LITERARY FESTIVAL
ovember is always a good time to nestle in with a new read. As the days get shorter and the evenings longer, there are few better
WITH THE WINTER EDITION OF CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL SOON TO LAND, MIRIAM BALANESCU CATCHES UP WITH SPEAKERS KATE MOSSE, SEIRIAN SUMNER AND ABI MORGAN, TO HEAR MORE ABOUT THEIR NEW BOOKS PAGE TURNERS Turn Up FOR THE BOOKS
ways to spend them than with a book. For those seeking their next read, the Winter Cambridge Literary Festival, from 17 to 20 November, is a stomping ground for leading literary lights and up-and-coming authors. “We’re always on the lookout for astonishing writers and any important conversations across genres,” says festival director Cathy Moore, “and this winter we have both in abundance.” With household names such as Nadiya Hussain and Hugh Bonneville on their roster, as well as giants of the literary world Ian McEwan and Kamila Shamsie, this year’s edition won’t disappoint. The ever-evolving festival brings an exciting new line-up in the opulent surroundings of the University Arms, including a lunch, soirée and afternoon tea – providing an opportunity to sit down with your favourite authors while tucking into delicious food. “Cambridge is a honeypot for brilliant, creative and unique minds,” Cathy says. “It’s an inspiring place to live and has a thriving local scene of which the Literary Festival plays a significant role.”
WRITERS’ RALLY This November sees Cambridge play host to talks, lectures and discussions from some of the world’s finest literary minds – in venues such as the Cambridge Union, University Arms, Fitzwilliam Museum and more
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