For 20 days of wordy events, featuring big names from Hillary Clinton to Tom Hanks and Philip Pullman, this year's London Literature Festival at the Southbank Centre, is set to be bigger than ever. Opening with the 50th birthday of Poetry International, it sets out to explore how literature can remind us of our shared humanity.
Budding writers can take part in Q&A sessions with big name authors as they offer tips and advice on succeeding in the literary world. There’s something here to appeal to all ages and tastes, with live poetry readings and short plays mixed in with talks and workshops from the likes of ‘His Dark Materials’ author Philip Pullman, acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz and the Man Booker Prize nominees.
On the final day of the festival, Tom Hanks will read his first collection of short stories, entitled Uncommon Type, each themed around his passion for typewriters. Hanks is said to own more than 100 classic typewriters!
In keeping with the theme of books, we took a look around Alfies and discovered lots of desirable items for the bookworm..
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| 1950s wood and glass bedside book holder, available from Diplomat Treasures International |
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| Classic vintage books available from Dream Retro |
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| 1970s metal and turquoise bookmark, available from Gloria Sinclair |
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| Victorian storage chest or book storage/display, available from Hongman Yang |
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| Edwardian rotating book holder, available from Gloria Sinclair |
London Literature Festival takes place at the Southbank Centre from 13 October to 1 November.
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