Celebrating books, words and ideas

Off the Shelf Festival of Words: Friday 10 October - Monday 10 November 2025

Off the Shelf Festival of Words is one of the most vibrant literary festivals in the North, bringing the best in local, national and international literary talent to Sheffield.

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Not So Black and White – Kenan Malik
Sun, 19 October, 2025
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Bolsover Castle – Lucy Worsley
Mon, 10 November, 2025

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The unsung heroes of Off the Shelf: Celebrating 34 years of volunteer support
October 2, 2025
The unsung heroes of Off the Shelf: Celebrating 34 years of volunteer support
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The wait is over! Our 2025 festival programme is here
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