Our stellar programme for @burylitfest.bsky.social 2026 has opened for priority booking exclusively for members of our Support Scheme. Join now (and you'll get a sneak preview of the food programme, curated by meeeee!) www.burylitfest.co.uk

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Bury St. Eds Literature Festival - Celebrating books and writing in the heart of East Anglia

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Looking forward to chatting with #Suffolk author @katesawyer.bsky.social at the Ipswich Book Festival on Saturday 4th October at 1.45pm at the Unitarian meeting House Ipswich. We'll be talking about her fabulous new book Getting Away. Tickets on sale here www.ipswichbookfestival.com/events-satur...

It's your chance to share your work at Bury Lit Fest! Join us for an evening of poetry with Helen Ivory and then take to the stage yourself for our annual Open Mic. IBe brave, book your spot and let your voice be heard! Tickets: www.burylitfest.co.uk/product-page...

This maybe of interest to #WolseyWriters #writingcommunity #booksky visiting @burylitfest.bsky.social Sat 11 Oct, especially 'How to Get Published' at 4.30pm, Unitarian Meeting House w/ Emma Shercliff, Laxfield Literary Agency & Phoebe Morgan, Simon & Schuster. www.burylitfest.co.uk/product-page...

In just over 6 WEEKS (!) our town will be thrumming with words, ideas, laughter, walks, storytelling, film screenings, writing workshops and community as Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival 2025 opens it's doors. Have you got your tickets yet? www.burylitfest.co.uk/boxoffice

We are delighted to be doubling our events that are accessible for D/deaf and Hard of Hearing audience members in 2025 by offering live captioning for two of our big author events. Book tickets now: www.burylitfest.co.uk/boxoffice or if you've already got yours, please help us spread the word!

This year, as every year, ticket for Under 18's are FREE! Check out our programme of events for babies, children and young people and grab your tickets today! www.burylitfest.co.uk/boxoffice

We are delighted to be welcoming best-selling author Louis de Bernieres back to Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival this year, you can also catch a rare cinema screening of the film adaptation of his classic novel Captain Corelli following his author event. www.burylitfest.co.uk/boxoffice

Bank Holiday Special Offer! 10% off everything booked at www.burylitfest.co.uk - that's all author events, workshops, walks, books and pre-ordered drinks. Just use code BH10%SM at checkout before Midnight 25th August

One of the authors we will be shining a spotlight on is Norwich based debut author and climate activist Emily Buchanan. Why not take a moment to find out a bit more about Emily and her novel SEND FLOWERS and then book yourself a ticket? Book now: www.burylitfest.co.uk/boxoffice

#BookReview - Getting Away by Kate Sawyer Easily one of my favourite books of this year, this emotional and nostalgic book follows one family through decades of their holidays. @katesawyer.bsky.social @zaffrebooks.bsky.social #GettingAway shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Our summer staff read @appletonacademy.bsky.social is #GettingAway by @katesawyer.bsky.social thanks to @readingagency.bsky.social @bonnierbooksuk.bsky.social

I’m so excited to read #GettingAway by @katesawyer.bsky.social, having loved her first two books. Big thanks to @zaffrebooks.bsky.social for sending a finished copy my way. Out now!

Launch night for @burylitfest.bsky.social; here's @katesawyer.bsky.social talking about her latest novel, Getting Away

@katesawyer.bsky.social *Finally* got time to read This Family and did a little cry at the end. Loved recognising part of my life in it 🖤 Bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Have left my copy in the hotel book exchange for someone else to enjoy in this heat… which complimented it so well!

It’s been a weirdly quiet week… perfect time to pick up a book! 📚✨ We’ve got beauties in stock like this #SIGNED & #SPRAYED edition of GETTING AWAY by @katesawyer.bsky.social Support #IndieBookshops & treat yourself #BookSky💙📚 #BookRec #SummerReads www.foxlanebooks.co.uk/product-page...

Welcome to my stop on the #CompulsiveReaders @tracyfenton.bsky.social #BlogTour for the moving family drama #GettingAway by @katesawyer.bsky.social 🖋💙📚 Out 3rd July from @zaffrebooks.bsky.social brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/07/gett...

Getting Away by Kate Sawyer

Getting Away by Kate Sawyer. Published 3rd July 2025 by Zaffre. From the cover of the book: Margaret Smith is at the beach. It is a summe...

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What a brilliant day. Fascinating talks from fabulous authors and editors. Can’t wait to dive in to my new books! @katesawyer.bsky.social

7.30pm Saturday 11th October - ANCIENT GREECE, TODAY - Ferdia Lennon & Jennifer Saint Find out more and book now by signing up to our mailing list: burylitfest.co.uk - you’ll also get an code for 15% off if you book before 3rd July!

Last few tickets for my Bury St Edmunds Launch Party for GETTING AWAY next week. Act fast! www.burylitfest.co.uk/tickets

6pm Saturday 11th October - Best-selling author Louise Doughty talks to Margaret Meyer about her most recent novel A Bird in Winter. This event will be captioned for D/deaf & Hard of Hearing thanks to the support of Chassis Cab Find out more & book now: burylitfest.co.uk.

4.30pm Saturday 11th October 2025 - Unitarian Meeting House Bury St Edmunds HOW TO GET PUBLISHED Join us for a panel discussion on the ins and outs of publishing with three leading industry professionals. Find out more and book now by signing up to our mailing list: burylitfest.co.uk

We're delighted to say @anniegarthwaite.bsky.social is returning to Bury Lit Fest with THE KING'S MOTHER! Find out more and book now by signing up to our mailing list: burylitfest.co.uk - you’ll also get an code for 15% off if you book before 3rd July!

Join us for a showcase of the region's hottest talent at 1.15pm on Saturday 11th October at Bury St Edmunds Library. Find out more and book now by signing up to our mailing list: burylitfest.co.uk - you’ll also get an code for 15% off if you book before 3rd July! @katiewardwriter.bsky.social

#GettingAway, the much anticipated 3rd novel by Costa-shortlisted author @katesawyer.bsky.social is out 3 July. It's so good. This guest blog explains her inspirations for a novel about holidays that you'll want to put straight in your suitcase. Read at www.anniegarthwaite.com/blog/katesawyer

We are delighted to be in association with the Theatre Royal for this special fundraising event for Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds (Charity Number 242977) Sunday 5th October 7.30pm : An Evening with Harriet Walter Tickets: £12/£24, booked via Theatre Box Office :https://buff.ly/wE1SjWj

Can you help Poppy & Sam find all the animals on Apple Tree Farm? Where’s Curly the Pig? Where’s Woolly the Sheep?But most important of all… can you help us find the Little Yellow Duck? A fun-filled & interactive event, led by professional storyteller Liz Fost. www.burylitfest.co.uk

How to tell the story of a life? Is it best to start at the beginning, middle or end? What are the advantages of a prologue? Memoirist and creative writing teacher Midge Gillies will look at structure and the many options for writing narrative nonfiction when it comes to memoir. burylitfest.co.uk.