More than 200 book lovers came together at the Winston Churchill Theatre in Ruislip for a sold-out writing festival.
The inaugural Hillingdon Libraries Crime Festival on Saturday, June 21, featured exclusive interviews with nine acclaimed authors who shared insights into their writing and upcoming projects.
This included Reverend Richard Coles, Mark Billingham, SJ Bennett, Fiona Cummins, CL Taylor and Elly Griffiths.
The event builds on the popularity of Hillingdon Council’s Coffee and Crime author events, which feature talks from top writers to promote reading in the community.
Speaking after the festival, author SJ Bennett said: “The Hillingdon Libraries Crime Festival is a new highlight in the crime writing calendar.
“It was a delight to be part of an impressive line-up, and to meet so many enthusiastic readers afterwards. After such a great start, I’m sure the festival will go from strength to strength.”
Councillor Eddie Lavery, Hillingdon Council’s cabinet member for community and environment, said: “We are proud to offer residents a broad, modern range of library services and events that help foster healthy, happy communities, so it was brilliant to see how popular our first crime writers’ festival was.
“Our libraries promote literacy and reading, but also support learning and development, encourage socialising, and can offer a quiet place to study or get online for essential tasks.
“There’s also a range of events and activities, often free of charge, which run throughout the year, and our Home Library Service and mobile library help ensure that everyone can experience the joy of reading too.”
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