More than 1,000 book lovers turned out for the first ever Liverpool Book Festival.
The festival, held at the city’s Invisible Wind Factory, featured workshops, live music, author talks and stalls from more than 60 authors showcasing their books.
It also featured special guests including comedian Stan Boardman, Marvel writers Tim Quinn and Alan Cowsill, broadcaster Billy Butler, celebrity chef Dave Critchley and Sunday Times bestseller Caroline Corcoran.
Justin Hopper, organiser and editor of magazine La Vida Liverpool, said the inaugural festival had been “a lot of hard work but a triumph for local creativity and literary talent”.
He said the event had raised more than £1,500 for local literacy charities Inspiring Minds CIC and Builder Book.
“The feedback has been incredible and there will most definitely be more. Keep your eyes peeled for another Liverpool Book Festival soon,” he said.