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Queen’s Park Book Festival coming this month

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August 8, 2025
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Queen’s Park Book Festival coming this month

The Queen’s Park Book Festival is set to charm London book lovers once again on 30–31 August 2025. Nestled in green surroundings, this community-rooted literary weekend blends big-name authors, local voices, creative conversations, and even culinary delights, all in a warm, festival-style atmosphere.

From Zadie Smith’s children’s event to Hanif Kureishi’s moving memoir reading, and Yotam Ottolenghi’s cooking chat, there’s something for every literary palate. Best of all, the Community Tent offers a welcoming space for under-represented writers to shine, entirely free of charge. Don’t miss this enchanting literary gathering with heart.

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The Queen’s Park Book Festival returns to beautiful Queen’s Park, easily accessible via Queen’s Park (and Brondesbury Park) stations. Look out for a rich programme of literary events featuring around 80 authors across approximately 30 sessions spans both paid and free talks, panels, comedy, and culinary discussions.

Featured Highlights include:

Naga Munchetty discusses her book It’s Probably Nothing, exploring women’s health issues.
Zadie Smith & Nick Laird present WEIRDO GOES WILD in a children-friendly session.
Hanif Kureishi offers a rare public appearance to talk about his memoir Shattered, chronicling life following paralysis.
Alan Hollinghurst speaks on Our Evenings, a reflection on modern life in England.
Lyse Doucet shares insights on The Finest Hotel in Kabul.
A standout culinary panel: Thomasina Miers, Ben Lippett, and Yotam Ottolenghi in conversation about their recipe-driven books, blending storytelling with cooking.

The festival’s Community Tent hosts entirely free events, celebrating local writers and emerging voices. Offerings include readings by local poets, panels on AI and creativity, and discussions exploring identity and heritage.

A community-driven festival produced by the charity NW6 ARTS, the event thrives on volunteer support and local engagement. It’s known as a “vibrant celebration of literary arts,” likened more to a “village fete” than a formal literary conference.

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