The programme of events for this years Birmingham Book Festival has been announced

Taking place from 5 – 21 October, the festival welcomes writers of all kinds, from journalists to novelists, and hosts a variety of events including workshops, lectures and the Fringe Festival. A few highlights include:

Novelists Jonathan Coe and David Nicholls, who also writes for television will be at the Conservatoire on 7 October at 7.15pm.

Join Jenny Eclair for ‘Chin Up Britain!’ at the Library Theatre on 14 October at 6.45pm, where the comedian and novelist will bring helpful and hilarious tips for austere living.

Award winning journalist Fatima Bhutto will be speaking about Songs of Sweat Blood and Sword, her memoir of growing up in Pakistan’s ruling dynasty, at the Conservatoire on 14 October at 8pm.

Novelist and journalist Lionel Shriver will be at the Conservatoire on 19 October to talk about her latest book So Much For That, at 7.15pm.

The Fringe Festival, in association with Birmingham Libraries, is part of a free wider programme which runs through Autumn. Together the Fringe Lounge will host some of the events during the Birmingham Book Festival.

Taking place at the Conservatoire on 5 October at 7.45pm, the Festival Lecture will ask ‘ What is a City’s Culture’, along with the discussion on Birmingham’s own ‘culture’.

Ikon are also joining in, with a workshop in Hitchcock’s Hallway installation.

You can download the full programme or visit their website for all of the events. Booking can also be done online or by calling 0121 303 2323