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Author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai with reader having their picture taken by another reader. They are holding the author's book and stood in the Merton Arts Space at Wimbledon Library.

Authors and celebrities to attend Wimbledon Bookfest

The Wimbledon BookFest has been delivering on an exciting line up of authors, celebrities, entertainers and more this October. The

Year-9 student wins Young Writers’ Competition at Wimbledon Bookfest

Year-9 student wins Young Writers’ Competition at Wimbledon Bookfest

VIDEO: Wimbledon Bookfest – 2021 Sunrise Festival

South West Londoner went along to Wimbledon Bookfest, a literary festival that attracts thousands of visitors each year. The festival

South west London festival welcomes record-breaking crowds

Wimbledon Bookfest is celebrating its busiest-ever year after more than 15,000 bookworms attended the ten-day literary festival. The event took

‘Oh my God, have you gone completely mad?’ Clare Balding on backwards walking, boat racing and women in sport

National treasure Clare Balding discussed her career and new memoir Walking Home: My Family and Other Rambles at a packed-out

Alexander McCall Smith brings literary love and laughter to opening night of Wimbledon BookFest

Alexander McCall Smith CBE is a literary legend for readers of a certain age, judging by the packed tent at

Bestselling authors come together as Wimbledon BookFest 2013 kicks off

Summary: The festival began in 2007. Image: By Jack Crone With a long and colourful history of talented individuals and

Merton theatre thrives despite arts cuts

Summary: The government insists philanthropy holds the key to a healthy arts scene. Image: By Pete Grant To fund or

NUJ should have played stronger role in deterring phone hacking scandal – Tom Watson MP

Summary: Mr Watson was speaking at a book promotion as part of the ongoing Wimbledon Bookfest. Image: By Lorcan Lovett

What’s On in South West London: 5 October – 11 October

Summary: SWLondoner provides your weekly round-up of what South West London has to offer. Image: By Jemima Owen Don’t fancy

Wimbledon Bookfest co-founder anticipates ‘critical’ 2012 event

Summary: Fiona Razvi believes next year’s event will be crucial in establishing the Wimbledon Bookfest as one of UK’s best

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