Literature Lovers will be heading to Lincoln in May for the City’s sixth annual Book Festival (13th - 17th May).

The festival offers five days of entertainment and over 60 planned events ranging from free workshops to £25 literacy dinners. The festival is bringing an array of talents to Lincoln. The most talked about guest, who was awarded an OBE for his services to journalism, is Frank Gardener. Frank, who is the BBC’s current Security Correspondent, will be talking about his adventures and how he captured them in his latest book.

Paddy Ashdown

Other guests include Lord Paddy Ashdown. He will be talking about what inspired him to write his autobiography - and what could inspire visitors to do the same. The ‘Boy in the Striped Pajamas’ creator John Boyne will be previewing his latest novel. And Poet Benjamin Zephaniah will be reciting his own work plus celebrating Lincolnshire’s literacy link to one of the most famous poetic voices of the 19th Century - Alfred Lord Tennyson.

The festival also sits within the 200th anniversary of the Poet Laureate’s birth who was born and raised in the Lincolnshire Wolds.

Lincoln Cathedral

“The number of events has reached over 60 but we’ve condensed them into five action packed days so people can see more when they come. We want people to get involved in as much as they can during their stay in Lincoln.” said Sara Bullimore, one of the festival’s organisers.

“Last year we had sell out events and this year we’re expecting the same. Venues up and down the City, from Lincoln Cathedral to tucked away pubs, are taking part.

“Whatever you fancy we’ve got it - like informal discussion groups, pub quizzes, poetry readings, book signings and children’s events including Angelina Ballerina and appearances from Maisy Mouse and Where’s Walley.” finished Sara Bullimore.

For more information about Lincoln’s Book Festival can be found at www.lincolnbookfestival.co.uk