Blackwell’s Manchester are teaming up with the Northern Fiction Alliance for a very special indie Christmas event showcasing some brilliant new books from five fantastic Northern publishers – Bluemoose Books, Comma Press, Dead Ink Books, Fly on the Wall Press and Saraband.

Reading on the night will be Collette Snowden, Matt Hill, David Hartley, Julia Rampen and Sarah Schofield. Books by all authors will be available to buy on the night. To get you in the festive spirit we’ll also have mince pies, drinks and 10% discount on all purchases (T&Cs apply, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer).

Entry is free but do please register your interest in advance to give us an idea of numbers.

Line up:

Bluemoose Books: Collette Snowden reading from Captain Jesus

Comma Press: Sarah Schofield reads from Safely Gathered In

Dead Ink Books: Matt Hill reads from Lamb

Fly on the Wall Press: David Hartley reading from Fauna

Saraband: Julia Rampen reading from The Bay