It’s the start of the festival season! We’ve just driven through miles of countryside still bedecked with bunting from the Jubilee, and there’s about to be more. Tomorrow, I shall be here:
Two days of talking about books, watching other people talk about books, catching up with friends who write and read books, and possibly buying some books …
The Hay Festival is 25 this year. We may have to brave it in wellies and a mac, but it will still be magic.
And on Sunday I’ll be at the Wychwood Festival in Cheltenham, listening to music, oh – and talking about books. Again.
And that’s just the start of it. Happy festival season! Have you booked one yet? If not – quick – book one. It’s the most fun you’ll have all summer.
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Did you have a nice Jubilee weekend, Sophia? I wish I could go to the Hay Festival – I’d love to meet all my favourite authors (including you!) but I’m afraid it’s too far for me
Hi Beverley. I had a great time on the Jubilee weekend, and at the festivals, thanks. I shall remember lots of bunting, lots of rain, and lots of happy readers. Also, my plastic heels were an inch deep in mud! I hope I’ll see you at another event sometime. xxx