For lovers of good books and creative expression
Welcome to the Sherborne Literary Society website. We hope you enjoy your visit. You can now access all Society and Event information in one place, as well as purchase/renew your Membership and read the latest Book Reviews.
OUR NEXT EVENT
Libby Page will be talking about her latest book, The Lifeline, at The Eastbury Hotel, Long St, Sherborne
21st May, 2.30pm for 3pm.
Tickets £10 for members and £12 for non members, available soon from Winstone’s or the Sherborne Literary Society website.
The life-affirming sequel to Page's bestselling The Lido, The Lifelinefinds Kate - now newly a mother - bonding with a mental health nurse at the local swimming hall.
NOW OVER!
DATES FOR NEXT YEAR ARE 11th to 13th APRIL 2025
SHERBORNE
TRAVEL WRITING FESTIVAL
5th - 7th April
Curated by Rory MacLean
Venture from Bodmin to Beijing, the Amazon to the Arctic and across the ages from Caesar’s Gaul to today’s shipping forecast with the UK’s leading travel writers and photographers
Join Benedict Allen, Hilary Bradt, Katie Carr, Nick Danziger,
Tim Hannigan, Brian Jackman, Don McCullin, Caroline Mills,
Bijam Omrani, Tom Parfitt, Davina Quinlivan, Monisha Rajesh,
Kassia St Clair, Noo Saro-Wiwa and Rory MacLean to be transported across the world.
Sherborne Literary Society exists to:
Raise the profile of reading
Provide a forum for the local area's aspiring writers and give access to established ones.
Raise the profile of writing
Create an interest in books among young audiences and continue to inspire older ones.
Meet and share new ideas
Bring together national and local authors to discuss their writing and share inspiration.
Encourage creative expression
Demonstrate the fun and creativity associated with the written word in all forms.