Joanne Rush reads us an excerpt from her book Dancing on Knives, which was nominated for the 2025 Booker Prize.

We're fortunate to have Joanne join us for the #merelitfest2025, book your tickets to meet her here: mereliteraryfestival.com/product/joan...

Join us on the 16th October for a conversation with Jane Moore, head gardener, writer, & broadcaster, as she speaks with the artist & gardener - Bella Hoare.
Jane is the author of 6 books, & they will talk about these & her new book.
Book your place here:
mereliteraryfestival.com/product/jane...

There are just 10 days left to get your entry in to our Short Story Competition.
Your story must contain this sentence: ‘As I struggled to the top of Castle Hill, I turned and looked below, wondering if anyone would believe my story.’
Details here: mereliteraryfestival.com/festival-wri...

On 4th Oct, the Mere Literary Festival is putting on an event devoted to the Authors & Writers living in our area. So if you've written a book, fiction or non-fiction, published or self-published, adult or children’s, we'd love you to take part!
www.mereliteraryfestival.com/authors-and-writers-fair