Dr David Nott: stories of courage and compassion
One of the most popular events at this year’s BridLit is on Friday 8 November at the Electric Palace at [...]
We Need To Talk About Putin
Tickets for Mark Galeotti’s talk, We Need to Talk About Putin, on Thursday 7 November have sold so well that, [...]
Henry Blofeld’s favourite anecdotes
Sports fans will be delighted to welcome legendary cricket broadcaster Henry Blofeld to BridLit at the Electric Palace on Tuesday [...]
Lanny by Max Porter, an extraordinary novel best read in splendid isolation
I’m on the Isles of Scilly with friends, the weather’s been glorious and there’s been lots of walking, paddling in [...]
David Nicholls, the versatile writer behind the 2015 Far From The Madding Crowd
I’ve just finished Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls and I am absolutely bereft. Its such a lovely, lovely book. Nicholls [...]
The enduring legacy of Reynolds Stone
The fascinating story of Reynolds Stone, one of the most distinguished wood engravers of the 20th century, comes to life [...]
Olivia Glazebrook: gleaming moments of dark humour and droll dialogue
The BridLit team is looking forward to welcoming journalist, screenwriter, film and book critic Olivia Glazebrook to this year’s festival. [...]
A menacing story of a family whose worst sins come back to bite them
Sadie Jones is winning high praise for her novel, The Snakes, which she’ll be talking about at The Literary and [...]
Epic Continent: Adventures in the Great Story of Europe
I’ve long been fascinated by epic poems like The Iliad and The Odyssey, Such wonderful tales passed down from generation [...]
How Boris Johnson’s classical heroes have influenced the man he’s become
Historian Tom Holland’s interview on the Today programme made for interesting listening. Is our Prime Minister really moulding himself on [...]