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27 May 2023

Storytime with A Children’s Story

A Children’s Story are back with us on Saturday 3 June for story time! An engaging half hour of interaction and storytelling for little ones. We’re a small venue and space is tight, so booking is essential. All children (whether single or in friend/sibling groups) must be accompanied by at […]
25 May 2023

Strange Bedsfellows – an evening of poetry

Our first event inside Brown Books will be on Thursday 15 June, 6-8pm. We’re holding an evening of poetry with University of Bedfordshire alumni Clive Gresswell, Keith Jebb, Eddie Heaton, Juliet Troy and C-Weed. Places are very limited as we’re a small venue, so book fast. There will be more […]
Brown Books logo with text saying; We're delighted to announce our new pilot project, Brown Books in conjunction with Luton Community Arts Trust
22 April 2023

New bookshop opening in High Town

Luton Literature CIC (LLCIC) and Luton Community Arts Trust (LCAT) are delighted to announce the opening of a pilot project bookshop in High Town at the end of April 2023. Brown Books, run by LLCIC, will open in 33@77, 77 High Town Road on Saturday 29 April. An official opening […]
Inside the shop
4 April 2023

What’s going on in 33@77, High Town Road?

Luton Literature CIC and Luton Community Arts Trust are delighted to announce the opening of Brown Books in High Town at the end of April 2023. Brown Books will initially sell second hand books, with the introduction of new books later in the year. Luton Literature will also use the […]
High Town Christmas Fete, Sat 27 Nov
15 November 2022

Luton Literature helping deliver High Town Christmas Fete

We’re pleased to announce that we are helping with the organisation of High Town Christmas Fete this year. Join us for an afternoon of festive fun on Sunday 27 November in High Town, 12 noon – 4pm  Burr Street Car Park High Town Methodist Church Bricklayers Arms Browse the stalls on Burr […]
The Good Turn by Sharna Jackson
16 September 2022

Sharna Jackson’s mystery unfolds at Luton Literature Book Festival

Local author Sharna Jackson, known for her High-Rise Mystery stories, presents her new book ‘The Good Turn’ at Luton Literature Book Festival on Saturday 24 September, at the Hat Factory, Bute Street, Luton. Book tickets to attend the event or to live-stream to your home. Renowned local author Sharna Jackson […]
Cartoon bear, rabbit a and moose looking at a map
1 September 2022

Where to find the festival activities

It’s the first day of September, which means there are only 24 days until the festival! Here’s some info on how to find the two venues on the day, and how to get here. Both The Hat Factory Arts Centre and Luton Central Library are a short walk from Luton Station […]
Hands writing
20 August 2022

Author, poet and illustrator press fair

Over at Luton Central Library we are also hosting a writers and illustrator‘s press fair on Saturday 24 September. 11am – 6pm All ages This fair will showcase local artists and authors, and those with links to Luton, celebrating Luton’s contribution to the literary world. Those looking for advice, guidance, […]
Tony Hough
19 August 2022

Tony Hough: an interactive talk

Tony specialises in fantasy art for books, games, magazines and more. In this session, Tony talk’s about his career as an illustrator and will answer questions from the audience in a Q&A session at the end. “I create strong figurative art and illustrations of odd and fantastic things: Warped reality, […]
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