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Voices from the Past
Authors in Conversation: Jane Dismore and Paul Walker, 1.00pm – 2.00pm Saturday 17 thMay at BEAM Hertford. How do history writers bring the past to life? How do they connect readers with personalities and societies very different from our 21 st century world? In this session, biographer Jane Dismore and fiction author Paul Walker talk about the challenges and rewards of telling stories from the past. Jane Dismore’s new book No Country for a Woman: The Adventurous Life of Lady DorothyMills, Explorer and Writer is the first-ever biography of the petite yet bold Dolly Mills, famed in the early 20th century for her brave expeditions into little-known countries and her…
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Book Festival authors in action
In advance of the Book Festival in May, we’re really pleased to be taking part in HArtsfest at Hertford Castle on Saturday 12th April. We’ll be there with our free Book Exchange – ‘bring a book, take a book’. Maria Oliver of Boxmoor Yoga will be running a children’s yoga session, always popular at the Book Festival (she’ll be back with us on 18th May). Plus Inside the Castle there will be fun readings and activities for kids and teens by HBF authors MG Vaciago, Elizabeth Barber and Daren Peary, and a friendly writing workshop for teens and adults led by Hertford Writer’s Circle. Check out the programme on the Hertford…
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Herts Book Festival Returns in 2025 for a Weekend of Literary Fun!
Book lovers, mark your calendars! The much-loved Herts Book Festival is returning in 2025 for a weekend packed with literary delights. Taking place over two days, this fantastic event will bring together authors, readers, and book enthusiasts from all walks of life. On Saturday, 17th May 2025, the festival will be hosted at BEAM in Hertford, setting the stage for an exciting day of bookish festivities. The celebration will continue on Sunday, 18th May 2025, at Southern Maltings in Ware, ensuring two full days of engaging literary experiences. Attendees can look forward to a variety of talks and readings by talented authors, providing a unique opportunity to hear the stories…
