We are very excited to announce what promises to be a fascinating talk and evening with senior political figure Ken Livingstone. Ken will also be launching his new book Being Red.

Lunch, talk and signing session with journalist an author Andrew Lownie.

Nigel Hayman, curator of The Sidmouth Museum, will launch his booklet on the famous authors who have visited or lived in the town.

Penelope Lively has been at the forefront of English fiction for decades and has won numerous awards as an author for both children and adults. 

It’s 200 years since the author of Jane Eyre was born. Bronte biographer and historian Juliet Barker will host a tea party and give a lecture.

In the spring of 1939, with the Second World War looming, two determined twenty-four-year-olds, Heather Jenner and Mary Oliver, decided to open a marriage bureau. They found a tiny office on London's Bond Street and set about the delicate business of match-making. 

Robert Goddard has been described as ‘the master of the triple double-cross’ (The Times), ‘a conjurer’ (The Guardian) and ‘a compelling storyteller’ (The Sunday Telegraph).

Join inspirational speaker Simon Weston and David Fitzgerald for croissants and coffee as they talk about the children’s books they have written together A Nod from Nelson.

Immerse yourself in the world of romantic fiction with best selling author Veronica Henry and enjoy some exquisite chocolates at the same time!

WRITE A SHORT STORY IN AN HOUR!

Learn the art of writing a short story with Jane Corry, a Penguin author who also writes fiction for magazines. 

Kate Hamer's debut novel The Girl in the Red Coat has made a big impression. It was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award. It was described in The Guardian as 'a powerful tale of loss'.

The author of The Horse Whisperer teams up with broadcaster and journalist Judy Spiers in a talk and question and answer session.