote the West End show Ghost Stories and its film adaptation, which starred Andy Nyman, Paul Whitehouse and Martin Freeman.
As part of the 2024 Farsley Literature Festival Truman Books three crime-focussed author events in one sitting
3pm – Cosy Crime with Josie Lloyd, JM Hall and Antony Johnston
5pm – Creating Kick-Ass Female Protagonists with Saima Mir and Lesley McEvoy
7pm – In conversation with Elly Griffiths
There are a number of ticket options with discounts if attending multiple author events on the day - please select the appropriate ticket for the sessions you want to attend.