Guernsey Literary Festival
@guernseylitfest.bsky.social
Official account for the Guernsey Literary Festival. Our 2026 will take place from 24th April - 3rd May.📚
Julian Fisher - Think Like A Spy | Thursday 1st May at Les Cotils.
In this discussion, Fisher will walk us through the skills you need to enhance and achieve personal and professional goals from his book Think Like a Spy.
Book here: guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/think...
In this discussion, Fisher will walk us through the skills you need to enhance and achieve personal and professional goals from his book Think Like a Spy.
Book here: guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/think...
March 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Julian Fisher - Think Like A Spy | Thursday 1st May at Les Cotils.
In this discussion, Fisher will walk us through the skills you need to enhance and achieve personal and professional goals from his book Think Like a Spy.
Book here: guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/think...
In this discussion, Fisher will walk us through the skills you need to enhance and achieve personal and professional goals from his book Think Like a Spy.
Book here: guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/think...
Sir Andrew Likierman - Judgement at Work | Wednesday 30th April at Les Cotils.
In this talk, Likierman, former dean of London Business School and director of the Bank of England, explains how to improve your judgement and make better decisions.
Book at: guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/judge...
In this talk, Likierman, former dean of London Business School and director of the Bank of England, explains how to improve your judgement and make better decisions.
Book at: guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/judge...
March 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Sir Andrew Likierman - Judgement at Work | Wednesday 30th April at Les Cotils.
In this talk, Likierman, former dean of London Business School and director of the Bank of England, explains how to improve your judgement and make better decisions.
Book at: guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/judge...
In this talk, Likierman, former dean of London Business School and director of the Bank of England, explains how to improve your judgement and make better decisions.
Book at: guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/judge...
Business Breakfast with Parmy Olson (Sold Out!) | Friday 2nd May at the Old Government House Hotel.
@parmy.bsky.social will be talking on her latest book Supremacy - AI, ChatGPT and the Race That Will Change the World. We can't wait to hear about this fascinating topic!
@parmy.bsky.social will be talking on her latest book Supremacy - AI, ChatGPT and the Race That Will Change the World. We can't wait to hear about this fascinating topic!
March 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Business Breakfast with Parmy Olson (Sold Out!) | Friday 2nd May at the Old Government House Hotel.
@parmy.bsky.social will be talking on her latest book Supremacy - AI, ChatGPT and the Race That Will Change the World. We can't wait to hear about this fascinating topic!
@parmy.bsky.social will be talking on her latest book Supremacy - AI, ChatGPT and the Race That Will Change the World. We can't wait to hear about this fascinating topic!
From hot topics like AI to developing key skills, this year’s business programme offers unique opportunities for learning.
#GsyLitFest #LiteraryFestival #BookLovers
#GsyLitFest #LiteraryFestival #BookLovers
March 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
From hot topics like AI to developing key skills, this year’s business programme offers unique opportunities for learning.
#GsyLitFest #LiteraryFestival #BookLovers
#GsyLitFest #LiteraryFestival #BookLovers
Gregory Stevens Cox - St Peter Port 1204-1940 (Sold Out!) | Wednesday 30th April at Guille Alles Library.
The local author traces the history of Guernsey’s main town and how it evolved for nearly a millennium.
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The local author traces the history of Guernsey’s main town and how it evolved for nearly a millennium.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/st-pe...
March 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Gregory Stevens Cox - St Peter Port 1204-1940 (Sold Out!) | Wednesday 30th April at Guille Alles Library.
The local author traces the history of Guernsey’s main town and how it evolved for nearly a millennium.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/st-pe...
The local author traces the history of Guernsey’s main town and how it evolved for nearly a millennium.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/st-pe...
Paul Le Messurier - Founder of Sandhurst (Sold Out!)| Saturday 26th April at Guille Alles Library.
Join us as we explore the remarkable life and achievements of Guernsey’s own John Gaspard Le Marchant.
Join us as we explore the remarkable life and achievements of Guernsey’s own John Gaspard Le Marchant.
March 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Paul Le Messurier - Founder of Sandhurst (Sold Out!)| Saturday 26th April at Guille Alles Library.
Join us as we explore the remarkable life and achievements of Guernsey’s own John Gaspard Le Marchant.
Join us as we explore the remarkable life and achievements of Guernsey’s own John Gaspard Le Marchant.
Guernsey Deportees (Sold Out!)| Saturday 26th April at Guille Alles Library.
Jill Chubb shares her experience of Biberach 80 years ago and in a special new podcast series with her grandson, former BBC Guernsey presenter Ollie Guillou.
Jill Chubb shares her experience of Biberach 80 years ago and in a special new podcast series with her grandson, former BBC Guernsey presenter Ollie Guillou.
March 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Guernsey Deportees (Sold Out!)| Saturday 26th April at Guille Alles Library.
Jill Chubb shares her experience of Biberach 80 years ago and in a special new podcast series with her grandson, former BBC Guernsey presenter Ollie Guillou.
Jill Chubb shares her experience of Biberach 80 years ago and in a special new podcast series with her grandson, former BBC Guernsey presenter Ollie Guillou.
Liberated Guernsey Past & Present (Sold Out!) | Friday 2nd May at Les Cotils.
This is Marco Tersigni and Simon Hamon’s third book comparing historic photos of Guernsey with their modern-day equivalents.
This is Marco Tersigni and Simon Hamon’s third book comparing historic photos of Guernsey with their modern-day equivalents.
March 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Liberated Guernsey Past & Present (Sold Out!) | Friday 2nd May at Les Cotils.
This is Marco Tersigni and Simon Hamon’s third book comparing historic photos of Guernsey with their modern-day equivalents.
This is Marco Tersigni and Simon Hamon’s third book comparing historic photos of Guernsey with their modern-day equivalents.
Amy Jeffs - Saints | Sunday 3th May at Guille Alles Library.
Best-selling author Amy Jeffs talks about her book Saints - Medieval Legends of Heroes, Humans and Magic.
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Best-selling author Amy Jeffs talks about her book Saints - Medieval Legends of Heroes, Humans and Magic.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/saint...
March 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amy Jeffs - Saints | Sunday 3th May at Guille Alles Library.
Best-selling author Amy Jeffs talks about her book Saints - Medieval Legends of Heroes, Humans and Magic.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/saint...
Best-selling author Amy Jeffs talks about her book Saints - Medieval Legends of Heroes, Humans and Magic.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/saint...
@claremulley.bsky.social - Agent Zo | Saturday 3rd May - Les Cotils.
Longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, Agent Zo reveals the untold story of fearless WWII resistance fighter Elżbieta Zawacka.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/agent...
Longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, Agent Zo reveals the untold story of fearless WWII resistance fighter Elżbieta Zawacka.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/agent...
March 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
@claremulley.bsky.social - Agent Zo | Saturday 3rd May - Les Cotils.
Longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, Agent Zo reveals the untold story of fearless WWII resistance fighter Elżbieta Zawacka.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/agent...
Longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, Agent Zo reveals the untold story of fearless WWII resistance fighter Elżbieta Zawacka.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/agent...
This year’s history line up uncovers hidden WW2 history, dives into mythology and marks our 80th anniversary of Liberation in Guernsey.
March 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This year’s history line up uncovers hidden WW2 history, dives into mythology and marks our 80th anniversary of Liberation in Guernsey.
Local Voices
@kelvinwhelan.bsky.social's book Last Man Hanging centres on John Charles Tapner, the last man to be hanged in Guernsey; and Theresa Le Flem’s latest novel Freedom on the Morning Tide includes the liberation of Guernsey from Occupation.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/local...
@kelvinwhelan.bsky.social's book Last Man Hanging centres on John Charles Tapner, the last man to be hanged in Guernsey; and Theresa Le Flem’s latest novel Freedom on the Morning Tide includes the liberation of Guernsey from Occupation.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/local...
March 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Local Voices
@kelvinwhelan.bsky.social's book Last Man Hanging centres on John Charles Tapner, the last man to be hanged in Guernsey; and Theresa Le Flem’s latest novel Freedom on the Morning Tide includes the liberation of Guernsey from Occupation.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/local...
@kelvinwhelan.bsky.social's book Last Man Hanging centres on John Charles Tapner, the last man to be hanged in Guernsey; and Theresa Le Flem’s latest novel Freedom on the Morning Tide includes the liberation of Guernsey from Occupation.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/local...
@scribblerjb.bsky.social - The Book of Lost Children
Local author Jenny O’Brien delves into the gripping history of Guernsey during WWII in her latest novel, The Book of Lost Children.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/the-b...
Local author Jenny O’Brien delves into the gripping history of Guernsey during WWII in her latest novel, The Book of Lost Children.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/the-b...
March 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
@scribblerjb.bsky.social - The Book of Lost Children
Local author Jenny O’Brien delves into the gripping history of Guernsey during WWII in her latest novel, The Book of Lost Children.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/the-b...
Local author Jenny O’Brien delves into the gripping history of Guernsey during WWII in her latest novel, The Book of Lost Children.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/the-b...
Crime Panel with Clare MacIntosh & @asiamackay.bsky.social
Together, Clare and Asia will explore the art of crime writing: creating compelling characters, plotting twists and keeping readers hooked until the final page.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/crime...
Together, Clare and Asia will explore the art of crime writing: creating compelling characters, plotting twists and keeping readers hooked until the final page.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/crime...
March 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Crime Panel with Clare MacIntosh & @asiamackay.bsky.social
Together, Clare and Asia will explore the art of crime writing: creating compelling characters, plotting twists and keeping readers hooked until the final page.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/crime...
Together, Clare and Asia will explore the art of crime writing: creating compelling characters, plotting twists and keeping readers hooked until the final page.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/crime...
@tomgaisfordwriter.bsky.social - Sanctuary
What possesses someone to claim asylum in his own country? Twisty thriller meets witty love story in Tom Gaisford’s ambitious and searching debut novel.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/sanct...
What possesses someone to claim asylum in his own country? Twisty thriller meets witty love story in Tom Gaisford’s ambitious and searching debut novel.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/sanct...
March 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
@tomgaisfordwriter.bsky.social - Sanctuary
What possesses someone to claim asylum in his own country? Twisty thriller meets witty love story in Tom Gaisford’s ambitious and searching debut novel.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/sanct...
What possesses someone to claim asylum in his own country? Twisty thriller meets witty love story in Tom Gaisford’s ambitious and searching debut novel.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/sanct...
@kitdewaal.bsky.social - The Best of Everything
The Best of Everything is a novel about what it means to care; to learn to live in the aftermath of loss, and the love that can steal into our lives - in spite of the best-laid plans.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/the-b...
The Best of Everything is a novel about what it means to care; to learn to live in the aftermath of loss, and the love that can steal into our lives - in spite of the best-laid plans.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/the-b...
March 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
@kitdewaal.bsky.social - The Best of Everything
The Best of Everything is a novel about what it means to care; to learn to live in the aftermath of loss, and the love that can steal into our lives - in spite of the best-laid plans.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/the-b...
The Best of Everything is a novel about what it means to care; to learn to live in the aftermath of loss, and the love that can steal into our lives - in spite of the best-laid plans.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/the-b...
@hotpatooties.bsky.social - Honeybee
For best friends Renée and Flo, adulthood isn’t the party they expected. Reunited in Guernsey, having grown up together on the island, they must uncover the secret to living their best lives.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/honey...
For best friends Renée and Flo, adulthood isn’t the party they expected. Reunited in Guernsey, having grown up together on the island, they must uncover the secret to living their best lives.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/honey...
March 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
@hotpatooties.bsky.social - Honeybee
For best friends Renée and Flo, adulthood isn’t the party they expected. Reunited in Guernsey, having grown up together on the island, they must uncover the secret to living their best lives.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/honey...
For best friends Renée and Flo, adulthood isn’t the party they expected. Reunited in Guernsey, having grown up together on the island, they must uncover the secret to living their best lives.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/honey...
This year’s Fiction programme will cover everything from contemporary and crime, to literary and historical fiction.
Our speakers will be discussing their latest work, careers and how they craft their stories.
Our speakers will be discussing their latest work, careers and how they craft their stories.
March 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
This year’s Fiction programme will cover everything from contemporary and crime, to literary and historical fiction.
Our speakers will be discussing their latest work, careers and how they craft their stories.
Our speakers will be discussing their latest work, careers and how they craft their stories.
@tonyjuniper.bsky.social - Just Earth | Friday 2nd May at St Pierre Park. Campaigner Tony Juniper argues that we cannot fight the climate and nature crises without addressing the widening gap between the rich and poor.
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March 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
@tonyjuniper.bsky.social - Just Earth | Friday 2nd May at St Pierre Park. Campaigner Tony Juniper argues that we cannot fight the climate and nature crises without addressing the widening gap between the rich and poor.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/just-...
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/just-...
@mikebernerslee.bsky.social - A Climate of Truth | Thursday 1st May at St James. Looking at how we can have a cleaner and healthier future, Berners-Lee gets right under the skin of our failures so far, to uncover what it will take to do better at last.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/a-cli...
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/a-cli...
March 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
@mikebernerslee.bsky.social - A Climate of Truth | Thursday 1st May at St James. Looking at how we can have a cleaner and healthier future, Berners-Lee gets right under the skin of our failures so far, to uncover what it will take to do better at last.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/a-cli...
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/a-cli...
@chloedalton.bsky.social - Raising Hare | Sunday 4th May at Les Cotils. Raising Hare is Chloe Dalton’s story of returning to the countryside of her childhood, where she finds herself custodian of a newly born hare.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/raisi...
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/raisi...
March 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
@chloedalton.bsky.social - Raising Hare | Sunday 4th May at Les Cotils. Raising Hare is Chloe Dalton’s story of returning to the countryside of her childhood, where she finds herself custodian of a newly born hare.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/raisi...
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/raisi...
Levison Wood - The Great Tree Story | Wednesday 30th April at St James. Renowned adventurer and TV presenter Levison Wood looks at the profound influence forests have had on our planet and civilisation.
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March 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Levison Wood - The Great Tree Story | Wednesday 30th April at St James. Renowned adventurer and TV presenter Levison Wood looks at the profound influence forests have had on our planet and civilisation.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/the-g...
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/the-g...
Nature, climate and the environment feature prominently across genres in this year’s Literary Festival. 🌱
Here are some of the speakers you can hear from during the programme...
Here are some of the speakers you can hear from during the programme...
March 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Nature, climate and the environment feature prominently across genres in this year’s Literary Festival. 🌱
Here are some of the speakers you can hear from during the programme...
Here are some of the speakers you can hear from during the programme...
Mr Men Little Miss Tea Party | Sunday 4th May at Les Cotils. Our annual tea party is back, this year featuring the Mr Men Little Miss characters. The event includes storytelling as well as fun activities around the gardens.
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February 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Mr Men Little Miss Tea Party | Sunday 4th May at Les Cotils. Our annual tea party is back, this year featuring the Mr Men Little Miss characters. The event includes storytelling as well as fun activities around the gardens.
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/mr-me...
guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/mr-me...
@redbreastedbird.bsky.social - The Most Unladylike Puzzle Event | Sunday 4th May at Guille Alles Library.
Do you think you could be a detective? If you like puzzles, problem-solving and amazing stories, this event is for you!
*This event has now sold out!
Do you think you could be a detective? If you like puzzles, problem-solving and amazing stories, this event is for you!
*This event has now sold out!
February 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
@redbreastedbird.bsky.social - The Most Unladylike Puzzle Event | Sunday 4th May at Guille Alles Library.
Do you think you could be a detective? If you like puzzles, problem-solving and amazing stories, this event is for you!
*This event has now sold out!
Do you think you could be a detective? If you like puzzles, problem-solving and amazing stories, this event is for you!
*This event has now sold out!