Listening to an interview with author Joanne Harris on Sunday we were wondering if the marquee would withstand the wind! A little distracting.
My favurite talk was with Denise Mina, author of Three Fires and many crme fiction titles. She is a good speaker, confident and funny and I may read this recent book about Savonarola. I liked the links she made with present day politics.
We sang with Julia Hollander who talked about her book Why We Sing.
The fireworks and drinks party were fun and very well attended. It is the 25th festival and has a very full 10 day programme. See here.
I can recommend the cakes in ReadingLasses a bookshop cum cafe with a cosy atmosphere.