THEY are some of the top names in literature and they’re coming to town.

Simon Armitage, David Peace, Ann Fine, David Nobbs and Xanthe Gresham are among the writers set for the Huddersfield Literature Festival 2011.

And organisers are hopeful of securing a slot with playwright, screenwriter and author Alan Bennett.

Organiser Michael Stewart said: “We’ve cherry picked people who are renowned and are judged to be worth seeing by trusted people in literature.”

Huddersfield Town fan David Peace will be among those appearing and Michael is a big fan.

He said: “I met him a couple of years ago and he is a really lovely guy, very approachable and speaks passionately.

“He is meticulous, dedicated even, in his research and writing and I think people will find him fascinating to listen to.”