HertsBookFestival

That's officially a wrap on another wonderful #HertsBookFestival! 2024 was our biggest yet. Thank you to the Town Councils, sponsors, libraries, Town Councillors, marquee teams, local bookshops and cafes, amazing volunteers, storytellers, and brilliant authors. See you in 2025!

We're back! Herts Book Festival 2025 @BEAMHertford Saturday May 17th @southernmalting Sunday May 18th (And look out for us at the @HertfordTC HArts Festival on April 12th) We need help to make this year work so please reach out if you can volunteer or sponsor! 📚📚

Hertford, you were amazing. What a day! Thank you to our smashing volunteers, wonderful authors and fabulous sponsors. See you tomorrow, Ware! #HertsBookFestival

It's Festival Eve! We're nearly sold out for all sessions, just a few tickets left so get in quick. Ticket or no ticket, there'll be plenty to do at the #HertsBookFestival - local authors, facepainting, a character hunt, our famous Book Exchange... See you there from 10am!

With just three days to go we've released extra tickets for popular Saturday events that sold out in record time... Get in quick! Animalympics Activity Session: buff.ly/44Gw4Po Fairies Storytelling: buff.ly/44Yyn0B Lift the Flap Crafts: buff.ly/44KMkiA

HUGE NEWS! We are over the moon to announce two very special #HertsBookFestival guests... On Saturday, BBC Radio 1Xtra's @fee_mak will interview rising literary star @kirstycapes about her brand new novel Girls! Don't miss this unforgettable event buff.ly/3wx9dJz

Book your tickets for storytelling and our author events, or just pop on down on Saturday or Sunday to meet our wonderful local authors and soak up some book-loving atmosphere! #HertsBookFestival #welovebooks

*NEW TICKETS ADDED* Events with @AliceHemming1 are always hugely popular and Saturday's Lift the Flap craft session sold out in record time so we've released a few extra tickets. Book @ bit.ly/4dDuemA Tickets are selling fast for other events - book now via our website!

@StevenVinacour has published 6 books, including comedy adventure series Ted and His Time-Travelling Toilet. A comedy writer for 25+ years, Steven has written and directed for TV and radio. Hear from an industry insider in the Behind the Scenes of Comedy talk in #Ware. 3/3

Jessie Lewis @JessieWriter is a bestselling Regency historical romance author of novels such as Mistaken & Unfounded. Dive into Austen’s world w Jessie at the 'Writing the Regency' talk in #Hertford. Hear her top tips in the 'How to Write Your First Book' workshop in #Ware. 2/3

Time to meet some more of our wonderful local authors featuring in this year’s #HertsBookFestival... (Book your free tickets via our website hertsbookfestival.org) 1/3

We are so very grateful for our sponsors, supporters and volunteers! This is a heartfelt appreciation post - thank you @eastherts @southernmalting @AmwellRotary @BEAMHertford @HertfordTC @WareTownCouncil @hertscbg @mspclimited @DHLaw_LLP Leaf Café Hertford and Abel Estate Agent

Cue drumroll.... we are beyond excited to announce our final programme for this year's #HertsBookFestival. It's PACKED with fun for readers and story-lovers of all ages. Tickets are flying out the door, so book your free entry to events via our website. See you there! 📚 💜

We're looking for volunteers! Do you have a spare hour or two on May 18th or 19th? If so, join us and help bring the Festival to life. Drop us a message or email, we'd LOVE to hear from you...

It's time to meet some of the authors we're delighted to have taking part in the #HertsBookFestival this year! Festival favourite Alice @AliceHemming1 is back, with a workshop for writers and craft sessions for the kids. Book your free tickets here: buff.ly/3w8I1ke

With holidays on the horizon, inspire your little ones to get reading at our exciting festival. From author readings to Baby Rhyme Time with our local libraries and much more, there is something for the whole family. Book free tickets to our events buff.ly/3vYxSGL

Nothing like putting the finishing touches on the #HertsBookFestival 2024 programme... almost locked and loaded! Keep an eye on the website as new events are added, and watch this space for the final programme this week #storytelling #authors #booklovers

Poetry is a huge and growing trend in the world of reading right now. If you find yourself putting down rhymes or words of wonder that you wish to share with the world, come to the #HertsBookFestival's poetry open mic on Sunday May 19th - we want to hear what you have created!

Our local authors are the inspiration behind the #HertsBookFestival. Hearing and seeing why authors like @CassidyReyne @absolutelynh @gee.cicero write is a delight. Find out who's joining us in May @ buff.ly/4bsBgc3 and come and meet them in person in Hertford and Ware.

Running out of space for all your books? Come and exchange your favourites for a new discovery at the #HertsBookFestival Book Exchange! There's nothing better than losing yourself in a new world while reducing waste. AND all leftover 📚 go to local charities! #bookexchange