Havant Literary Festival

Support the new set of "betwixt festival" events we are running between now and the main event - which runs from 3rd to 12th October this year. These are designed to maintain interest in literary themes and run as part of our partnership with the Spring. All the interim events are bookable via The Spring Box office – 023 92 47 2700 or on-line via their web site - www.thespring.co.uk

FURTHER EVENTS

Friday 9th May 7.15 - 8.45
TUDOR VOICES
: Beginning with authentic 16th century music from Gera Lambeth, the evening moves into a series if dramatic readings celebrating the written word of the Tudor period, from Nicola and John Scadding. Tickets £6.00 includes a glass of mead or spiced apple.

Thursday 15th May 7.30 – 8.45
BOOK GROUP:
An opportunity to spend a pleasant evening with others interested in quality modern writing. Introduced by the Literary Festival Director, Tim Dawes, we will be discussing Harvest by Jim Crace. ISBN: 0330445669. Short-listed for the 2013 Booker, this latest novel by one of our greatest living novelists is a delight. Tickets £6.00 includes a glass of wine or soft drink from the bar.

Thursday 19th June 7.30 – 8.45
BOOK GROUP:
An opportunity to spend a pleasant evening with others interested in quality modern writing. Introduced by The Spring Director, Sophie Fullerlove, we will be discussing And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseinie. ISBN: 159463176X: The latest from the acclaimed author of the Kite Runner. Tickets £6.00 includes a glass of wine or soft drink from the bar.

Thursday 17th July 7.30 – 8.45
BOOK GROUP:
An opportunity to spend a pleasant evening with others interested in quality modern writing. Introduced by the local writer, Lucy Flannery, we will be discussing May we be Forgiven by A. M. Homes. ISBN: 1847083234. This important “novel for our times” won Homes the title Women's Prize for Fiction in 2013. Tickets £6.00 includes a glass of wine or soft drink from the bar.

Friday 18th July 7.15 - 8.45
SUMMER READING:
Four local authors each present two suggested good summer reads. One of each selection will be newly published and the other at least ten years old: Ideal for those planning their summer vacation. £6.00 includes a glass of Sangria or fruit juice - Pop-up book shop in attendance.

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