@chiswickbookfest.bsky.social
A huge thank you to our Diamond, Gold & Silver partners, and all who sponsor or give their services free, for supporting the Chiswick Book Festival, St Michael & All Angels, & our 3 reading charities. We’re so grateful for your 2025 support!
September 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
A huge thank you to our Diamond, Gold & Silver partners, and all who sponsor or give their services free, for supporting the Chiswick Book Festival, St Michael & All Angels, & our 3 reading charities. We’re so grateful for your 2025 support!
✨ And just like that, the 17th Chiswick Book Festival closes!
Our finale at Hogarth’s House saw Daniel Swift reveal The Dream Factory—the Shoreditch playhouse where Shakespeare became Shakespeare.
Thanks to all who joined us for another brilliant celebration of books, ideas & conversation. 📚
Our finale at Hogarth’s House saw Daniel Swift reveal The Dream Factory—the Shoreditch playhouse where Shakespeare became Shakespeare.
Thanks to all who joined us for another brilliant celebration of books, ideas & conversation. 📚
September 16, 2025 at 7:42 AM
✨ And just like that, the 17th Chiswick Book Festival closes!
Our finale at Hogarth’s House saw Daniel Swift reveal The Dream Factory—the Shoreditch playhouse where Shakespeare became Shakespeare.
Thanks to all who joined us for another brilliant celebration of books, ideas & conversation. 📚
Our finale at Hogarth’s House saw Daniel Swift reveal The Dream Factory—the Shoreditch playhouse where Shakespeare became Shakespeare.
Thanks to all who joined us for another brilliant celebration of books, ideas & conversation. 📚
Big thanks to our Diamond Partner @Waterstones Chiswick for keeping the Festival buzzing with books all weekend!
📚 Just look at that queue for William & Sam Dalrymple’s signing. 💥
#ChiswickBookFestival
📚 Just look at that queue for William & Sam Dalrymple’s signing. 💥
#ChiswickBookFestival
September 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Big thanks to our Diamond Partner @Waterstones Chiswick for keeping the Festival buzzing with books all weekend!
📚 Just look at that queue for William & Sam Dalrymple’s signing. 💥
#ChiswickBookFestival
📚 Just look at that queue for William & Sam Dalrymple’s signing. 💥
#ChiswickBookFestival
It’s the final day for Chiswick Book Festival and tickets are still available for events at St Michael & All Angels Church, St Michael’s Parish Hall, Theatre at the Tabard and Chiswick Cinema.
Visit our website her to check out today's programme www.chiswickbookfestival.net/2025-day-by-...
Visit our website her to check out today's programme www.chiswickbookfestival.net/2025-day-by-...
September 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
It’s the final day for Chiswick Book Festival and tickets are still available for events at St Michael & All Angels Church, St Michael’s Parish Hall, Theatre at the Tabard and Chiswick Cinema.
Visit our website her to check out today's programme www.chiswickbookfestival.net/2025-day-by-...
Visit our website her to check out today's programme www.chiswickbookfestival.net/2025-day-by-...
The Chiswick Book Festival weekend started with a bang last night!
There are loads of great events today and tomorrow and there are still tickets available for many.
Visit www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets
There are loads of great events today and tomorrow and there are still tickets available for many.
Visit www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets
September 13, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The Chiswick Book Festival weekend started with a bang last night!
There are loads of great events today and tomorrow and there are still tickets available for many.
Visit www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets
There are loads of great events today and tomorrow and there are still tickets available for many.
Visit www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets
A big moment for #ChiswickBookFest 💛
This year will be Jo James’ last as Programme Director. Jo has brought world-class writers & unforgettable events to Chiswick for over a decade – she’ll be hugely missed.
@jojames100.bsky.social
👉 chiswickbookfestival.net/news
photo @rogerlgreen.bsky.social
This year will be Jo James’ last as Programme Director. Jo has brought world-class writers & unforgettable events to Chiswick for over a decade – she’ll be hugely missed.
@jojames100.bsky.social
👉 chiswickbookfestival.net/news
photo @rogerlgreen.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A big moment for #ChiswickBookFest 💛
This year will be Jo James’ last as Programme Director. Jo has brought world-class writers & unforgettable events to Chiswick for over a decade – she’ll be hugely missed.
@jojames100.bsky.social
👉 chiswickbookfestival.net/news
photo @rogerlgreen.bsky.social
This year will be Jo James’ last as Programme Director. Jo has brought world-class writers & unforgettable events to Chiswick for over a decade – she’ll be hugely missed.
@jojames100.bsky.social
👉 chiswickbookfestival.net/news
photo @rogerlgreen.bsky.social
Our latest newsletter is out - the countdown is on and our Festival opener, Local Authors Showcase, is tonight. Read our news here bit.ly/4nhklyW
September 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Our latest newsletter is out - the countdown is on and our Festival opener, Local Authors Showcase, is tonight. Read our news here bit.ly/4nhklyW
Read our latest newsletter here bit.ly/3V0rnMr Get your half-price tickets while they last. Sale ends tomorrow, Sunday 7th of September, 8PM
September 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Read our latest newsletter here bit.ly/3V0rnMr Get your half-price tickets while they last. Sale ends tomorrow, Sunday 7th of September, 8PM
As a community Festival, we keep ticket prices as low as we can. But costs can mount up.
This weekend we're holding a ‘Flash Sale’ offering 50% discount on selected events.
Sale runs through 8PM tomorrow, Sun 07 Sep.
Find the Selected Events @ chiswickbookfestival.net
Use disc code CBFSale2025
This weekend we're holding a ‘Flash Sale’ offering 50% discount on selected events.
Sale runs through 8PM tomorrow, Sun 07 Sep.
Find the Selected Events @ chiswickbookfestival.net
Use disc code CBFSale2025
September 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
As a community Festival, we keep ticket prices as low as we can. But costs can mount up.
This weekend we're holding a ‘Flash Sale’ offering 50% discount on selected events.
Sale runs through 8PM tomorrow, Sun 07 Sep.
Find the Selected Events @ chiswickbookfestival.net
Use disc code CBFSale2025
This weekend we're holding a ‘Flash Sale’ offering 50% discount on selected events.
Sale runs through 8PM tomorrow, Sun 07 Sep.
Find the Selected Events @ chiswickbookfestival.net
Use disc code CBFSale2025
Wonderful Workshops for Writers!
Our Festival starts next week, and we have some fantastic writing workshops for everyone (whatever your interest).
Check them out here: www.chiswickbookfestival.net
Our Festival starts next week, and we have some fantastic writing workshops for everyone (whatever your interest).
Check them out here: www.chiswickbookfestival.net
September 4, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Wonderful Workshops for Writers!
Our Festival starts next week, and we have some fantastic writing workshops for everyone (whatever your interest).
Check them out here: www.chiswickbookfestival.net
Our Festival starts next week, and we have some fantastic writing workshops for everyone (whatever your interest).
Check them out here: www.chiswickbookfestival.net
Our latest newsletter is out. With only 2 weeks until the Festival weekend and many sessions already sold out, we have so much news to share.
You can read the full newsletter here bit.ly/4p052fv
You can read the full newsletter here bit.ly/4p052fv
August 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Our latest newsletter is out. With only 2 weeks until the Festival weekend and many sessions already sold out, we have so much news to share.
You can read the full newsletter here bit.ly/4p052fv
You can read the full newsletter here bit.ly/4p052fv
Our Festival starts in 2 weeks. Here are some of the great names who will be there. Book now to avoid disappointment (10 events sold out already).
To book tickets, go to www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets
To book tickets, go to www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets
August 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Our Festival starts in 2 weeks. Here are some of the great names who will be there. Book now to avoid disappointment (10 events sold out already).
To book tickets, go to www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets
To book tickets, go to www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets
JonathanFreedland - The Traitors Circle
Sat 13 Sept, 1.45pm @ Chiswick Cinema.
True story of betrayal + courage in 1943 Berlin. Freedland talks with Julian Worricker. Tickets £10 🎟️ bit.ly/4fWlXM7
Video Credit: John Murray Press
Sat 13 Sept, 1.45pm @ Chiswick Cinema.
True story of betrayal + courage in 1943 Berlin. Freedland talks with Julian Worricker. Tickets £10 🎟️ bit.ly/4fWlXM7
Video Credit: John Murray Press
August 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
JonathanFreedland - The Traitors Circle
Sat 13 Sept, 1.45pm @ Chiswick Cinema.
True story of betrayal + courage in 1943 Berlin. Freedland talks with Julian Worricker. Tickets £10 🎟️ bit.ly/4fWlXM7
Video Credit: John Murray Press
Sat 13 Sept, 1.45pm @ Chiswick Cinema.
True story of betrayal + courage in 1943 Berlin. Freedland talks with Julian Worricker. Tickets £10 🎟️ bit.ly/4fWlXM7
Video Credit: John Murray Press
Our latest newsletter is out!
It’s just under four weeks to the big Festival weekend! With more events selling out, and waiting lists filling up, it’s time to make up your mind! Don’t be disappointed - choose your sessions now!
You can read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/45xPI2l
It’s just under four weeks to the big Festival weekend! With more events selling out, and waiting lists filling up, it’s time to make up your mind! Don’t be disappointed - choose your sessions now!
You can read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/45xPI2l
August 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Our latest newsletter is out!
It’s just under four weeks to the big Festival weekend! With more events selling out, and waiting lists filling up, it’s time to make up your mind! Don’t be disappointed - choose your sessions now!
You can read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/45xPI2l
It’s just under four weeks to the big Festival weekend! With more events selling out, and waiting lists filling up, it’s time to make up your mind! Don’t be disappointed - choose your sessions now!
You can read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/45xPI2l
As the nation marks #VJDay80 and the end of #WW2, we’re augmenting our programme of books marking 80 years since WW2. Read the blog by our director @torindouglas.bsky.social on the Chiswick Calendar website.
chiswickcalendar.co.uk/chiswick-boo...
chiswickcalendar.co.uk/chiswick-boo...
August 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
As the nation marks #VJDay80 and the end of #WW2, we’re augmenting our programme of books marking 80 years since WW2. Read the blog by our director @torindouglas.bsky.social on the Chiswick Calendar website.
chiswickcalendar.co.uk/chiswick-boo...
chiswickcalendar.co.uk/chiswick-boo...
Delighted journalist & author @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social whose latest book, The Traitors Circle (published Thurs 11 Sep), will be at our Festival Sat 13 Sep at the Chiswick Cinema.
He talks to Julian Worricker about the remarkable true story of betrayal and courage.
Tickets: bit.ly/45eqkyh
He talks to Julian Worricker about the remarkable true story of betrayal and courage.
Tickets: bit.ly/45eqkyh
August 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Delighted journalist & author @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social whose latest book, The Traitors Circle (published Thurs 11 Sep), will be at our Festival Sat 13 Sep at the Chiswick Cinema.
He talks to Julian Worricker about the remarkable true story of betrayal and courage.
Tickets: bit.ly/45eqkyh
He talks to Julian Worricker about the remarkable true story of betrayal and courage.
Tickets: bit.ly/45eqkyh
*Workshop*
The Four Questions Every Writer Must Answer to Craft a Bestselling Novel: Rose Sandy
Join publisher & author Rose Sandy as she reveals the four questions every writer must answer to craft a bestselling novel.
Sat 13 Sept @artsed.bsky.social
Book: www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets.
The Four Questions Every Writer Must Answer to Craft a Bestselling Novel: Rose Sandy
Join publisher & author Rose Sandy as she reveals the four questions every writer must answer to craft a bestselling novel.
Sat 13 Sept @artsed.bsky.social
Book: www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets.
August 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
*Workshop*
The Four Questions Every Writer Must Answer to Craft a Bestselling Novel: Rose Sandy
Join publisher & author Rose Sandy as she reveals the four questions every writer must answer to craft a bestselling novel.
Sat 13 Sept @artsed.bsky.social
Book: www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets.
The Four Questions Every Writer Must Answer to Craft a Bestselling Novel: Rose Sandy
Join publisher & author Rose Sandy as she reveals the four questions every writer must answer to craft a bestselling novel.
Sat 13 Sept @artsed.bsky.social
Book: www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets.
Our latest newsletter incl:
📚 History highlights at the 2025 Chiswick Book Festival
📚This year’s speakers include: Memoirs/Biography
& so much more news!
Read full newsletter here: bit.ly/3GRwf34
Sign up to our newsletter now & be the first to know: www.chiswickbookfestival.net/join-our-mai...
📚 History highlights at the 2025 Chiswick Book Festival
📚This year’s speakers include: Memoirs/Biography
& so much more news!
Read full newsletter here: bit.ly/3GRwf34
Sign up to our newsletter now & be the first to know: www.chiswickbookfestival.net/join-our-mai...
July 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Our latest newsletter incl:
📚 History highlights at the 2025 Chiswick Book Festival
📚This year’s speakers include: Memoirs/Biography
& so much more news!
Read full newsletter here: bit.ly/3GRwf34
Sign up to our newsletter now & be the first to know: www.chiswickbookfestival.net/join-our-mai...
📚 History highlights at the 2025 Chiswick Book Festival
📚This year’s speakers include: Memoirs/Biography
& so much more news!
Read full newsletter here: bit.ly/3GRwf34
Sign up to our newsletter now & be the first to know: www.chiswickbookfestival.net/join-our-mai...
** Save the date **
Abundance Apple Day, Saturday 6th September
The @abundancelondon.bsky.social Team will be rolling out the big apple press and converting local apple surplus into delicious juice for everyone to enjoy. Come and have a drink and check out the other fun activities.
#Chiswick
Abundance Apple Day, Saturday 6th September
The @abundancelondon.bsky.social Team will be rolling out the big apple press and converting local apple surplus into delicious juice for everyone to enjoy. Come and have a drink and check out the other fun activities.
#Chiswick
July 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
** Save the date **
Abundance Apple Day, Saturday 6th September
The @abundancelondon.bsky.social Team will be rolling out the big apple press and converting local apple surplus into delicious juice for everyone to enjoy. Come and have a drink and check out the other fun activities.
#Chiswick
Abundance Apple Day, Saturday 6th September
The @abundancelondon.bsky.social Team will be rolling out the big apple press and converting local apple surplus into delicious juice for everyone to enjoy. Come and have a drink and check out the other fun activities.
#Chiswick
Lyse Doucet: In Conversation with Julian Worricker
Sat 13 Sep 6.30pm
In her new book The Finest Hotel in Kabul, BBC Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet weaves the hotel’s history together with that of modern Afghanistan – and its people.
Tickets: www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets
Sat 13 Sep 6.30pm
In her new book The Finest Hotel in Kabul, BBC Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet weaves the hotel’s history together with that of modern Afghanistan – and its people.
Tickets: www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets
July 24, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Lyse Doucet: In Conversation with Julian Worricker
Sat 13 Sep 6.30pm
In her new book The Finest Hotel in Kabul, BBC Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet weaves the hotel’s history together with that of modern Afghanistan – and its people.
Tickets: www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets
Sat 13 Sep 6.30pm
In her new book The Finest Hotel in Kabul, BBC Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet weaves the hotel’s history together with that of modern Afghanistan – and its people.
Tickets: www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets
📚 Tickets are on sale for the 17th Chiswick Book Festival Sep 10–15! Brochures available at throughout Chiswick incl @waterstones Chiswick
Events are selling fast - book now: chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets.
Join us for a week of stories, talks & community! #ChiswickBookFestival #BookFest2025
Events are selling fast - book now: chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets.
Join us for a week of stories, talks & community! #ChiswickBookFestival #BookFest2025
July 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
📚 Tickets are on sale for the 17th Chiswick Book Festival Sep 10–15! Brochures available at throughout Chiswick incl @waterstones Chiswick
Events are selling fast - book now: chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets.
Join us for a week of stories, talks & community! #ChiswickBookFestival #BookFest2025
Events are selling fast - book now: chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets.
Join us for a week of stories, talks & community! #ChiswickBookFestival #BookFest2025
Janey Lee Grace
From Wham to Woo: A Life on the Mic
Sat 13 Sept @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social
@janeyleegrace.bsky.social will be joined by #JanetEllis and will share her colourful behind-the-scenes tales in this fun blast through the 80’s & 90’s music & radio world.
Tickets & Info bit.ly/4eLOSln
From Wham to Woo: A Life on the Mic
Sat 13 Sept @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social
@janeyleegrace.bsky.social will be joined by #JanetEllis and will share her colourful behind-the-scenes tales in this fun blast through the 80’s & 90’s music & radio world.
Tickets & Info bit.ly/4eLOSln
July 13, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Janey Lee Grace
From Wham to Woo: A Life on the Mic
Sat 13 Sept @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social
@janeyleegrace.bsky.social will be joined by #JanetEllis and will share her colourful behind-the-scenes tales in this fun blast through the 80’s & 90’s music & radio world.
Tickets & Info bit.ly/4eLOSln
From Wham to Woo: A Life on the Mic
Sat 13 Sept @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social
@janeyleegrace.bsky.social will be joined by #JanetEllis and will share her colourful behind-the-scenes tales in this fun blast through the 80’s & 90’s music & radio world.
Tickets & Info bit.ly/4eLOSln
Join Kathy Lette, queen of wit-lit, in conversation w/comedian Ronni Ancona, discussing her wickedly subversive new novel, The Revenge Club
Arts Ed, Chiswick Fri 12 Sep
Expect razor-sharp one-liners & outrageous anecdotes & the kind literary feminism that bites back! 👄📚
Tickets bit.ly/4kBhajU
Arts Ed, Chiswick Fri 12 Sep
Expect razor-sharp one-liners & outrageous anecdotes & the kind literary feminism that bites back! 👄📚
Tickets bit.ly/4kBhajU
July 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Join Kathy Lette, queen of wit-lit, in conversation w/comedian Ronni Ancona, discussing her wickedly subversive new novel, The Revenge Club
Arts Ed, Chiswick Fri 12 Sep
Expect razor-sharp one-liners & outrageous anecdotes & the kind literary feminism that bites back! 👄📚
Tickets bit.ly/4kBhajU
Arts Ed, Chiswick Fri 12 Sep
Expect razor-sharp one-liners & outrageous anecdotes & the kind literary feminism that bites back! 👄📚
Tickets bit.ly/4kBhajU
Friday 12 Sept
Jeremy Hunt @jeremyhuntmp.bsky.social: Can We Be Great Again? Why Britain Has More Influence Than We Think
What will be Britain’s place in the world in the century ahead?
Chaired by Caroline Frost. Supported by The Arts Society #Chiswick
Info & tkts bit.ly/4eAHEAo
Jeremy Hunt @jeremyhuntmp.bsky.social: Can We Be Great Again? Why Britain Has More Influence Than We Think
What will be Britain’s place in the world in the century ahead?
Chaired by Caroline Frost. Supported by The Arts Society #Chiswick
Info & tkts bit.ly/4eAHEAo
July 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Friday 12 Sept
Jeremy Hunt @jeremyhuntmp.bsky.social: Can We Be Great Again? Why Britain Has More Influence Than We Think
What will be Britain’s place in the world in the century ahead?
Chaired by Caroline Frost. Supported by The Arts Society #Chiswick
Info & tkts bit.ly/4eAHEAo
Jeremy Hunt @jeremyhuntmp.bsky.social: Can We Be Great Again? Why Britain Has More Influence Than We Think
What will be Britain’s place in the world in the century ahead?
Chaired by Caroline Frost. Supported by The Arts Society #Chiswick
Info & tkts bit.ly/4eAHEAo
Jane Austen: Fact & Fiction, Thurs 11 Sep
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary at Chiswick House.
Sunday Times best-selling author Gill Hornby (Miss Austen, hit BBC drama) is joined by director, Aisling Walsh, actors Phyllis Logan & Kevin McNally. Chaired by Torin Douglas
Tkts bit.ly/4lwLqgG
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary at Chiswick House.
Sunday Times best-selling author Gill Hornby (Miss Austen, hit BBC drama) is joined by director, Aisling Walsh, actors Phyllis Logan & Kevin McNally. Chaired by Torin Douglas
Tkts bit.ly/4lwLqgG
July 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Jane Austen: Fact & Fiction, Thurs 11 Sep
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary at Chiswick House.
Sunday Times best-selling author Gill Hornby (Miss Austen, hit BBC drama) is joined by director, Aisling Walsh, actors Phyllis Logan & Kevin McNally. Chaired by Torin Douglas
Tkts bit.ly/4lwLqgG
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary at Chiswick House.
Sunday Times best-selling author Gill Hornby (Miss Austen, hit BBC drama) is joined by director, Aisling Walsh, actors Phyllis Logan & Kevin McNally. Chaired by Torin Douglas
Tkts bit.ly/4lwLqgG