The 2023 line-up for the Paisley Book Festival has been revealed ahead of the first in-person programme since the pandemic.
Organisers have also announced that the majority of events will allow attendees to pay what they can for entry to help those impacted by the cost-of-living crisis.
The festival is on from February 16 to 19 and will feature events with the Hebridean Baker, Darren McGarvey, Jackie Kay, Michael Pederson, Denise Mina, and Tariq Ashkanani among others.
Organisers have also announced a school programme with a number of free events.
Authors will be taking the opportunity to visit Renfrewshire schools to encourage children and young people to read.
The Paisley Book Festival programmers are Heather McDaid, an award-winning independent publisher, and Sha Nazir, an artist, writer and producer.
The pair have brought together over 50 authors, poets, and event hosts, covering 32 public events and 36 school events.
Heather said: “We’re happy to finally reveal the 2023 line-up for Paisley Book Festival, and we can’t wait to bring such a fantastic range of authors to Paisley, some returning, others for the first time.
“From crime fiction, poetry, memoir, children’s and far beyond, we’re looking forward to welcoming audiences to celebrate and discover new books and authors in their many forms, particularly after the last few years of disruption, both in terms of events, and life more broadly.”
The festival will be based in the University of the West of Scotland’s Union, as well as Paisley Central Library and a new venue at the Art Department, Outspoken Arts.
She said: “The middle of February will host a huge selection of literary events for all ages and tastes as the Paisley Book Festival returns to kick off Paisley’s cultural year.
“Hosted at multiple venues across the city centre we’re really excited for the people of Paisley to welcome authors and attendees from across the country to this grand town.”
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