Authors from previous festivals…

“I had a wonderful time, enjoyed every minute and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Festival to readers and fellow writers alike.” <br /> <strong>Mike Gayle</strong>

“It’s my local festival, I’ve watched it grow into something fantastic and it’s getting better every year. This festival is very important for Huddersfield.” Joanne Harris

"“I sometimes say that I only write books in order to go to book festivals. It’s not strictly true but nowhere is it more accurate than at the Huddersfield Literary Festival." <br /> <strong>Alan Johnson</strong>

“Huddersfield Lit Fest rocks! Get yourself along and have some fun”<br /><strong> Irvine Welsh</strong>

“One of the most vibrant festivals I’ve had the pleasure to speak at, driven by a true passion for words of every description. I’d come back in a heartbeat.”<br /> <strong>Susie Dent</strong>

“Literature broadens the mind and it’s really important to have people coming to Huddersfield to stimulate new ideas and debate.”<br /> <strong>Lemn Sissay, Festival Patron</strong>

“From the moment I arrived in Huddersfield I was welcomed and looked after in every way. The event was packed with a delightful and engaged audience. Top of my list for a return visit.”<br /><strong>Helen Lederer</strong>

"A wonderfully well put together event and one any author would be privileged to be invited to.” Vaseem Khan

“Great to be a part of this fantastic celebration of literature in such a welcoming town.”<br /><strong> Levison Wood</strong>

“A real community festival, combining seamless organisation with a very friendly Yorkshire welcome.” Ann Cleeves

“My favourite festival! A passionate directorate and a lively, engaged audience with an insatiable appetite for books, what more could anyone wish for?”<br /><strong> Ben Miller</strong>