READERS of all tastes will be able to enjoy this year’s Essex Book Festival.
The annual event, now in its 12th year, is supported by Essex University and opens in March, with celebrated authors making appearances at about 60 events across the county.
The university’s first event takes place on March 3, with a writers’ workshop at the Lakeside Theatre, led by Colchester-based playwright Nicola Werenoskwa.
On March 5, in Firstsite, in Colchester High Street, Dr James Canton will track the paths of historic figures who ventured into Essex, including William Shakespeare, John Clare and HG Wells.
Writer and performer, Sandi Toksvig will also be speaking about her new war novel, Valentine Grey, at the Colchester campus, on March 7, while Michelin star chef Atul Kochhar will be showcasing his book of over 100 curry recipes at Wivenhoe House, at the Colchester university campus on March 18.
For more information, go to essexbookfestival.org.uk, or brochures at libraries across the county.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here