Across the Borders - a night of beautiful harmonies set in The Grand Victorian Palm Court at Harvest House. Experience an unforgettable evening of harmonious melodies as three exceptional singing groups - Song of Seattle, PrimeTime and Felixstowe Harmonies come together for an extraordinary concert. Visiting choirs from USA, Song of Seattle Chorus and PrimeTime Quartet, bring a unique blend of barbershop style harmonies and an engaging stage presence that capture the audience's attention while Suffolk choir Felixstowe Harmonies showcase their musical expertise with repertoire that reflects the choir's diverse musical landscape.

Join festival favourite Mandy Morton to enjoy a cream tea as she reads from her latest No. 2 Feline Detective Agency adventure, Death of a Sandscratcher . This time, Hettie and Tilly investigate a series of fun fur murders in 'Felixtoe' with cat-a-strophoic results! Tea and a free copy of the new book are included in the ticket price.

Venice, 1486. Women are not meant to work with glass, but Orsola Rosso flouts convention to save her family from ruin. She works in secret creating glass beads knowing her creations must be perfect to be accepted by men. Skipping through the centuries, we follow Orsola as she hones her craft through war and plague, tragedy and triumph, love and loss. Will she ever earn the respect of those closest to her? In conversation with Esther Freud

A fresh perspective on Wallis informed by Pauls extensive knowledge of China and his access to archives in China not available to previous biographers. Her Lotus Year reveals the full story of the transformative year Wallis Simpson spent in China, a time that hasnt been fully recorded before but was absolutely fundamental to who Wallis was to become. In conversation with Georgy Jamieson

Esther Freud excavates the most intimate relationships of our lives, laying bare the fear and longing, the secrets and mistrust. My Sister and Other Lovers is an irresistible exploration of love, family, and freedom in all its forms. Can the loyalty of sisters Lucy and Bea to each other transcend the damages of a past that feels almost too dangerous to examine?

A Welsh princess. A Roman general. Their love story lost to time a spellbinding tale of love, ambition, and secrets that have lain silent for over a thousand years The land of the Silures, 382 AD. Elen is a princess promised to a general of Rome. Macsen came to Wales seeking an alliance that would advance his quest for power. This union will change Elens destiny forever. Camp Meadow, 2024. Cadi is a writer who has discovered Elens lost story. But someone is desperate to keep the past buried. Can Cadi uncover Elens story before its lost to time? In conversation with Mandy Morton

For over six years every week day throughout World War II, Dame Myra Hess, Britains greatest concert pianist, ran lunchtime concerts at Londons National Gallery. Never interrupted by the bombing and with thousands queueing daily they became the stuff of legend, proving musics power to support us in the darkest of times. This biography is full of insights into Hess collaborations with towering musicians of her day, and her activities as an unsung activist, helping refugee musicians from Nazi-occupied countries to find their feet in Britain and personally endeavouring to aid young British musicians faced with wartime deprivations. Dame Myra Hess emerges from behind the myths: a unique personality full of generosity, courage, humour and sheer, unfailing chutzpah. In conversation with Catherine Larner

Do you have challenges fitting into this world? Perhaps you are, or know someone who has been labelled as 'different'. Perhaps you are referred to as 'having a condition.' Maybe as a child, you were described as 'difficult' or 'on the spectrum.' The chances are you, or the person you care about, is actually a creative genius! This book looks in-depth at who we are, why we are the way we are, the immense value you can bring to the world and how you can best operate in this world. It celebrates our differences and explains in simple terms the thinking behind them. In conversation with Stephanie Mackentyre

Well known for his historical crime series "Wyndham and Banerjee" Abir Mukherjees latest novel, Hunted, is a stand alone, fast moving contemporary thriller. Its a week before the presidential elections when a bomb goes off in an LA shopping mall In London, armed police storm Heathrow Airport and arrest Sajid Khan. His daughter Aliyah entered the USA with the suicide bomber, and now shes missing, potentially plotting another attack. In conversation with Ruth Dugdall

From her roots in the 1960s London music scene alongside her sister Pattie Boyd who was married to George Harrison, to her marriage to Mick Fleetwood Jenny has lived at the heart of the rock world, even inspiring Donavan and Mick jagger to write songs about her and accompanying the Beatles to India to study Transcendental Meditation. This book contains candid conversations with rock legends, including Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood, Joni Mitchell and George Harrison. In conversation with Mandy Morton

From mega-factory floors, engineering laboratories and seaports to distribution hubs, supermarkets and our own homes, Tim Minshall takes us on a wonderfully illuminating journey through the hidden world of manufacturing. Your Life is Manufactured reveals the seismic impact manufacturing has had on our lives and the natural world, exploring how it could offer us a path to a truly sustainable, more equitable future and make better choices for ourselves, our communities and the planet. In conversation with Catherine Larner

Ronald Blythe is considered one of the greatest writers on the English countryside. He is best known for Akenfield , his powerful and poetic account of life in a Suffolk farming community. Drawing on unparalleled access to letters, notebooks, published works, drafts, and conversations from decades of friendship, Ian Collins tells the full story of Ronald Blythe for the first time. In conversation with Nicola Upson

A comical, tender, and highly original novel about mental health, the certainties of medicine, buried trauma, love, death and time lost in the crushing - and comical - hopes of modern life. Vita Woods is on the brink. She has a good job and a successful doctor boyfriend, Max. But she has been sick for months, with an illness that no doctor, not even Max, can medically diagnose. The problem might be Vita herself but as far as anyone can prove... there's nothing wrong with her. In conversation with Ruth Dugdall

The Scapegoat is an extraordinary story of the meteoric rise and fall of George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, one of the most flamboyant and enigmatic Englishmen at the heart of seventeenth-century royal and political life. Favourite of James 1st and Charles 1st, detested by Parliament, acclaimed as the most beautiful man in Europe, and eventually murdered by a Suffolk man. With a novelists touch, Lucy Hughes-Hallett transports us into a courtly world of masques and dancing, exquisite clothes, the art of Rubens and Van Dyck who painted Villiers, gender-fluidity, same-sex desire and appallingly rudimentary medicine. In conversation with Catherine Larner

Ben Chu explores how isolationism weakens the global economy and lays out the dangers of the current obsession with isolationism. By focusing on some key internationally traded commodities agriculture, energy, metals and high- technology he demonstrates just how thoroughly enmeshed and almost unfathomably interconnected our economies have become. In conversation with Francis Wheen

A new series from the author of the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries. Ali Dawson is a police officer working on old crimes. Using a process pioneered by a mysterious Italian physicist, her team are able to travel back in time. Ali travels back to London in 1850. Soon she finds herself in extreme danger. Even worse - she appears to be stuck, unable to make her way back to the present, to her life and to her son, Finn. In conversation with Catherine Larner

This book will appeal to people with a general interest in women's history as well as those who love sailing. Stars To Steer By is an entertaining and inspiring cruise through the lives of women sailors: adventurers, racers, travellers, workers, pootlers, rich and poor, happy and sad. It's a lovely portrait gallery as much as a history, and deserves a place on every sea-lover's bookcase, whether you're a real sailor or an arch fantasist. Novelist Louisa Young

We are thrilled to welcome Richard to join us in Malton to celebrate the publication of the 4th book in his No.1 bestselling Canon Clement series. Richard is one of a kind. He is a well loved and hugely popular writer, broadcaster and an Anglican priest. Known for regularly presenting shows on BBC Radio 4 as well as appearing on TV shows such as Have I Got News for You, QI, Strictly and of course, his most recent stint in the jungle! He writes regularly for The Sunday Times, and is the author of half a dozen books, including a bestselling autobiography, Fathomless Riches, and the bereavement bestseller The Madness of Grief, written after the death of his partner, David Coles. Come along and listen to Richard in conversation for what we are sure will be a warm, fascinating and entertaining evening. Photo Credit: Natalie Dawkins

We are delighted to be hosting Robin Ince this year on his upcoming publication on a powerful, personal exploration of anxiety, ADHD and neurodiversity. _Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal_ reminds us all – no matter how weird we feel – that it’s okay to be a little different. We all are. what if being a bit weird is actually entirely normal? What if sharing our internal struggles wasn’t a sign of weakness, but strength? For over thirty years, award-winning broadcaster and comedian Robin Ince has entertained thousands in person and on air. But underneath the surface, a whirlwind was at play - a struggle with sadness, concentration, self-doubt and near-constant anxiety. But then he discovered he had all the hallmarks of ADHD and his stumbling blocks became stepping stones. In _Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal_, Robin uses his own experiences to explore the neurodivergent experience and to ask what the point of "being normal" really is. Packed with personal insights, intimate anecdotes and interviews with psychologists, neuroscientists and many neurodivergent people he has met along the way, this is a quirky and witty dive into the world of human behaviour. AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: ROBIN INCE is a comedian, actor and writer. The _Guardian_ once declared him a 'becardiganed polymath' which seems about right. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including _The Importance of Being Interested_ and _I'm a Joke and So Are You_. With Professor Brian Cox, he created and presents the award-winning BBC Radio 4 show _The Infinite Monkey Cage_, which ranks among the most popular science podcasts worldwide. He also won Celebrity Mastermind but forgot that calcium was the dominant element of chalk. After being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 52, he finally has an excuse.

Can a planet have legal rights? Could it be defended in a court of law? In recent years ordinary people have turned to courts around the world seeking justice for environmental damage: melting glaciers, sinking islands, extinction of species, and more. Monica Feria-Tinta is a barrister advocates not just for people but also for Nature itself, for the diversity of life that sustains us. A Barrister for the Earth explores eight critical cases she has successfully fought. In conversation with Rachel Sloane

We celebrate the life and work of P.D. James, one of our greatest crime writers. Nicola Upson and Mandy Morton look back on her extraordinary achievements and lasting contribution to the genre. The talk will be illustrated by Mandy Mortons audio archive, in which P.D. James discusses her work and reads from some of her most popular novels. Both Nicola and Mandy enjoyed a long friendship with the author, and this very special event will give a unique insight into her creative process and legacy.