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The 'small book festival with a big heart' returns to King's Lynn this October

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24.09.2026

The festival, which takes place from October 2-4, has been bringing readers and writers together for more than four decades.

This year marks a new chapter following its rebrand from King's Lynn Literature Festival.

Sherie Naidoo, chairman and festival director of the King’s Lynn Book Festival (Image: Nick Thursfield)

"We changed the branding because we wanted to be more accessible to people who read for pleasure but feel that perhaps they don't read 'literature'," said chairman and festival director Sherie Naidoo.

Sherie describes the event as "the small festival with a big heart".

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While many literary festivals spread events across multiple venues and overlapping schedules, King's Lynn takes a different approach.

Every ticket holder can attend every session, creating a shared programme and a sense of community across the weekend.

"Everyone who comes to the King's Lynn Book Festival can attend every event, you don't have to choose, so there is a great feeling of........

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