HIF Big Read

Free reading events across northern libraries with a #giveaway of this year's title, Along Came a Spider. 4-8 June 2018. Presented by @TheakstonsCrime.

[Hartlepool Community Hubs @HartlepoolHubs]

Brilliant afternoon! Thank you to everyone who joined us. And special thanks to @mariwriter @notkatedaniels and @HIFBigRead for bringing the conversation to Hartlepool!
#AlongCameASpider #AlexCross

[Mari Hannah @mariwriter]

Thanks @HartlepoolHubs for hosting @TheakstonsCrime #BigRead2018 again this year; Beth for organising the events schedule 🚗🚗@notkatedaniels who will have driven almost 550 miles by the time we get home 🚗🚗 and @arrowpublishing for supplying free books to readers. @HIFBigRead

[Mari Hannah @mariwriter]

It’s a wrap! Absolutely brilliant to end @TheakstonsCrime #BigRead2018 at @HartlepoolHubs with so many readers discussing #AlongCameASpider by @JP_Books, a very popular choice. For the third year running Hartlepool top the attendance charts! @HIFBigRead @arrowpublishing 1/2

[HIF Big Read @HIFBigRead]

That’s a wrap! The #BigRead2018 is over& what a great way to end it. @HartlepoolHubs Thank you for being such a great crowd, so many great thoughts and ideas. We’ve learned lots about #AlongCameASpider& we’ve delved deep into the world of #AlexCross Until next time @mariwriter...

[HIF Big Read @HIFBigRead]

1 reader @HartlepoolHubs loves the fact that #AlongCameASpider was written from the point of view of #AlexCross This makes you feel as though you’re inside his head and a real part of the book. #BigRead2018 @arrowpublishing

[Hartlepool Community Hubs @HartlepoolHubs]

When you start a new relationship you're blind to the faults...only see what we want to...but was he set up? #alexcross #AlongCameASpider @HIFBigRead

[HIF Big Read @HIFBigRead]

Lots and lots of great thoughts and contributions on #AlongCameASpider here at @HartlepoolHubs The room is in agreement that as readers, we love a series rather than a standalone. @arrowpublishing #BigRead2018

[Hartlepool Community Hubs @HartlepoolHubs]

Who is on the side of the Police Chief...and who is on the side of Cross? #AlongCameASpider @HIFBigRead

[Hartlepool Community Hubs @HartlepoolHubs]

@mariwriter reads a passage to give a flavour of the book... #AlongCameASpider @HIFBigRead

[Hartlepool Community Hubs @HartlepoolHubs]

Everyone is listening intently...almost all have read the book so we're hoping for some good discussion! #AlongCameASpider @HIFBigRead

[HIF Big Read @HIFBigRead]

It’s the FINAL #BigRead2018! It’s been a long and tiring week for @mariwriter but it’s also been fantastic! We’re at @HartlepoolHubs and we’ve got a great crowd to close with. Let’s see what the people of Hartlepool thought of #AlongCameASpider @arrowpublishing

[Mari Hannah @mariwriter]

Phew! What day is it? Oh, the final day of the #BigRead2018 & I’m heading north. 🚗🚗🚗 It’s @BoroLibraries turn today at Acklam Rd, M’bro - 11 a.m. start. @TheakstonsCrime are working me hard, but we have a great book to talk about - #AlongCameASpider by @JP_Books. @HIFBigRead

[Mari Hannah @mariwriter]

Heading north for event number eleven of @HIFBigRead 🚗🚗🚗 Get ready @BoroLibraries - Acklam! We have a great book to discuss: @JP_Books #AlongCameASpider All welcome at the #BigRead2018. If you’ve not booked for this free event, just turn up. It kicks off at 11 a.m.

[Mari Hannah @mariwriter]

All set @WFlibraries for the ninth @TheakstonsCrime #BigRead2018 event discussing #AlongCameASpider. The tour has gone well so far. Lots of love for @JP_Books in Yorkshire and the NE. @HIFBigRead Can’t make it? There’s an evening event tonight at @bradfordlibs247 - just turn up.

[Mari Hannah @mariwriter]

Thank you @WFlibraries for a brilliant @TheakstonsCrime #BigRead2018 event, all who got involved in discussing #AlongCameASpider by @JP_Books. ig shout out to the very helpful staff who hosted us. @HIFBigRead. Now back in the car 🚗 🚗🚗 and on to @bradfordlibs247 for 7pm start.

[Mari Hannah @mariwriter]

@SarahHarwood_ @TheakstonsCrime @arrowpublishing @JP_Books @HIFBigRead Such a popular author, Sarah - I’m guessing that comes as no surprise - but we’ve manage to capture a whole new army of fans for @JP_Books. Many thanks to @arrowpublishing for supplying copies of #AlongCameASpider for the @HIFBigRead. @TheakstonsCrime

[Sarah @ Harwood PR @SarahHarwood_]

Much fun following @mariwriter's #BigRead2018 tour! She's working with @TheakstonsCrime and @arrowpublishing to bring hundreds of free copies of @JP_Books to library reading groups across the North. Hurrah for @HIFBigRead! https://t.co/LAWOhVMKIP

[Mari Hannah @mariwriter]

Hello Wakefield! The @TheakstonsCrime #BigRead2018 is heading your way for a 3 p.m. start at Burton St Library. 🚗🚗🚗 We’re discussing @JP_Books #AlongCameASpider - hoping for a big crowd here. @HIFBigRead

[HIF Big Read @HIFBigRead]

#BigRead2018 Day 4! First up is #Batley @KirkleesLibrary 11am. Then @mariwriter will be on to #Wakefield (3pm) & #Bradford (7pm). It’s going to be a long day, show our brilliant Reader-in-Residence some support! If you’ve read #AlongCameASpider let us know your thoughts below...

[Mari Hannah @mariwriter]

Great to see @HawleyReviews at the @SheffLibraries event yesterday. Check out his blog. #BigRead2018 @HIFBigRead