The inaugural BEYOND THE BOOK FESTIVAL to be held at the Friends' Meeting House in Brighton 6th April 2024
Led by founder and festival director David Fennell, Beyond the Book is a new multi genre literature festival curated by local bestselling authors: Erin Young, SJWatson, Araminta Hall, Graham Bartlett and Lizzie EnfieldThe festival will take place this Spring at the Friends Meeting House, Ship Street Brighton
Kathy Lette is set to headlineWith exclusive copies of her new book, The Revenge Club, available to ticket holders, Kathy will also discuss her life, career and booksOther authors include local authors Dorothy Koomson, Frances Quinn SJ Watson and performance poet, John McCulloughTickets for Beyond The Book Festival are available from www.beyondthebookfestival.org
ponsored by Moshimo and Goldsboro Books, Beyond the Book festival aims to connect readers with writers, to enhance the role of reading and writing in Brighton and Hove, and to celebrate the cultural and creativity of the city
Author and Festival Director David Fennell said: "This is an exciting new book festival for BrightonAs a team of local authors we believe in the power of books and storytelling to bring communities together, to foster connections and increase and nurture cultural growthWe will ensure that Brighton authors are celebrated alongside other leading figures of the literary world from across the country."
The day-long festival includes a fascinating historical panel discussing books on Bones, Broadway, Erotica and the PlagueA true crime panel on catching predatory killers will feature two ex-policemen turned authorsAlso on the billing is a panel asking what is women's fictionLocal authors Araminta Hall, Graham Bartlett, Erin Young and David Fennell will discuss their recent publicationsFor budding authors, an industry panel will feature agents and publishers at the top of their gameThe full schedule will be available to view on the website
Bestselling author and board member, Araminta Hall said:
‘It has been said that Brighton has more writers than seagullsSuch a vibrant, literary town deserves a cracking festival celebrating local and international talentWe're very excited to be making this happen, along with the wonderful Goldsboro Books and their beautiful seaside bookshopCome for the writers and stay for the cocktails!'
Bestselling author and board member, Erin Young said:
"Beyond the book are the writers and the readers - we wanted to curate a festival that showcases the abundance of creative talent we have in our amazing city, from well-known authors to new and exciting voices across multiple genresA festival by writers for readers - with something for everyone."
Bestselling author and board member, S.JWatson said:
"Brighton has a vibrant and diverse community of writers and readers and Beyond the Book Festival reflects thatI'm hugely excited to be part of the team bringing the festival to our city."
Bestselling author and board member, Graham Bartlett said:
"Beyond the Book is the literary festival Brighton has long deservedCrammed with familiar and new authors across many genres and a publishing panel which lifts the lid a book's journey from laptop to the High Street, this event is like no otherIf you love books, you'll adore learning what lies beyond them."
The event is sponsored by Moshimo and Goldsboro Books
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Artists / Speakers: Kathy Lette, Dorothy Koomson, David Fennell, Erin Young, Araminta Hall, Frances Quinn, SJ Watson, David H Headley, Lizzie Enfield, Graham Barlett, Julie Mae Cohen
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