Words by the Water Literature Festival
Theatre by the Lake, Keswick, Cumbria
5-14 March 2010
Now in its ninth year, this lively and entertaining ten-day festival offers fresh air and fresh ideas to rejuvenate both mind and body. The packed programme includes talks, discussions and performances as well as book launches and special exhibitions. 2010 highlights include: Lynn Barber, Martin Bell, Ken Bruce, Horatio Clare, Jeremy Hardy, Brian Keenan, Penelope Lively, Steven Pinker, Mark Vernon, Fay Weldon and Shirley Williams.
For a free programme call 01803 867373 or email admin@wayswithwords.co.uk
Tickets start at £7 for individual events. Discounted day tickets available. Young person’s standby tickets £4.
www.wordsbythewater.org.uk
Radio 4 Woman's Hour Drama, 15-19 March
Hear THE CLOTHS OF HEAVEN (see our review) by Sue Eckstein every day 15-19 March at 10.45am. If you miss it you can listen again on Iplayer.
Cambridge Wordfest
9, 10, 11 April 2010
Cambridge Wordfest promises to be as big and exciting as ever. Get your tickets now to hear Philip Pullman, Hilary Mantel, Will Hutton, Hanif Kureishi, John Simpson, AL Kennedy and Don Paterson. There’s also workshops, quizzes and much, much more.
Cambridge Wordfest competition. They are offering 2 tickets to see A.L.Kennedy & James Kelman in conversation – Sunday 11th April, 12 noon. And 2 tickets to see Jon McGregor and Blake Morrison, Sunday 11th April, 16.30. Q. What was the name of Jon McGregors first novel? Answers to admin@cambridgewordfest.co.uk with ‘bookgroup info competition’ in the subject line
See more and book tickets at the festival website.
The Literati Book Club, Grosvenor Hotel, London
13 April 2010
Join the The Literati Book Club at the Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane, London to meet and discuss literature with leading authors. The next meeting is on Tuesday 13th April at 6.30pm when Libby Purves will discuss her novel SHADOW CHILD. The £10 ticket includes a copy of the book, a glass of wine and canapés.
For more information, and to book a place on the Literati events email literati@marriotthotels.com
The Word
Literature events at Brighton’s award winning Jubilee Library. All events
will be in the Jubilee Library unless otherwise stated.
Tickets available
from the Booklover Store in the Jubilee Library or telephone 01273 294071
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