The second Festival in 2016 features over 70 events celebrating the joy of books and reading for all ages and interests, with great writers, poets, historians, politicians, illustrators, storytellers and musicians.

The full Festival programme is available on 5 April when tickets go on sale for all events. You can book online at www.derbybookfestival.co.uk .

When? 3rd-11th June, 2016

Where? Venues in and around Derby. Including, - QUAD - Deda - Derby Theatre - Derby Live - Mickleover Library - University of Derby - Derby Waterstones

Who? 2016 TBA

Website? Derby Book Festival

Twitter? @DerbyBookFest

Facebook? Derby Book Festival

Established? The first Derby Book Festival took place 31st May- 7th June, 2015.

2015 authors : Michael Morpurgo - John Harvey - Antonia Hodgson - Stephen Booth - Anne Zouroudi - Local writers Alison Moore (left) and Jon McGregor - James Naughtie - Simon Armitage - Penelope Lively - Blake Morrison - Roy Hattersley - William Fotheringham - Roy McFarland - Peter Gibbs