Events organised by our partners
Saturday 22 June
THE LOST KEY- BOOK SIGNING BY ROSIE ANDERSEN
The Lost Key by Rosie Andersen
Aldeburgh-based author Rosie Andersen, who has a great interest in folklore, myths and legends and writes fables for all ages, will be signing copies of her books, including the most recent, The Lost Key. This new book is set in Anglo-Saxon Suffolk and is a tale of adventure and fortitude; about the complexities of human nature and our attempts to conquer our demons. With equal importance, it is also a story about friendship. The book is stunningly illustrated by Norfolk artist Paul Jackson. “A fable both ancient and absolutely apt for our current times. It immerses us in old English landscape, enriched by intriguing riddles and gloriously illustrated. An enticing read.” www.aelfwynbooks.com
Saturday 22 June at Diss Publishing, Mere’s Mouth , Mere Street, Diss IP22 4AH at 1-3pm
Signings will also take place on :
Friday 28 June at Southwold Books, 69 High St, Southwold IP18 6DS at 3pm
Sunday 30 June at The Low House, Laxfield IP13 8DW
Friday 21 June
AN EVENING OF MEMOIR AND MUSIC
Victoria Panton Bacon will talk about the book she edited, Six Weeks of Blenheim Summer. Sarah has a background in politics and tv production, but her book is based on a manuscript of her grandfather’s experience flying bombers in the second world war. Alongside readings from the book will be a concert of music performed by its composer, William Drew-Batty. There will be a Q&A session, book signings and refreshments.
Diss Publishing Bookshop, 40 Mere St, Diss IP22 4AH
7-9pm
Entrance, including a copy of the book: £12 for one, £15 for two
Friday 21 June
A SUFFOLK LITERARY EVENING
An evening celebrating Suffolk with three acclaimed authors, in conversation with W&BA vice chair Melinda Appleby. The event starts at 7pm and costs £5. Bookings made through The Cut, Halesworth
Saturday 22 June
A GRUFFALO PARTY
Reading, crafts, fancy dress and face painting in this 20th anniversary celebration of Julia Donaldson’s adored book, illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Halesworth Bookshop, 42 Thoroughfare, Halesworth IP19 8AR
10:30am-12:30pm
Free event
Sunday 23rd June
JULIA BACKBURN – BOOK SIGNING OF TIME SONG
Following the Uncovering Doggerland walk, Julia Blackburn will be signing copies of her new book Time Song at Southwold Bookshop. The book tells the poetic and fascinating story of the creation, existence and loss of a country known as Doggerland, the ancient region that once connected the east coast of England to Europe. Julia lives in this part of the world and is author of books including The Thin Paths, Threads and Murmurations.
Southwold Books, 69 High Street, Southwold, IP18 6DS
tel no. – 01502 722873 email – enquiries@southwoldbooks.co.uk
From 3pm
Friday 28 June
THE BOOKSHOP (2017)
Echoes of Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood whisper throughout this gentle film based on Penelope Fitzgerald’s novel about her time in Southwold. “If narrative action is important to you there is little to see here, but if you enjoy character portraits you will love this inconsequential tale told beautifully. Set in a sleepy 1959 seaside port, young widow Florence Green (Emily Mortimer) arrives determined to overcome her grief and open a small bookshop. The town has never had a bookshop and most of the villagers don’t like books anyway, except for the reclusive Mr Brundish (Bill Nighy) who reads everything he can. After pushing through a wall of petty officials the shop opens in a run-down cottage despite fierce opposition from the imperious Mrs Gamart (Patricia Clarkson). A flawlessly directed, slow-burning village drama of how books and ideas can change the world we live in.” CineMuseFilms
Electric Picture Palace, Blackmill Rd, Southwold IP18 6AN.
7.15pm.
Tickets from Electric Picture Palace 07815 769565
Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June
BLYTH SPIRIT – ALL THINGS BOOK
A weekend of book-themed events to mark the end of the first festival at The Low House pub, Gorams Mill Lane, Laxfield IP13 8DW . Includes book signings by Rosie Andersen , see above, and for further details check out www.lowhouselaxfield.com
