1. BORDERS BOOK FESTIVAL
15-18 June Melrose, Scottish Borders
The 20th edition of the Borders Book Festival boasts talks from Shuggie Bain Booker winner Douglas Stuart, tennis legend Judy Murray and a sprinkling of Great British Bake Off winners alongside a strong focus on books about mental health and neurodivergence.
2. BRADFORD LITERATURE FESTIVAL
23 June-2 July Bradford, West Yorkshire
Yorkshire’s biggest literary event offers talks from famous names (Irvine Welsh, Sadiq Khan) alongside intriguing mini-fests, like B-Disruptive, a current affairs discussion day for young people.