Waltham Abbey Library  3 June 7pm

Internationally renowned author and geopolitical commentator Tim Marshall opens the season with an interactive talk and quiz inspired by Prisoners of Geography. The event will blend global affairs with audience participation.

 

 

 

 

 

South Woodham Ferrers Library  4 June 7pm

Bestselling thriller writer B.A. Paris joins audiences to discuss The Guest and her brand new novel When I Kill You.

 

 

 

 

Manningtree Library, 17 June 7pm

Journalist and author Ellie Levenson presents her exciting debut novel, Room 706, released in January 2026, bringing an intimate and insightful new voice to the programme.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rayleigh Library  18 June 7pm

Much loved broadcaster and novelist Sally Magnusson appears to explore the themes behind her latest work, The Shapeshifter’s Daughter.

 

 

 

 

 

Chelmsford Library   23 June 7pm

Sarah Vaughan, bestselling author of Anatomy of a Scandal, will discuss her new novel Based on a True Story, published in March 2026.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colchester Library  24 June 7.30pm

Crime and historical fiction fans can enjoy an evening with Vaseem Khan, author of Quantum of Menace and From Bombay to Bond, Via a Small Town Killing, in one of the festival’s largest library events.

 

 

 

 

 

Witham Library 25 June 7pm

Esteemed poet and novelist Sophie Hannah presents the annual Dorothy L Sayers Lecture.