Barnet Library Literary Festival – bookmark YOUR free tickets
Ben Aaronovitch and Carnegie Medal-winning Tanya Landman among Jewish writers taking part in second annual event at Finchley Church End Library
Best-selling author Ben Aaronovitch is amongst the Jewish writers featured at Barnet Library’s literary festival this Saturday 13 May and Sunday 14 May.
Taking place at Finchley Church End Library, tickets for the second annual festival are on sale for book-lovers to hear Tanya Landman in conversation with Miriam Halahmy, discussing The Battle of Cable Street and Lightning Strike, and Gemma Reeves & Gemma Seltzer in conversation with Francine Wolfisz discussing their books Victoria Park & Ways of Living.
Details as follows:
Kid Circus
Saturday 13 May from 6.30-8pm
An evening with Ben Aaronovitch discussing his book Amongst our Weapons. Free tickets here.
Sunday 14 May from 9.30-11.30am
A morning with Tanya Landman in conversation with author and poet Miriam Halahmy discussing The Battle of Cable Street and Lightning Strike. Suitable for ages 9+, teenagers & adults. Free tickets here.
Sunday 14 May from 2.30-4pm
An afternoon with Gemma Reeves & Gemma Seltzer in conversation with Francine Wolfisz discussing their books Victoria Park & Ways of Living.
Free tickets here.
Follow #barnetlibrarieslitfest on Twitter and Facebook for more details and booking information.
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