We have a collection of really striking novels coming to the Festival. With events ranging from writers' workshops to discussions about the modern gothic genre and from debut novelists to a 21st century take on ancient Greek tales, we have literary fiction to delight, entrance, challenge and linger long after the final page.

Debut novelist Stacey Halls will discuss her route to publication of her Pendle witches story, The Familiars, as part of the day-long writers' workshop, Trade Secrets.

Michelle Paver writes for children and adults and sells millions of copies of her books. We are very excited to introduce Michelle's latest novel, Wakenhyrst, which promises to intrigue and terrify in equal measure. All will be revealed at the Modern Gothic event.

Jess Kidd brings her third novel, Things in Jars, to ChipLitFest as part of the Modern Gothic event. A literary mystery set in Victorian London concerning a non-existent child, Jess lends her distinctive, award-winning voice to this unsettling tale.

With a background in journalism and publishing, it was highly likely that Candice Carty-Williams would turn her hand to novel writing. Find out all about her irresistible debut Queenie at our unmissable New Voices 2019 event.

The Doll Factory is Elizabeth Macneal's hotly anticipated debut novel. Not published until May, we have advance copies available and the chance to hear all about it at the New Voices 2019 panel.

Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, Anne Youngson's debut novel Meet Me at the Museum has already had a huge impact. She joins two other debuts for our New Voices 2019 panel.

In her latest novel, A Thousand Ships, broadcaster and classicist Natalie Haynes retells the story of the Trojan War from an all-female perspective.