Author: Claire Buskin

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John Crace: New Date and Venue Announced

Our event with John Crace has been rearranged to Sunday 28th July and will now take place at Chelmsford Theatre Studio. John Crace will be talking ...

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A ‘Swiftie’ Twist …

With ‘Swiftie-mania’ sweeping the country as Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour unfolds across the UK, Essex Book Festival is delighted to bring its own Swiftie ...

Radical Essex Procession

What a start, and still so much to come…

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our This Land: Launch Day last Saturday at University of Essex. We had the most wonderful time. With a full mix ...

Online Bookshop 2024

Essex Book Festival Online Bookshop now open

Online Bookshop This year we have set up an online book shop with all of our 2024 Authors and Event connections in one place. Bookshop.org is an ...

Your Guide to FREE Essex Book Festival Events

A good time doesn’t have to cost the earth. We offer a wide range of events, workshops and activities which are free to attend. Come and join in the ...

Essex Library Author in Residence recruitment

Essex Libraries Author in Residence Opportunity

Inspire Teenagers, Ignite Creativity! Be part of an exciting literary adventure! Essex Libraries seeks an Author in Residence to champion their ...

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Sarah Perry: Enlightenment – Watch online for free

Multi award-winning and best-selling author, Festival Patron and University of Essex Chancellor, Sarah Perry, will be launching this year’s festival ...

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This is what protest looks like…

Woman, Life, Freedom: Voices and Art fro the Women’s Protests in Iran Bring a friend for free ticket offer Presented by London-based publisher ...

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Super Short Story Competition – Deadline Extended!!

Super Short Story Competition Deadline extended to Tuesday 4th June! To celebrate the 25th Edition of Essex Book Festival, we are inviting young ...

Summer of Culture 2024

Hot off the press: Essex Summer of Culture Guide 2024

We are so excited to be part of Essex’s Summer of Culture! Discover amazing activities, exhibitions and experiences from many of our ...