Sturminster Newton Literary Festival

Celebrating the writers associated with Sturminster Newton and Wessex writing (Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset). 2026 Festival is 12-21 June.

[Pen & Sword Books @penswordbooks]

#DateForTheDiary An author talk coming up, as part of Sturminster Newton Literary Festival @SturminsterF

🎟️ Winston Churchill- The Making of a Warlord with @TuckerJones1944 ➡️ https://t.co/4ihRNPWEE4

🗓️ Thursday 18th June 2026 @ 7pm

[Sturminster Newton Literary Festival @SturminsterF]

Who knew? This is exactly why you need to come to Sturminster Newton Literary Festival on June 18.
https://t.co/Tp5WGIhLqv

[Anthony Tucker-Jones @TuckerJones1944]

Did you know that Winston Churchill and Charlie Chaplin shared a fascination for Napoleon and wanted to make a Hollywood comedy together! Come and hear all about it next month at the fabulous @SturminsterF

https://t.co/uMGlkN0Fd4

[Sturminster Newton Literary Festival @SturminsterF]

WE can't wait for this talk in Sturminster Newton!

[Frontline Books @Frontline_Books]

#DateForTheDiary An author talk coming up, as part of Sturminster Newton Literary Festival @SturminsterF

🎟️ Winston Churchill- The Making of a Warlord with @TuckerJones1944 ➡️ https://t.co/7GiulCBZhW

🗓️ Thursday 18th June 2026 @ 7pm

[Anthony Tucker-Jones @TuckerJones1944]

Looking forward to it. Come along and get a signed copy of my brand new book. @Frontline_Books @penswordbooks @SturminsterF @ChurchillCentre

[Alan Jones @alanjonesbooks]

Upcoming book festivals in June from the UK\Ireland #bookfestival list. Full list at: https://t.co/zS92JTQXzv
12-14 The Lake District Book Festival
12-14 @clevedonlitfest
12-14 @montylitfest
12-21 @SturminsterF
12-28 @CrossingtheTees
June 14 Well Read at Wasing

[Sturminster Newton Literary Festival @SturminsterF]

The latest news from Sturminster Newton Literary Festival.
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We are delighted that George Butler, war artist, will be coming to Sturminster Newton on 15 June to give a talk about his work in Ukraine and other conflict zones. Tickets are available here: https://t.co/z27rntEalZ

[Sturminster Newton Literary Festival @SturminsterF]

The latest news from Sturminster Newton Literary Festival.
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Anthony Tucker-Jones will be talking about Churchill- the Making of a Warrior at Sturminster Newton Literary Festival on 18 June.
Tickets are available here. https://t.co/Tp5WGIhLqv
@PSHistory @penswordbooks

[Sturminster Newton Literary Festival @SturminsterF]

Our latest newsletter giving details of Sturminster Newton Literary Festival.
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[Sturminster Newton Literary Festival @SturminsterF]

Our 2026 Sturminster Newton Literary Festival Programme is live. Book tickets via Ticketsource here.
https://t.co/617yn5bod7
Lots of great speakers.

[Jo Durrant @jojo_durrant]

@HannahLCornish @shakeuphistory @anniegarthwaite @brionyhudson2 @MsGazelle @stationerscomms @DrCLaoutaris 🎧 Ep 273 of Jo Durrant’s Beautiful Universe podcast is out now:

🤩 @RachaelRow talks about her book ‘A Science Lovers Guide To London’, programming @SturminsterF & Quick Six

🦋 Story of a large butterfly @GrantMuseum

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💻 https://t.co/QL1EOGziip

[Sturminster Newton Literary Festival @SturminsterF]

We are saddened to hear that local author Sophie Kinsella has died. When we started the literary festival in Sturminster Newton, Sophie wished us the very best of luck and was very encouraging. WE have gone from strength to strength. Rest in Peace.
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[Tess Burnett @tessburnett56]

Lovely 4* review. Really interesting that a very minor character caught this reader's imagination. The good news is that I’ve started planning out a sequel to The Hanging Hettie Gale, and now I'll make sure Finbar gets a bit more prominence (and James too!)

[Sturminster Newton Literary Festival @SturminsterF]

@tessburnett56 @jojo_durrant And you were brilliant!

[Sturminster Newton Literary Festival @SturminsterF]

We loved having Tess Burnett and Jo Durrant at Sturminster Newton Literary Festival yesterday. Such a brilliant discussion and a wonderful book.

[Jo Durrant @jojo_durrant]

Enjoyed a lovely first visit to Sturminster Newton to be in conversation with @tessburnett56 at @SturminsterF - a really warm and engaged audience, lovely to talk to Tess and a beautiful place to visit ☺️

[Sturminster Newton Literary Festival @SturminsterF]

This is a remarkable piece of Dorset history. The authors will be at Sturminster Newton Literary Festival on 10th June.
#Shakespeare #Dorset

[Amberley Publishing @amberleybooks]

Saving #WilliamShakespeare from historical oblivion with our remarkable June #BookoftheMonth
The Shakespeare Ladies Club: The Forgotten Women Who Rescued the Bawdy Bard by Christine & Jonathan Hainsworth.
Enjoy an extra 10% off RRP, for this month only.
https://t.co/in8jzKDnKb

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Don't forget to book your Elvis tickets at Sturminster Newton Literary Festival. Sun 8th June.
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Over 2000 reviews- and lit looks like 5 stars too. Come and see Tess at Stuminster Newton Literary Festival on June 11th.

[Tess Burnett @tessburnett56]

The Hanging of Hettie Gale has just topped 2000 reviews in the UK. To say I’m gobsmacked is an understatement. Here’s just one of the most recent ones. It’s such a pleasure to read this, makes all the hard work worthwhile. Thank you!

https://t.co/HnKStTgT1F

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Jo will be interviewing Tess Burnett on 11th June at Sturminster Newton Literary Festival.

[Jo Durrant @jojo_durrant]

📆 My June:

2nd - 5th: @scripthavenltd: @Anna_Mazz @jackiekabler @mk_golding @DrCLaoutaris @Barbaraerskine @MermaidsDrown @AnnaSaund1 @ClaireTedstone

3rd, 7th, 8th: @CheltSciFest

11th: @SturminsterF @tessburnett56

12th: @SouthWarksLF

21st: @NikkiClark86 @museuminthepark