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Gurnaik Johal’s debut novel, Saraswati takes the reader on a long voyage through the lives of an extended Punjabi family. […]
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“Poetry gives meaning to the people who are suffering”
In her powerful new book, I Brought the War With Me, journalist and war correspondent Lindsey Hilsum explores how poetry
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Josephine Baker’s Secret War, Hanna Diamond
A jewel for the Festilitt line-up, historian Hanna Diamond, a professor of French history at Cardiff University, will join us
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“Remettre le western à l’endroit”
What is the connection between Colette Magny and Verfeil-sur-Seye? This great lady of French chanson—an exacting, committed, rebellious, and defiant
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Get onboard for a theatrical journey !
An unmissable and priceless moment on Sunday 12 October ! De Parisot with Love Irina Lopèriol and Mandy Govey, co-authors
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Our Evenings
It is a great privilege to welcome Sir Alan Hollinghurst to Festilitt this year. His latest novel, Our Evenings is
ML Longworth – The Vanishing Museum on the Rue Mistral
Mary Lou Longworth is a Canadian author who has written a series of mysteries set in Provence where she lives.
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England is mine
England is Mine, Nicolas Padamsee (Named Best Debut Novel 2024, Observer magazine) Nicolas Padamsee takes his readers on a backstage
Painting and Literature
Drawing and painting are also part of our literature festival. The art exhibition features original works by French and British
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Matthew Parker
Matthew Parker’s brilliant book, One Fine Day is an exquisitely written, intricately woven tapestry that depicts the British Empire on
Melanie Cantor
Melanie Cantor published her first novel at 63. She spent her working life as a talent agent promoting a list
FESTILITT 2024: New edition, new website!
The 12th edition of Festilitt is coming soon! Save the dates – 11, 12 and 13 October. As we gear
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