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BOOK AN UNMISSABLE WORLD BOOK DAY VISIT WITH NAT HARRISON! Make World Book Day truly unforgettable for your Years 4, 5, and 6 pupils with bestselling author Nat Harrison! Celebrating her breathtaking new historical adventure, The Girl Who Raced the World: Journey Into the Jungle, Nat leads high-energy sessions filled with globe-trotting discovery, daring missions, and creative storytelling. From the bustling streets of Victorian London to the wild rivers of Brazil, this interactive event will inspire your upper KS2 pupils to embark on their own writing adventures!

BOOK A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS KS2 AUTHOR VISIT WITH ADAM BARON! Unwrap the ultimate festive treat for your KS2 pupils with critically acclaimed, bestselling author Adam Baron! To celebrate his heartwarming new festive adventure, *The Very Last Christmas Present*, Adam brings a magical, high-energy session to your school. Packed with festive cheer, globe-trotting storytelling, and creative inspiration from the creator of *Boy Underwater*, this interactive event will spark curiosity, empathy, and a passion for creative writing right in time for Christmas. Book today!

BOOK A MAGICAL NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS VISIT WITH CARIAD LLOYD! Transport your KS2 pupils to a chaotic Regency Christmas with bestselling author, actress, and award-winning podcaster Cariad Lloyd! Celebrating her hilarious new festive adventure, *Lydia Marmalade's Christmas Adventure*, Cariad brings an unforgettable session packed with Christmas history quizzes on wacky traditions through the ages, interactive character intros, and a lively Q&A. Blending history, festive magic, and plenty of laughs, this event will fire up young imaginations and spark a lifelong love for reading and writing! Book today!

An Evening of Darts, Drama, and Golden Eras: Mike Walters in Conversation with Peter Drury Get ready for an unforgettable night of sporting nostalgia, backstage stories, and legendary rivalries as veteran Daily Mirror sports writer Mike Walters comes to Tring to launch his authoritative new book, Champions: The Golden Age of Darts from Priestley to Littler. To make the evening truly electric, Mike will be joined on stage by the legendary Peter Drury—Sky Sports commentator and the unmistakable, poetic "voice of football." Together, two of sport broadcasting and journalism's finest wordsmiths will dive into darts' meteoric rise from smoke-filled pub backrooms to sold-out arenas, multi-million-pound spectacles, and teenage prodigies taking the world by storm. Featuring exclusive, behind-the-scenes insights into all 13 PDC world champions—from Dennis Priestley and Phil Taylor to Luke Littler—this event promises razor-sharp wit, brilliant storytelling, and a fascinating look at the personalities who transformed modern sport. Whether you're a die-hard oche aficionado or simply love top-tier sports writing and commentary, this is a night not to be missed!

Sunday Times bestselling author Nick Harkaway comes to Tring Book Festival with *The Taper Man*, his thrilling new George Smiley novel set in the shadow world of his father, John le Carré. Transporting audiences to 1965, Nick discusses resurrecting literature's most iconic spy asset for a high-stakes Cold War counter-intelligence operation. Join us for an extraordinary evening exploring espionage, literary legacy, and the intricate art of continuing one of modern fiction’s greatest legacies. Please Note: This event is available both in-person at the venue and as a live stream for online viewing. Please double-check your selection at checkout to ensure you are purchasing the correct ticket type (Venue/In-Person or Virtual/Live Stream).

Booker-shortlisted and internationally bestselling author, Elif Shafak comes to Tring Book Festival! Discussing her dazzling new novel, In One Brief Moment All Eternity, Elif offers a luminous reinvention of Gustave Flaubert’s life and work, told through the forgotten women who shaped him. Spanning 19th-century Paris, Cairo, and Beirut, join one of world literature's most visionary voices for an uplifting, unforgettable meditation on storytelling, freedom, and the enduring human spirit. EVENT NOW SOLD OUT

After jabbering on about it every week on her hit podcast Life With Nat, ultimate hun Natalie Cassidy is stepping into the world of live podcasting with a very special live tour. The show will be filled with chat and laughter, as well as a possible guest appearance from some of your favourite family members or celebrity friends. Plus, the shows will feature YOU, the fans, who have made the podcast what it is.

Comedy giant, devoted socialist, and TikTok interpretative dance superstar Alexei Sayle comes to Tring Book Festival! Celebrating his hilarious, polemical new memoir, *How I've Tried to Change the World*, Alexei traces seven decades of modern social history through the marches and demonstrations that shaped his life. From the Vietnam War protests to the miners' strikes and beyond, join the "third-greatest living Liverpudlian" for an eye-wateringly funny, unexpectedly moving evening of defiance, belief, and refusing to stay on the pavement. Alexei will be in conversation with Robin Ince.

National treasure, poet, and broadcaster Pam Ayres MBE comes to Tring Book Festival for an unmissable evening of laughter, verse, and storytelling! The bestselling UK poet since records began (after Ted Hughes), Pam returns to celebrate her career-defining collection, Doggedly Onward: A Life in Poems. Tracing six decades of hilarious insights into daily life, family, and the natural world, join us for a warm, joyful, and uplifting event with one of Britain's most beloved entertainers. EVENT SOLD OUT

Champagne socialist, national treasure, or battleaxe? Dame Margaret Hodge has spent over fifty years in public service fighting on every front—from challenging Margaret Thatcher to taking on tax-avoiding tech giants and standing up to political extremism. Following her elevation to the House of Lords, the former Labour Minister and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee comes to Tring with her memoir, Battleaxe. She joins us for a candid, forthright discussion on victories, setbacks, and a lifetime in British politics.

Acclaimed actor, writer, and campaigner Greg Wise joins us at Tring Book Festival for a profound, compassionate evening discussing his moving new book, *Grief Talking*. Sharing his personal experiences with loss—from sudden tragedy to caring for his sister—Greg offers an honest, uplifting guide to navigating death and mourning. Facing into grief with honesty and vulnerability, join us for a deeply comforting conversation on how processing loss can ultimately help us live more fully, kindly, and joyfully.

Acclaimed wildlife filmmaker and BBC presenter Gordon Buchanan MBE comes to Tring Book Festival with his *Sunday Times* bestselling memoir, In the Hide: How the Natural World Saved My Life. Famous for filming polar bears, snow wolves, and big cats in Earth's most extreme environments, Gordon shares the story behind his 30-year career. Discover how a childhood in Dumbarton and Mull led to a life in nature—and how wild spaces provided escape, solace, and mental health healing.

BOOK A LAUGH-OUT-LOUD KS2 POETRY VISIT WITH A.F. HARROLD! Bring joy, laughter, and brilliant creative energy to all your KS2 pupils with acclaimed poet and author A.F. Harrold! Celebrating his vibrant new poetry collection, *If I Met a Tiger*, this interactive event sees A.F. reading witty verses, juggling wild ideas, and leading fun poetry activities. Perfect for boosting empathy, curiosity, and literacy, his unforgettable school visit will leave your children buzzing to write their own poems. Book your slot today!

Countdown’s resident word expert and national treasure Susie Dent makes a welcome return to Tring Book Festival! Celebrated for over thirty years as Britain’s premier lexicographer, Susie joins us for an entertaining evening exploring language, etymology, and wordplay through her bestselling series set in historic Oxford. Blending fascinating real-world word origins, clever linguistic puzzles, and behind-the-scenes stories, join us for a glorious adventure into the English language with the ultimate Queen of Dictionary Corner.

Multi- Sunday Times bestselling poet and midlife cultural icon Donna Ashworth makes her Tring Book Festival debut! Beloved by over two million followers, Donna comes to Tring to perform and discuss her most honest and hopeful book yet, The Art of Being Easily Pleased. Blending soulful poetry, reflections, and prose, Donna shares her powerful insights on finding joy, wonder, and acceptance in everyday life. Join us for a truly uplifting, soul-nourishing evening that will warm your heart and light your way home.

Culinary icon, beloved broadcaster, and Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith joins us at Tring Book Festival to discuss her candid, funny, and uplifting new book, Being Old… and Learning to Love It! Delivered with her signature charm, pragmatic wisdom, and wit, Prue takes us through the triumphs, taboos, and unexpected joys of growing older. Join us for a delightful, refreshingly honest, and deeply inspiring conversation about embracing life at every age.

Sunday Times bestselling poet Hollie McNish performs at Tring Book Festival for the very first time! Renowned for her hilarious, bold, and refreshingly honest live gigs, Hollie presents her latest collection, Virgin. Gift-wrapped in her trademark blend of humour, fury, and compassion, this brand-new performance tackles love, loss, purity culture, and warm morning croissants. Expect strong language, adult content, and an unmissable, soul-stirring afternoon of poetry with one of the UK’s most celebrated literary voices. (Age Guidance: 14+)

Join broadcasting legend John Sergeant for a relaxed Sunday early afternoon review of the newspapers with an influential panel of guests. The line up includes Victoria Collins MP and David Gauke - the current and former MP's for our constituency. The final panelist will be announced in due course.

Acclaimed historical novelist Louisa Treger makes her Tring Book Festival debut with her gripping and compassionate new novel, A Fatal Love. Reimagining the life of Ruth Ellis — the last woman to be executed in Britain — Treger sheds new light on the secrets, betrayal, and toxic affair that led to the fatal Easter Sunday shooting of 1955. Join us for a fascinating conversation on post-war history, justice, and giving voice to one of the century's most misunderstood women. Please Note: This event is available both in-person at the venue and as a live stream for online viewing. Please double-check your selection at checkout to ensure you are purchasing the correct ticket type (Venue/In-Person or Virtual/Live Stream).

Christine Dawood comes to Tring for a profoundly moving and courageous evening as she shares her memoir, Ninety-Six Hours. Recounting the harrowing search for the Titan submersible that claimed the lives of her husband Shahzada and son Suleman, Christine offers an unflinching, hour-by-hour account of tragedy, grief, and survival. Join us for a powerful conversation exploring human resilience, enduring family bonds, and the extraordinary power of love and hope in the face of unimaginable loss. Please Note: This event is available both in-person at the venue and as a live stream for online viewing. Please double-check your selection at checkout to ensure you are purchasing the correct ticket type (Venue/In-Person or Virtual/Live Stream).