Best selling author comes to the Central Library

Leeds Central Library will play host to best selling author Jasper Fforde this week as he talks about his past influences and his recently released new book.

The international best selling author will be visiting the Central Library in Leeds on Thursday 28th January at 7pm, to talk about his latest novel, Shades of Grey.

Jasper Fforde worked in the film industry for 19 years, before breaking into writing himself. His varied career included the role of "focus puller" on films such as Goldeneye, The Mask of Zorro and Entrapment. Jasper’s first novel The Eyre Affair was published in 2001, and became an international best seller, with ‘The Thursday Next series’ continuing to five books.

Organised by Leeds City Council’s Library service, Jasper Fforde’s talk is just one of the many new and exciting events organised by libraries this year.

Leeds City Council executive member for Leisure Councillor John Procter said:
“It is great to have an accomplished writer such as Jasper visiting the city and talking about his new book. The evening is sure to be very interesting and very popular.”

Tickets for the event cost just £3 and will available from The Carriageworks Box office and the Central Library.

For more information about Leeds City Councils Libraries and information service, visit; http://www.leeds.gov.uk/Leisure_and_culture/Libraries.aspx.

Notes to editors:

For possible interview opportunities with Jasper Fforde please contact Emma Knight on 07880723954 or email emma.knight@hodder.co.uk

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