Garden Gurudom Alan Titchmarsh and Quiz Master Richard Osman to Headline Chatsworth's Queen's Reading Room Festival This Year
The Queen's Reading Room Festival will be gracing the historic grounds of Chatsworth House this September, marking a significant milestone in celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday. The two-day event, held on the 19th and 20th, promises a literary extravaganza featuring a distinguished array of authors, including Dame Jilly Cooper, Helen Fielding, and Alan Titchmarsh.
Notably, the festival will host talks, book signings, and panel discussions by these esteemed writers. Jojo Moyes, author of 'Me Before You', and Julia Quinn, creator of the 'Bridgerton' series, will delve into the process of writing stories imbued with love and hope. Also, Richard Osman, the 'Thursday Murder Club' author, and Natasha Brown, the celebrated author of 'Assembly', are set to participate.
Additionally, the festival will feature a pop-up exhibition of Austen-related artifacts, curated by Jane Austen's House. Visitors can also enjoy open-air screenings of 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Sense and Sensibility' in the Chatsworth garden.
Chatsworth House, a splendid stately home passed down through the Devonshire family for generations, will serve as the ideal setting for this literary event. In line with the festival's commitment to fostering literary culture, there will be a dedicated book drop-off point, where visitors can donate books to local charities and reading initiatives that promote books and reading for wellbeing.
Tickets for the festival, including a Festival Pass offering access to various entertainments, are now available. Separate tickets are required for cinema screenings and afternoon teas. However, talk tickets have already been sold out. Prepare to immerse yourself in the world of literature this September at Chatsworth House.
- The festival, featuring authors from various genres such as Dame Jilly Cooper, Helen Fielding, and Alan Titchmarsh, will include discussions on pop-culture topics, including love and hope in stories like those found in 'Me Before You' and 'Bridgerton'.
- In addition to literature, attendees can explore home-and-garden artifacts at a pop-up exhibition curated by Jane Austen's House, and enjoy open-air screenings of classical films like 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Sense and Sensibility' in the Chatsworth garden.
- Beyond the literary aspects, the festival promotes wellbeing by providing a dedicated book drop-off point for visitors to donate books to local charities and reading initiatives focused on improving lifestyle through reading.
