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SUMMARY:Ultimate Football with Matt Oldfield: How to Write about Football Legends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, lively event with bestselling children’s author Matt Oldfield\, co-creator of the Ultimate Football Heroes and Unbelievable Football series. Matt will share his writing journey\, the inspiration behind his books\, and what it’s like to write about football legends. He’ll also perform live readings from some of his most popular titles before opening the floor to a Q&A\, giving young readers the chance to ask their burning questions. Perfect for football fans\, book lovers\, and aspiring writers! \nMatt Oldfield is a bestselling children’s author whose football-themed books have inspired young readers worldwide. He created the award-winning Unbelievable Football series and co-authored the hugely popular Ultimate Football Heroes and Ultimate Cricket Superstars. Matt also teamed up with Lioness Beth Mead on Roar\, winner of the 2024 Children’s Sports Book of the Year. With over a million copies sold\, Matt brings his passion for sport and storytelling to schools and organisations like The National Literacy Trust\, delivering fun\, football-based literacy workshops that get kids reading and dreaming big. \nBook Tickets
URL:https://farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/ultimate-football-with-matt-oldfield-how-to-write-about-football-legends/
LOCATION:Farnham Library\, Vernon House\, 28 West Street\, Farnham\, Surrey\, GU9 7DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farnham Library":MAILTO:farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
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SUMMARY:Rewriting Time: The Art of Historical Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Some of the most compelling crime thrillers of this century have transported readers into the past. Join three leading voices in historical fiction as they discuss why the genre continues to captivate readers. S.J. Parris\, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the hugely popular Giordano Bruno series set in Tudor England; Matthew Sweet\, whose Bookish is adapted from the major TV drama set in post‑WW2 London; and Anna Mazzola\, whose The Book of Secrets won the CWA Gold Dagger Crime Novel of the Year in 2025\, come together for a lively discussion. The panel is hosted by Jack Jewers\, author of The Lost Diary of Samuel Pepys\, named the Times Historical Fiction Book of the Year. \nTickets are on sale from 10am on Monday 12 January 2026 \nBook Tickets \nDoors open at 1.30pm\, talk starts at 2pm.
URL:https://farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/rewriting-time-the-art-of-historical-fiction/
LOCATION:Farnham Town Hall\, Farnham Town Council\, South Street\, Farnham\, Surrey\, GU9 7RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Panel
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SUMMARY:An afternoon with Alexander Armstrong
DESCRIPTION:Go on an interactive adventure with writer\, presenter\, comedian\, and actor Alexander Armstrong as he introduces Evenfall\, his epic debut children’s series bursting with ancient magic\, secret societies\, and fearsome foes! In this event\, you will solve puzzles\, invent your own magical objects\, hear about what goes into writing a thrilling adventure\, and discover the secrets behind the latest book in the series The Tempest Stone. This event will be chaired by Jack Meggitt-Phillips.  \nJack Meggitt-Phillips is a scriptwriter\, presenter\, and internationally best-selling author. His debut children’s series The Beast and the Bethany is translated into over 30 languages\, and has had a major film deal announced. His new series for children\, Jekyll vs Hyde: The Potion of Doom will be released in Autumn 2026. \nAges 9+\nDoors open at 1.30pm\, talk starts at 2pm. \nTickets are on sale from 10am on Monday 12 January 2026 \nBook Tickets
URL:https://farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/an-afternoon-with-alexander-armstrong/
LOCATION:Great Hall\, Farnham Maltings\, Bridge Square\, Farnham\, Surrey\, GU9 7QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Children
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SUMMARY:Killer Thrillers
DESCRIPTION:These three international bestselling authors are masters of writing books you can’t put down\, creating plots and characters that stay with you long after the final page. What draws New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware (The Woman in Cabin 10 – now a major Netflix film)\, Elly Griffiths (The Sunday Times bestselling Ruth Galloway series)\, and Ava Glass (the Alias Emma spy thrillers) to such dark\, twisting plots? Join them as they reveal how they build believable\, pulse‑pounding narratives\, featuring everything from bodies being thrown from cruise ships in the dead of night\, to discovering new bones buried among the old\, and spies racing through London to stop a Russian attack. Hosted by podcaster Frankie Pellatt\, expect thrills\, revelations\, and a plot twist or two. \nTickets are on sale from 10am on Monday 12 January 2026 \nBook Tickets \nDoors open at 4pm\, talk starts at 4.30pm.
URL:https://farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/killer-thrillers/
LOCATION:Farnham Town Hall\, Farnham Town Council\, South Street\, Farnham\, Surrey\, GU9 7RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Panel
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SUMMARY:Murder They Wrote: Crime Fiction Uncovered
DESCRIPTION:Two bestselling authors known for their twisting plots and deliciously dark\, dangerous storytelling come together for this gripping event. Sunday Times bestsellers Louise Candlish (Our House) and former journalist Ellie Levenson (Room 706) each uncover murder in the most unexpected places. Join them as they reveal how they uncover and craft their fast-faced plots and discover what draws them to explore the darkest acts committed by desperate people. Hosted by the “queen of spy fiction” Ava Glass\, this panel promises to be an enthralling journey into some dark\, shadowy and suspenseful places. \nBook Tickets \nDoors open at 6.30pm\, talk starts at 7pm. \n  \n 
URL:https://farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/murder-they-wrote-crime-fiction-uncovered/
LOCATION:Farnham Town Hall\, Farnham Town Council\, South Street\, Farnham\, Surrey\, GU9 7RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Panel
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