The Queen’s Reading Room is delighted to announce the return of its flagship literary festival – designed to celebrate the joy of reading and bringing together some of the greatest literary names of today. Join us on Sunday 20th September for a selection of talks with wonderful writers in the stunning grounds of Chatsworth in Derbyshire.

Covering everything from crime fiction to spy thrillers, mythological retellings to modern romance, our selection of Sunday sessions offers the ultimate literary festival experience.

Schedule:
10am - 10:50am: William Boyd - From Character to Conspiracy: Building a Literary Thriller
11:15am - 12:05pm: Jessie Burton - Where Stories Take Flight: Writing for Young Readers
1pm - 1:50pm: Jennifer Saint - Ancient Stories, Modern Fire
2:15pm - 3:05pm: Philippa Perry - Can a Therapist Catch a Killer?
3:30pm - 4:20pm: Jane Harper & Louise Penney - Justice in Fiction: Why We Love Crime Stories
3:45pm - 4:35pm: Cecelia Ahern - Hope, Heartbreak and Happy Endings

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This email will contain a PDF with your TFG e-ticket(s).

2. Take your TFG e-ticket(s) and show them on entry at the event. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.

Pricing Information

• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee

Additional Information

• For further event information please visit here

Accessibility Information

• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here

Key Terms of Sale

• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here