What's on
Author events, talks, readings, interactive experiences: bookish fun for everyone 24-31 October 2025!
Featured events
Setting the Stage for Intimacy with Ita O’Brien
3pm - 4pm : The Auditorium
Naomi Alderman: Don't Burn Anyone at the Stake Today
5pm - 6pm : The Auditorium
Matty Long: Croaky Caverns of the Gemosaurus
1pm - 2pm : The Auditorium
Behind the Scenes: An Evening With Larry Lamb
7.30pm - 8.30pm : The Atrium
Nikita Gill: Hekate
7pm - 8pm : Waterstones
Tristan Gooley: The Hidden Seasons
7pm - 8pm : Blake Studio, Norwich School
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7pm - 8pmSarah Perry: Death of an Ordinary Man
A profoundly moving event with Sarah Perry, author of The Essex Serpent.
Politics & PeopleNon-fiction -
7.30pm - 9pmBen Rothery: The Art of Illustration
Wildlife illustrator Ben Rothery will reveal the secrets of his trade, how the natural world inspires him, and his career journey so far.
Popular ScienceUnder £10Local Author -
10.15am - 4.30pmBookbugs and Dragon Tales presents: A Magical Day of Storytelling & Creativity!
Join Bookbugs and Dragon Tales for a full day of book-inspired fun!
Children's EventUnder £10 -
6.30pm - 7.45pmStudio Grrr: The Art of Book Design
Explore the creative process behind a book jacket with the team from Studio GRRR in this illustrated lecture.
Under £10Local Author -
7pm - 8.45pmVinyl Revival
Watch this documentary exploring the vinyl revival with a special panel discussion and Q&A. Perfect for music lovers!
Non-fictionUnder £10Local Author -
7.30pm - 8.30pmBehind the Scenes: An Evening With Larry Lamb
Gavin & Stacey star comes to NBF with his debut novel; All Wrapped Up.
Fiction -
10.30am - 11amSpooky Storytime
A free drop-in session with seasonal spooky stories for ages 4 - 11.
Children's EventFree -
11am - 12.30pmHalloween Crafting
A free (and spooky!) craft session for children and families.
FreeChildren's Event -
5pm - 6pm
Step Inside The Haunted Bookshop
A family-friendly night of spooky fun, with wickedly fun-crafts, games, and much more!
Children's EventUnder £10 -
7pm - 8pmNikita Gill: Hekate
Join Instagram’s favourite poet Nikita Gill for an electrifying evening of live verse and Greek mythology.
Fantasy & HorrorHistoryFictionUnder £10