The Market Harborough Literacy Festival - Lit Festival and Poetry Party

Lit at Louisas (3.00 - 5.30) at the Market Harborough Literary Festival features a fascinating dip into 18th century life with author of historical fiction, Carolyn Kirby speaking about Cannonballs, corsets and coal: an 18th century story in 8 objects, followed by discussion of her new novel Ravenglass with Jules Mitchell.Following this is Murder by Design, a Crime Fiction Panel with authors Simon Mason, Louise Jensen and E.C.

Bateman in chatting with local author Diana Bretherick about What Makes a Good Crime Novel.

There will be an opportunity to buy all of the authors work from Waterstones book stall and get them signed too.The panel is followed by a celebration of all things poetry and a joyous conclusion to our first, but not last, Market Harborough Literary Festival.

An opportunity to hear the works of our featured award-winning poets Charles Lauder Jr., D.A.

Prince, Tim Relf, Jayne Stanton and Pam Thompson, hosted by Kia Matanky-Becker from Queer Noise.Enjoy music from singers/songwriters Bethia Mitchell and Fred Turtle and a chance to join our Poetry Open Mic Session, kicked off by Market Harborough Poet Laureate Mike Chanter.