Books in the Park

Keep your fingers crossed for good weather. This wholesome-sounding book festival is back for its second year, foregoing the venues where literature events are usually held and putting on a big ol’ book bash in the park instead. ‘Books in the Park’ will fill Lewisham’s beautiful Beckenham Place Park with author talks, guided walks, writing workshops and an interactive children’s programme. Authors appearing this year include Jules Acton, Helen Bowell, Kaliane Bradley, Chloe Dalton, Anita Goveas, Janice Hallett, Annie Lyons and Ned Parlmer. There’s a range of free and ticketed events, head to the website for full programme information.