READING LITERATURE FESTIVAL 2016

4 – 13 NOVEMBER

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Growing out of Reading Poetry Festival’s three successful years from 2013-15, the first Reading Literature Festival, from 4 to 13 November 2016, brings together many of the most exciting talents in contemporary writing from across the UK and abroad. Those appearing include Fleur Adcock, Kate Behrens, Justyna Bargielska, Jonathan Coe, Claire Dyer, Gill Learner, Theresa Lola, Mairi MacInnes, Jamie McKendrick, Hollie McNish, Wendy Meddour, Alice Oswald, Sudeep Sen, Dan Simpson, and Penelope Skinner. The events, taking place across the town, include discussions and readings, interviews with authors, creative writing workshops, film screenings, and a writing competition.

All events are listed at our booking site. You can also find details in our blog section below.

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ALICE OSWALD: GERALD FINZI MEMORIAL LECTURE

August 30, 2016

Friday 4th November 2016 at 18:30 L022 Lecture Theatre, University of Reading, London Road Campus,Reading, RG1 5AQ Tickets: FREE but you do need to book. BOOK HERE Critically acclaimed poet Alice Oswald will deliver the annual Gerald Finzi Memorial Lecture and give a reading of her poetry. After the lecture there will be a drinks reception … More ALICE OSWALD: GERALD FINZI MEMORIAL LECTURE

The GARDEN OF THE FINZI-CONTINIS FILM SCREENING

August 30, 2016

Monday 7th November 2016 at 19:30 The Minghella Building, University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, RG6 6UR Tickets: £5. BOOK HERE A screening of The Garden of the Finzi-Continis, with an introduction by Dr Charles Leavitt, to celebrate the centenary of the Italian novelist and poet Giorgio Bassani (1916 – 2000). The Garden of the Finzi-Continis (Italian: … More The GARDEN OF THE FINZI-CONTINIS FILM SCREENING