MLF 2023 programme dates 7 - 22 October and list of artist names in bright colours

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Image of writer Max Porter

Max Porter presents Shy

Saturday 7 October 2023

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Image of author Annie Macmanus and book cover

Annie Macmanus

Thursday 12 October 2023

Central Library

Image of writer Afua Hirsch adn her latest book cover

Decolonising My Body with Afua Hirsch

Wednesday 18 October 2023

Central Library

Image of writer Michael Lewis with latest book cover

Michael Lewis: Flash Boys & New Tycoons

Tuesday 10 October 2023

Martin Harris Centre for Music & Drama

Images of poets Terrance Hayes, Anthony Anaxagorou & Selina Nwulu

Terrance Hayes, Anthony Anaxagorou & Selina Nwulu

Friday 13 October 2023

Central Library

Image of writer Jeanette Winterson and her latest book cover

Jeanette Winterson

Sunday 22 October 2023, HOME

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