Book now for Litfest '13

Source - news release from Herts County Council on 25 February 2013

A packed programme of more than 20 literary events is being presented by Hertfordshire Libraries throughout March and April. 

Litfest ’13 will feature appearances and talks by authors including crime writers Leigh Russell and Howard Linskey, as well as Gulf War hero John Nichol who talks about his book on the RAF attack on Nuremberg in March 1944. 

Other events include a talk by the husband and daughter of ‘Call the midwife’ author Jennifer Worth, and an illustrated talk on Jane Austen's London by Louise Allen. 

Chris Hayward, Cabinet Member for Libraries, said: “We hope that Litfest '13 will have something for everyone over the coming months. We’ve been very fortunate to be able to offer a whole range of guest events featuring a wide range of authors, covering the full spectrum of literary tastes, interests and themes. 

"We hope that the events will attract those people who are not regular visitors to our libraries to come along and see what they have been missing." 

Watch out in libraries for posters advertising the events and find details of individual events at: www.hertsdirect.org/services/libraries/Litfest13 

More information can be obtained from local libraries or by calling 0300 123 4049. For tickets call 01707 281533. 

Programme of events 

Lesley Pearse 
Enjoy an evening with this bestselling writer 
7.15pm Thursday 7 March at Welwyn Garden City Library. 

Ware through time 
An illustrated talk by local historian David Perman. 
7.30pm Thursday 7 March at Ware Library. £2.00 

How to start a bookgroup 
7.15pm Monday 11 March at Tring Library. 
and 6.30pm Wednesday 10 April at Croxley Green Library. Free 

Katharine McMahon 
Author of ‘Season of Light’ and ‘The Crimson Rooms’. 
7.15pm Tuesday 12 March at Watford Central Library. 

Jenny Barden 
Local author Jenny Barden talks about her debut novel. 
7.15pm Wednesday 13 March at Hemel Hempstead. 

Jayne-Marie Barker 
Local writer talks about the new Inspector Allen mystery. 
7.15pm Thursday 14 March at Hitchin Library. 

Jane Austen’s London 
An illustrated talk by Louise Allen. 
7.15pm Tuesday 19 March at Berkhamsted Library. 

No Exit Press Crime evening 
Three crime writers, Leigh Russell, Howard Linskey and Peter Murphy, discuss their writing. 
7.15pm Thursday 21 March at St Albans Library. 

Far from the East End 
Look at ‘Our Oxhey’ website, free refreshments, followed by Iris Simantel talking about her local book. 
6.00 - 7.00pm Our Oxhey, 7.00 - 8.00pm author talk 
Monday 25 March at Oxhey Library 
£2.00 

Espresso, Blind Blake and the amazing world of Jack Reacher 
10.45am Tuesday 26 March at Welwyn Garden City Library. 
Includes coffee tasting 

Catherine Law 
Author of three dramatic and haunting wartime novels. 
7.15pm Tuesday 26 March at Bovingdon Library. 

Be a crime writer 
Robert Richardson explains how. 
7.15pm Tuesday 26 March at Hatfield Library. 
£2.00 

Freya North 
Talking about how she came to be published 
7.15pm Wednesday 27 March at Hoddesdon Library. 

Gordon Griffin 
Meet an award-winning talking book narrator. 
10.45am Thursday 28 March at Kings Langley Library. 

From Ladbroke Grove to Borehamwood 
A talk by local historian Vic Rowntree. 
7.15pm Thursday 4 April at Borehamwood Library. 
£2.00 

John Nichol 
The RAF attack on Nuremberg in March 1944. 
7.15pm Tuesday 16 April at Stevenage Central Library 

Abraham Lincoln 
The Gettysburg Address, 150th anniversary of a memorable speech. 
7.30pm Tuesday 16 April at Berkhamsted Library. 

Call the midwife 
A talk by the husband and daughter of ‘Call the midwife’ author Jennifer Worth. 
10.45am Wednesday 17 April at Radlett Library. 
and 
7.15pm Monday 22 April at Welwyn Garden City. 

Leigh Russell 
Talks about her fifth Geraldine Steel novel. 
7.15pm Wednesday 17 April at Rickmansworth Library. 

Roger Moorhouse 
The author will examine the Battle of Britain from both sides of the campaign. 
7.15pm Wednesday 17 April at Bishop’s Stortford Library. 

Mike Carey 
Acclaimed graphic novelist talks about his latest work. 
7.15pm Tuesday 23 April at North Watford Library. 

Peter Murphy 
Talking about the first in his series set in 60s London. 
7.15pm Wednesday 24 April at Royston Library. 

All tickets £5, Concessions £2.50, unless stated otherwise