Hampstead & Highgate Literary Festival

The 6th Hampstead & Highgate Literary Festival will host over 70 events, literary walks, a Kidsfest, workshops, speed pitching and book bites.

Events include:

Baking, Holidays & Secrets On The Road To Romance With Jenny Colgan, Jane Costello & Lisa Jewell
16 September
A feast of writing from three of Britain's best known authors of women's fiction.

Let Me Tell You A Story: A Girl's Escape From Nazi-Occupied Poland With Renata Calverley
15 September
Renata relates the true story of a little girl's miraculous escape from the Nazis during WW2.

A Perfect Heritage - Penny Vincenzi talks to Louise Jacobs
15 September
Penny Vincenzi, one of the UK`s best-loved and most popular authors, tells the story of The House of Farrell - home of the cream, an iconic face product that has seen women flocking to its bijoux flagship store in the Berkeley Arcade since 1953.

The Food of Italy - Claudia Roden talks to Anthony Silverman about Italian Food
14 September
First published 25 years ago, The Food of Italy remains the most authoritative and approachable guide to one of the world's best-loved cuisines. Join Claudia Roden talks about her signature recipes adapted to fit modern tastes.

See the official website for full schedule.