National Crime Reading Month.

The Crime Writers' Association presents the National Crime Reading Month Launch Event in partnership with The Reading Agency and Criminally Good Books.  Join us on Saturday, 30th May at 6.30pm (doors open at 6pm) for Noir at the Bar, when nine talented authors will be reading short extracts from their books. We will also have author signings, a book stand, all things crime fiction, and, of course, great company.  We will also be announcing the winner of the Margery Allingham Short Mystery Competition.  Tickets are just £5, but CWA members can book their ticket for free by using the code ncrmlaunch. And that includes a glass of wine!  When: Saturday, 30th May 2026 Where: All Saints' Church Pavement, High Ousegate, York YO1 8RZ (venue is fully accessible) Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Doors open 6:00 PM) - The evening will include breaks for guests to network, buy books, and get books signed.  Please note: Tickets are neither exchangeable nor refundable. Should you have any access issues, please email events@criminallygoodbooks.co.uk or hello@criminallygoodbooks.co.uk  You can reserve your ticket using the link below.

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