Books and Reading

Literary Festivals

Althorp Literary Festival
Althorp Literary Festival in nearby Northamptonshire features talks, readings and discussions with well-known authors
http://www.althorp.com/ literary.php

Bath Festival of Literature
Annual event, usually in February/March.
http://bathfestivals.org.uk/ literature/

Cheltenham Festival of Literature
Annual festival at the heart of which remains the love of literature and the art of the book
http://cheltenhamfestivals.com/ literature/

Edinburgh International Book Festival
Hundreds of events to choose from and lots to do.
http://www.edbookfest.co.uk/

Harrogate Crime Writing Festival
A chance to hear some of the world's most popular authors, as well as professional experts in the fields of publishing, television and forensic science
http://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/ crime/

Hay Festival
The Hay Festival is an annual literary festival held in Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales. A great event in the books calendar. The next festival will run from 27th May 2010 - 6th June 2010.
http://www.hayfestival.com/

Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival
A nine day celebration of books and literature held in Christ Church College, Oxford. Well known authors, fascinating debates, a creative writing course as well as children's events all feature in this extensive literary festival.
http://www.oxfordliteraryfestival.com

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