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Fairy Tales
A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.
The Power of the Printed Word: Tyndale’s New Testament 1526 – 2026
This new display in our Treasures Gallery celebrates the 500th anniversary of the first complete printing of William Tyndale’s 1526 English translation of the New Testament.
The Dylan Thomas Prize: A Shortlist Celebration
The world’s largest literary award for young writers.
European Writers’ Festival
Featuring authors from across Europe, an unmissable weekend of debate and conversation with European literary voices that matter.
The Fairy Tale Fan Club, with Richard Ayoade and David Roberts
What happens when curious kids send letters to their fairy-tale idols?!
Writing Brazil, Writing the World: Milton Hatoum in conversation with Maya Jaggi
A lecture and conversation.
The Queen of Crime: The Life and Legacy of Agatha Christie
JLF London opens with a special panel featuring Lucy Foley, James Prichard and Lucy Rowland in conversation with Shrabani Basu.
JLF London 2026. The Jaipur Literature Festival
Two days of inspiring conversations, ideas, books, music, food and more.
The Empire Podcast: How Empires Fall
William Dalrymple and Anita Anand in conversation with Bee Rowlatt.
The Michael Marks Awards for Poetry Pamphlets
Hear the most exciting new poetry published in the UK and see the winners revealed.
Paths Through Britain
Nicholas Crane, Phoebe Smith and Chris Butterfield explore ancient routes, the enduring power of walking, and the landscapes that shape us.
English Grammar Day 2026
A day of talks and discussion on aspects of English grammar.
Minority Writes: How Queer Books and Bookshops Changed the World
Layla McCay and AJ West join Damian Barr for a celebration of queer books and bookshops.