Serious Readers Blog

The UK’s first drive-in book festival
Friday 31 July 2020
For book lovers who usually frequent one of the UK’s many literary festivals, this year has been a washout.
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The UK’s first drive-in book festival

31 Jul 2020
Hay Winter Weekend: A guide to the book-loving Welsh Village
Wednesday 27 November 2019
The Hay festival has become one of the most inspiring and exciting literature festivals in the UK.
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Hay Winter Weekend: A guide to the book-loving Welsh Village

27 Nov 2019
A Look ahead to Roald Dahl Day 2019 with the Roald Dahl Museum
Thursday 12 September 2019
As Roald Dahl day draws closer, we look at ways to celebrate the beloved author’s work and life.
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A Look ahead to Roald Dahl Day 2019 with the Roald Dahl Museum

12 Sep 2019
Stephen Fry - Serious Readers Series - 3 of 3
Monday 20 May 2019
At this year’s Hay Festival, we will be sponsoring the event ‘Mythos’ by Stephen Fry which takes place on Sunday 26th May 2019 at 7pm on the Baillie Gifford Stage.
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Stephen Fry - Serious Readers Series - 3 of 3

20 May 2019
Ian McEwan - Serious Readers Series - 2 of 3
Thursday 16 May 2019
At this year’s Hay Festival, we will be sponsoring the event ‘Fictions: Machines like me’ by Ian McEwan who will be talking to Marcus du Sautoy. This takes place on Saturday 1st June 2019 at 4pm, on the Baillie Gifford Stage.
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Ian McEwan - Serious Readers Series - 2 of 3

16 May 2019
Simon Schama - Serious Readers Series - 1 of 3
Monday 13 May 2019
At this year’s Hay Festival, we will be sponsoring the event ‘Rembrandt’s eyes’ by Simon Schama which takes place on Saturday 25th May 2019 at 1pm on the Baillie Gifford Stage.
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Simon Schama - Serious Readers Series - 1 of 3

13 May 2019
21 Events You Won't Want to Miss at Hay Festival 2019
Tuesday 07 May 2019
One of the biggest festivals in the literature calendar is fast approaching with the Hay Festival taking place in just under 3 weeks on 23rd May until 2nd June.
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21 Events You Won't Want to Miss at Hay Festival 2019

7 May 2019
12 literary festivals you need to attend this year
Wednesday 01 May 2019
A literary festival is the best place to be this year if you have a passion for literature. Find new books, listen to your favourite authors and meet new people who share your enthusiasm for literature. Out of the hundreds of literary festivals in the UK,
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12 literary festivals you need to attend this year

1 May 2019
Hay Festival 2019 Programme Announced
Tuesday 26 March 2019
After much anticipation, the programme for the 32nd Hay Festival has been announced. Packed tantalisingly full of events to delight even the most hardened literary enthusiast, the programme boasts speakers such as Stephen Fry, Simon Schama and Ian McEwan.
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Hay Festival 2019 Programme Announced

26 Mar 2019
The Hay Festival – 32 facts for 32 years
Thursday 14 March 2019
One of the world’s biggest literary festivals, the Hay Festival has attracted many great speakers over the past three decades, from Salman Rushdie to Bill Clinton. In eager anticipation of the festival’s 32nd year, we’ve collated 32 interesting titbits a
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The Hay Festival – 32 facts for 32 years

14 Mar 2019
Serious at the Hay Festival – New Serious Reading Room announced
Tuesday 19 February 2019
The Hay Festival, the UK’s largest literary festival, takes place for the 32nd time this year between 23rd May and 2nd June.
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Serious at the Hay Festival – New Serious Reading Room announced

19 Feb 2019
Cheltenham Literature Festival Starts this Friday
Monday 01 October 2018
This Friday 5th October marks the start of The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival. Running until 14th October, the festival is now in its 69th edition, and promises to be as mentally stimulating as ever.
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Cheltenham Literature Festival Starts this Friday

1 Oct 2018