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🥳📚We are excited to announce a festival collaboration with Sarah at The Haven with Fabric and Felt running three wonderful craft events that go so well with the Leek Loves Books Festival.

You can book online directly at fabricandfelt.com

Limited spaces so book yours now to avoid disappointment 😥

More workshops and events being added to the website over the next few days I'll update you on here as they go live 🙀

🥳📚We are excited to announce a festival collaboration with Sarah at The Haven with Fabric and Felt running three wonderful craft events that go so well with the Leek Loves Books Festival.

You can book online directly at fabricandfelt.com

Limited spaces so book yours now to avoid disappointment 😥

More workshops and events being added to the website over the next few days I'll update you on here as they go live 🙀

Head to leeklovesbooks.com to check out the full programme.
Events that are ready to book tickets are live.

More events to be added as soon as tickets go live.

Heeeee 🥳

Head to leeklovesbooks.com to check out the full programme.
Events that are ready to book tickets are live.

More events to be added as soon as tickets go live.

Heeeee 🥳

Having a great day at the market, we hope you are too 📚🥰

Our festival programme is live on the website with over 50% of events ready for you to get tickets for, the rest is on its way 🤗

Having a great day at the market, we hope you are too 📚🥰

Our festival programme is live on the website with over 50% of events ready for you to get tickets for, the rest is on its way 🤗

Well isn't this cute.

Bunting for our festival has arrived and it is stunning!

See you at the market tomorrow and check out our festival programme 📚

Well isn't this cute.

Bunting for our festival has arrived and it is stunning!

See you at the market tomorrow and check out our festival programme 📚

On Wednesday 5th Leek Loves Books will be taking over the @outside_arts_ butter market stall to promote world book day with crafts and our mystery book sale.

We are also going to be launching our programme for our 2nd book festival on the 7th of June. We have more authors, more venues, fresh author talks and panels, workshops for both adults and children as well as headline acts performing in the evening.

We can't wait to share it all with you 📚

On Wednesday 5th Leek Loves Books will be taking over the @outside_arts_ butter market stall to promote world book day with crafts and our mystery book sale.

We are also going to be launching our programme for our 2nd book festival on the 7th of June. We have more authors, more venues, fresh author talks and panels, workshops for both adults and children as well as headline acts performing in the evening.

We can't wait to share it all with you 📚

We are setting up a third book club!

This club will be our first themed club. We will be reading Science Fiction and Fantasy books.

We are in the process of choosing a venue in Leek so right now if you are interested in joining pop us an email at Leek Loves Books or register interest through our Bookclub page on our website.

Email: leeklovesbooks@gmail.com

Love,
Leek loves books 📚

We are setting up a third book club!

This club will be our first themed club. We will be reading Science Fiction and Fantasy books.

We are in the process of choosing a venue in Leek so right now if you are interested in joining pop us an email at Leek Loves Books or register interest through our Bookclub page on our website.

Email: leeklovesbooks@gmail.com

Love,
Leek loves books 📚

'a masterclass in the art of the modern ghost story' - Brontë Schiltz, writer/journalist

'Way Marker'

Judith Holden had a ritual. Each New Year she would embark on a solitary walk, a chance to lose herself in the landscape. No GPS signal to guide her, just her natural sense of direction and a trusted Ordnance Survey map should that let her down.

This single day was sacred to her.

A chance to be alone in her own thoughts and to work through her troubles and plan for the months ahead. A perfect day. But even perfect days can go wrong. Terrifyingly wrong.

'Way Marker' is a folk horror tale of isolation and dark secrets brought to you by The Librarian of Weeping Bank.

Tuesday 3rd June, 6.30-8.30pm

Quaker Meeting House, Overton Bank, Leek, ST13 5ES

Warning - The Librarian's readings contain moments of heightened tension. The reading is unsuitable for anyone under the age of 15 or of a nervous disposition.

Tickets are £7 and can be booked at www.ticketsource.co.uk/weeping-bank

Should you have issues accessing the above page, you can also buy from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/weeping-bank-57906335663

To learn more about The Librarian, his dark tales and the village of #WeepingBank, head over to www.weepingbank.com.

'a masterclass in the art of the modern ghost story' - Brontë Schiltz, writer/journalist

'Way Marker'

Judith Holden had a ritual. Each New Year she would embark on a solitary walk, a chance to lose herself in the landscape. No GPS signal to guide her, just her natural sense of direction and a trusted Ordnance Survey map should that let her down.

This single day was sacred to her.

A chance to be alone in her own thoughts and to work through her troubles and plan for the months ahead. A perfect day. But even perfect days can go wrong. Terrifyingly wrong.

'Way Marker' is a folk horror tale of isolation and dark secrets brought to you by The Librarian of Weeping Bank.

Tuesday 3rd June, 6.30-8.30pm

Quaker Meeting House, Overton Bank, Leek, ST13 5ES

Warning - The Librarian's readings contain moments of heightened tension. The reading is unsuitable for anyone under the age of 15 or of a nervous disposition.

Tickets are £7 and can be booked at www.ticketsource.co.uk/weeping-bank

Should you have issues accessing the above page, you can also buy from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/weeping-bank-57906335663

To learn more about The Librarian, his dark tales and the village of #WeepingBank, head over to www.weepingbank.com.

We are at the Butter Market today in the @outside_arts_ stall. Come in and say hello and share a story with us on National story telling day.

We are at the Butter Market today in the @outside_arts_ stall. Come in and say hello and share a story with us on National story telling day.

Join Leek Loves Books on the 5th Feb at the @outside_arts_ Butter Market stall.

Its out 2nd takeover and we are looking forward to talking to you during National Storytelling day.

If you have a story to share bring it along and share with us. It could be something you've written or a short story you love.

See you from 11 am onwards :)

Join Leek Loves Books on the 5th Feb at the @outside_arts_ Butter Market stall.

Its out 2nd takeover and we are looking forward to talking to you during National Storytelling day.

If you have a story to share bring it along and share with us. It could be something you've written or a short story you love.

See you from 11 am onwards :)

Leek Look for a book have partnered with the wonderful pupils and teachers at Leek High School celebrating National Storytelling Week! 📚

Don’t forget to share your finds on the Leeklookforabook on Facebook.

❤️❤️📚📚
#leekhigh #lovebooks #literature #leeklovesbooks #leeklookforabook

Leek Look for a book have partnered with the wonderful pupils and teachers at Leek High School celebrating National Storytelling Week! 📚

Don’t forget to share your finds on the Leeklookforabook on Facebook.

❤️❤️📚📚
#leekhigh #lovebooks #literature #leeklovesbooks #leeklookforabook

@marcmakescomics is coming to #leeklovesbooks2025

I am so excited to announce that Marc makes comics are joining us as part of our children's festival for leek loves books!

Marc will be hosting workshops and we will let you know as soon as tickets are available.

Save the date and keep an eye out for tickets going live soon.

More authors, workshops, talks still to come 🤘

🗓️ 7th June 2025
📚 Leek Loves Books festival

Check out leeklovesbooks.com to see who we have coming so far.

@marcmakescomics is coming to #leeklovesbooks2025

I am so excited to announce that Marc makes comics are joining us as part of our children's festival for leek loves books!

Marc will be hosting workshops and we will let you know as soon as tickets are available.

Save the date and keep an eye out for tickets going live soon.

More authors, workshops, talks still to come 🤘

🗓️ 7th June 2025
📚 Leek Loves Books festival

Check out leeklovesbooks.com to see who we have coming so far.

Thinking about warmer days and looking forward to June 7th when Leek Loves Books 2025 festival is taking place.

This photo from last year's shows a Leek Look for a Book waiting for it's next reader on the chair 🤘🥰

You can find out more about them on Facebook just search Leek Look for a Book. 📔📕📗📘📙

Website is nearly ready so you can check out authors and workshops running on June 7th. Tickets are not live yet though - soon my lovely leek readers 🩷

Love,
Leek Loves Books
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Thinking about warmer days and looking forward to June 7th when Leek Loves Books 2025 festival is taking place.

This photo from last year's shows a Leek Look for a Book waiting for it's next reader on the chair 🤘🥰

You can find out more about them on Facebook just search Leek Look for a Book. 📔📕📗📘📙

Website is nearly ready so you can check out authors and workshops running on June 7th. Tickets are not live yet though - soon my lovely leek readers 🩷

Love,
Leek Loves Books
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We are having a lovely day at @outside_arts_ indoor market. Been lovely talking to you all about our reading challenge and our festival on the 7th of June.

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We are having a lovely day at @outside_arts_ indoor market. Been lovely talking to you all about our reading challenge and our festival on the 7th of June.

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After meeting a week later and 🫣 on a Monday due to the snow last week we have a new poll to choose our next read for our Tuesday meetup.

Members - make your vote on our WhatsApp chat by 18th January.

Non members let us know what you would choose or if you've already read any of our choices what you would recommend?

#leeklovesbooks #denengel #bookclub

After meeting a week later and 🫣 on a Monday due to the snow last week we have a new poll to choose our next read for our Tuesday meetup.

Members - make your vote on our WhatsApp chat by 18th January.

Non members let us know what you would choose or if you've already read any of our choices what you would recommend?

#leeklovesbooks #denengel #bookclub

Bringing a few books to the table for our meeting.

Which would you choose?

Bringing a few books to the table for our meeting.

Which would you choose?

LEEK LOVES BOOKS take-over at @outside_arts_ butter market
15th January

Come along and chat all things bookish with us and discover our new Reading Challenge for 2025.

Discover what exciting things we have planned for the Leek Loves Books Festival June 2025 too!

We'll be there from 11am onwards.

LEEK LOVES BOOKS take-over at @outside_arts_ butter market
15th January

Come along and chat all things bookish with us and discover our new Reading Challenge for 2025.

Discover what exciting things we have planned for the Leek Loves Books Festival June 2025 too!

We'll be there from 11am onwards.

FESTIVAL WORKSHOP AND EVENT !
We are pleased to announce Roger Elkin will be running a poetry workshop and poetry and prose event at our June festival.

In 2024 Roger you may have met Roger at the Foxlowe as part of the Leek Arts Festival; or in July in Biddulph Town Hall as part of the Biddulph Festival.

Roger Elkin is the author of fifteen poetry collections, the latest being A Party Business (2024) and Small Fry (2023) from Littoral Press, and The Leading Question (High Window Press, 2021), which was shortlisted for the Wales Poetry Book Award and the 2022 Arnold Bennett Award. The collection deals with the events of the Irish Potato Famine 1845-52.

Really looking forward to these - once our full schedule is live you will be able to get your place secured but we aren't quite ready yet.... watch this space :)

#poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #poetrygram #leeklovesbooks

FESTIVAL WORKSHOP AND EVENT !
We are pleased to announce Roger Elkin will be running a poetry workshop and poetry and prose event at our June festival.

In 2024 Roger you may have met Roger at the Foxlowe as part of the Leek Arts Festival; or in July in Biddulph Town Hall as part of the Biddulph Festival.

Roger Elkin is the author of fifteen poetry collections, the latest being A Party Business (2024) and Small Fry (2023) from Littoral Press, and The Leading Question (High Window Press, 2021), which was shortlisted for the Wales Poetry Book Award and the 2022 Arnold Bennett Award. The collection deals with the events of the Irish Potato Famine 1845-52.

Really looking forward to these - once our full schedule is live you will be able to get your place secured but we aren't quite ready yet.... watch this space :)

#poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #poetrygram #leeklovesbooks

New Author!

@chris.turnbull20 will be joining us for the first time at our June festival. As you can see Chris is a Jack Russell Daddy to @ollythejack1 and he is featured in some of his books.

Chris was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire in England.

The eldest of two sons Chris originally wanted to become a dog groomer and trained in this field before working on a farm in the grooming room as well as helping with the dog hydrotherapy.

After a few years Chris moved on, and found a job at Bradford University working with PhD students in the Biology labs. Chris enjoyed nealry 7 years here before moving over to York University to take on a similar, be it more senor role.

Chris now lives on the outskirts of York with his partner and their Jack Russell terrier.

We can't wait to see what exciting plans Chris has for this year.

#childrensbooks #kidlit #reading #authorsofinstagram #jackrussell #jackrussellsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #illustration #detective #crimenovel #crimefiction #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #reading #murdermystery #victoriancrime #victorian #Whitby #WhitbyAbbey #theplantingofthepennyhedge

New Author!

@chris.turnbull20 will be joining us for the first time at our June festival. As you can see Chris is a Jack Russell Daddy to @ollythejack1 and he is featured in some of his books.

Chris was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire in England.

The eldest of two sons Chris originally wanted to become a dog groomer and trained in this field before working on a farm in the grooming room as well as helping with the dog hydrotherapy.

After a few years Chris moved on, and found a job at Bradford University working with PhD students in the Biology labs. Chris enjoyed nealry 7 years here before moving over to York University to take on a similar, be it more senor role.

Chris now lives on the outskirts of York with his partner and their Jack Russell terrier.

We can't wait to see what exciting plans Chris has for this year.

#childrensbooks #kidlit #reading #authorsofinstagram #jackrussell #jackrussellsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #illustration #detective #crimenovel #crimefiction #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #reading #murdermystery #victoriancrime #victorian #Whitby #WhitbyAbbey #theplantingofthepennyhedge

Author confirmed!

Punam will be returning to Leek in June for our 2nd festival!

In her latest blog post Punam shared some lovely thoughts with her readers...

"As a British Author of South Asian origin, going to these events has a broader purpose too. To share stories that otherwise might not be told. This helps improves representation of different communities and identities to form a richer tapestry of literature that readers can find. I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of going to events that really take this seriously.

Tales on Trent, Leek Book Fest, Dudly Book Con and Big Sky in Montana are probably, in my humble opinion, events that have been inclusive, diverse and organised for accessibility, for the love of books and helped build community."

We loved that you joined us for our first festival and cannot wait for this years. Bring on 2025 :)

#indieauthorsofinstagram #kindle #books #ebooks #leeklovesbooks #leekbookfest2025

Author confirmed!

Punam will be returning to Leek in June for our 2nd festival!

In her latest blog post Punam shared some lovely thoughts with her readers...

"As a British Author of South Asian origin, going to these events has a broader purpose too. To share stories that otherwise might not be told. This helps improves representation of different communities and identities to form a richer tapestry of literature that readers can find. I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of going to events that really take this seriously.

Tales on Trent, Leek Book Fest, Dudly Book Con and Big Sky in Montana are probably, in my humble opinion, events that have been inclusive, diverse and organised for accessibility, for the love of books and helped build community."

We loved that you joined us for our first festival and cannot wait for this years. Bring on 2025 :)

#indieauthorsofinstagram #kindle #books #ebooks #leeklovesbooks #leekbookfest2025

Our first post is live on our site.
Sign up here https://www.leeklovesbooks.com/blog

Huge thanks to @petekmally for kicking off our author interview with a pop and to @helenbarham for our first book review of the year.

Comment below if you are interested in being featured as an author or book reviewer. We want to hear from you :)

#bookreview #bookreviews #bookreviewers #bookreviewsofinstagram
#bloggers #bloggerlife #bloggersofinstagram

Our first post is live on our site.
Sign up here https://www.leeklovesbooks.com/blog

Huge thanks to @petekmally for kicking off our author interview with a pop and to @helenbarham for our first book review of the year.

Comment below if you are interested in being featured as an author or book reviewer. We want to hear from you :)

#bookreview #bookreviews #bookreviewers #bookreviewsofinstagram
#bloggers #bloggerlife #bloggersofinstagram

New year and you know what that means 🤩

2025 Reading Challenge is live!

January is a book with weather in the title 📔📕📗📘📙📚

Let us know in the comments what you are planning on reading ☺️

New year and you know what that means 🤩

2025 Reading Challenge is live!

January is a book with weather in the title 📔📕📗📘📙📚

Let us know in the comments what you are planning on reading ☺️

Happy new year from all of us at Leek Loves Books!

We have so many exciting things planned for 2025 and its only our second year running!

Sign up to our mailing list at https://www.leeklovesbooks.com/blog
to get our monthly newsletter and you will hear the latest news as well as getting to read a book review from a local Leek human + an interview with one of our amazing authors!

We hope you have a chilled evening whatever your plans are, and if you are sitting down to read a book to see the new year in let us know what you are reading :)

Love,
Rachel and the team at Leek Loves Books.

Happy new year from all of us at Leek Loves Books!

We have so many exciting things planned for 2025 and its only our second year running!

Sign up to our mailing list at https://www.leeklovesbooks.com/blog
to get our monthly newsletter and you will hear the latest news as well as getting to read a book review from a local Leek human + an interview with one of our amazing authors!

We hope you have a chilled evening whatever your plans are, and if you are sitting down to read a book to see the new year in let us know what you are reading :)

Love,
Rachel and the team at Leek Loves Books.

Little helper 'helping' while I work on updating the website 🐾
This is Kiki the kitten 🥰

Little helper 'helping' while I work on updating the website 🐾
This is Kiki the kitten 🥰

Our first event of 2025 is live!
Join us in welcoming back @petekmally

Check our website to RSVP to this free event!

🗓️ 31st January 2025
⏰7:30 pm

Go to leeklovesbooks.com to get your place now.

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Our first event of 2025 is live!
Join us in welcoming back @petekmally

Check our website to RSVP to this free event!

🗓️ 31st January 2025
⏰7:30 pm

Go to leeklovesbooks.com to get your place now.

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Leek Loves Books is excited to present our headline act for our 2025 festival!

Peter Chand is one of Europe's most renowned storytellers and is in constant demand for his powerful, evocative and moving stories from the Indian subcontinent.

Tickets and information about the performance will be available soon so keep your eyes peeled.

Check out Peter on Instagram @peterchandstoryteller or Facebook Peter Chand

Love Leek Loves Books 📙📘📗📕📕📔

Leek Loves Books is excited to present our headline act for our 2025 festival!

Peter Chand is one of Europe's most renowned storytellers and is in constant demand for his powerful, evocative and moving stories from the Indian subcontinent.

Tickets and information about the performance will be available soon so keep your eyes peeled.

Check out Peter on Instagram @peterchandstoryteller or Facebook Peter Chand

Love Leek Loves Books 📙📘📗📕📕📔

@samhatton1 and @lynnestirton meeting Leek Loves Books latest members Miso and Kiki.

New Leek Loves cats ?

Have you got fur babies that sit and read with you? Or do they eat your bookmarks 😂

#leeklovesbooks #leekkittens

@samhatton1 and @lynnestirton meeting Leek Loves Books latest members Miso and Kiki.

New Leek Loves cats ?

Have you got fur babies that sit and read with you? Or do they eat your bookmarks 😂

#leeklovesbooks #leekkittens

New bookmarks for your reading needs 📚📚📚📚📚📚

New bookmarks for your reading needs 📚📚📚📚📚📚

Hello all :) Its #shelfiesunday

This week is it the lovely Helen from @limetreetreasures

It's mainly cookery, gardening and poetry. It also has a photo of her dad, and Bear given to her by her eldest & bear inherited from her daughter's childhood, and mouse toy that belonged to her late pupper.

Personal objects on a bookshelf can transform it into a vibrant snapshot of your life! 🌟 Each item—whether it’s a travel souvenir, a family heirloom, or a quirky find—tells a story and sparks conversations. Pairing these treasures with your favorite books creates a unique vibe that blends literature with personal history. It’s not just a shelf; it’s a cozy sanctuary celebrating who you are and what you love! 📚✨ #BookshelfGoals #PersonalStyle #HomeDecor

Hello all :) Its #shelfiesunday

This week is it the lovely Helen from @limetreetreasures

It's mainly cookery, gardening and poetry. It also has a photo of her dad, and Bear given to her by her eldest & bear inherited from her daughter's childhood, and mouse toy that belonged to her late pupper.

Personal objects on a bookshelf can transform it into a vibrant snapshot of your life! 🌟 Each item—whether it’s a travel souvenir, a family heirloom, or a quirky find—tells a story and sparks conversations. Pairing these treasures with your favorite books creates a unique vibe that blends literature with personal history. It’s not just a shelf; it’s a cozy sanctuary celebrating who you are and what you love! 📚✨ #BookshelfGoals #PersonalStyle #HomeDecor

📕 Thinking back to our first book festival.
We had such a good time hosting so many wonderful authors.

📓We are busy planning 2025 and if you are interested in joining us again or for the first time then get in touch.

Love, Leek loves books 📚

📕 Thinking back to our first book festival.
We had such a good time hosting so many wonderful authors.

📓We are busy planning 2025 and if you are interested in joining us again or for the first time then get in touch.

Love, Leek loves books 📚

Your second installment of #shelfiesunday

This next one is one of our very own local authors @david.cliffe18 showcasing his wonderful penguin collection of books!

The first five Penguin Books published in 1935 were:

"Ariel" by André Gide
"The Mysterious Affair at Styles" by Agatha Christie
"The Man Who Knew Too Much" by G.K. Chesterton
"The Road to Wigan Pier" by George Orwell
"The Daughters of the Late Colonel" by Katherine Mansfield

David which book in your collection is your favorite?

Your second installment of #shelfiesunday

This next one is one of our very own local authors @david.cliffe18 showcasing his wonderful penguin collection of books!

The first five Penguin Books published in 1935 were:

"Ariel" by André Gide
"The Mysterious Affair at Styles" by Agatha Christie
"The Man Who Knew Too Much" by G.K. Chesterton
"The Road to Wigan Pier" by George Orwell
"The Daughters of the Late Colonel" by Katherine Mansfield

David which book in your collection is your favorite?

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