The Cheltenham Literature Festival started today (October 2) and will run until October 11. The program includes some of the biggest stars in books, stage, screen, food, comedy, politics, travel, history, art, science and more.
The best part? You can register here and watch the events online for free.
For crime aficionados, mathematician Alex Pavesi and Stuart Turton will reveal how they’re shaking up the genre with fiendishly clever writing, Queen of Outback Noir Jane Harper joins Chris Whitaker to explain why sense of place is so important, the best-selling Anthony Horowitz will introduce the intricate and original Moonflower Murders, and brothers Richard Osman (TV producer and presenter) and Mat Osman (Suede guitarist) will share their fiction writing experience for their debuts The Thursday Murder Club and The Ruins.
Throughout the Festival there will be a host of events taking you behind the scenes of the book world including a masterclass from Audible on the art of audiobooks and narration with voice actress Imogen Church and crime favourite Mark Billingham, authors from The Sunday Times Short Story Prize – including this year’s winner Niamh Campbell – reflecting on the art of the short story, and a chance to hear from The Times and The Sunday Times Literary Editors Robbie Millen and Andrew Holgate about what to read this autumn. The Festival will also cast a spotlight on the issues of representation in publishing in the wake of Black Lives Matter in an exclusive panel hosted by award-winning podcast developer Clarissa Pabi.
Fiction fans will be spoilt for choice with an unparalleled line-up of literary superstars including Nick Hornby on his first novel in six years, Just Like You, Andrew O’Hagan with Mayflies, his most personal novel yet, John Lanchester will give a taster of his Black Mirror-esque upcoming story collection Reality and Other Stories,and breakout debut Naoise Dolan will reflect on the runaway success ofExciting Times. Presenter of the phenomenally popular podcast The High Low, and Sunday Times Style magazine agony aunt Dolly Alderton, launches her big-hearted debut Ghosts, Booker-winner DBC Pierre returns with Meanwhile in Dopamine City, his caustic satire about trying to bring a child up in the digital age, and Victoria Hislop will take the audience back to Spinalonga island with her new novel, One August Night. As part of an exciting new partnership with Audible and Jacaranda, the Festival welcomes Tolu Agbelusi, Njambi McGrath and Shola Von Reinhold to hear about their work, writing lives, and hear insights of the publishing process.
Enjoy!
