Wilson and Bragg to speak at Weekend Oxford Lit Festival

Jacqueline Wilson and Melvyn Bragg are among the names to speak at this year's FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the literary event and will bring together an array of speakers including authors David Baddiel, Liz Pichon, Prince Asfa-Wossen Asserate and Tracy Chevalier. The festival will feature talks and Q&A sessions with speakers ranging from authors, historians, musicians, politicians and public figures, and visitors will also be able to attend guided literary walks, lunches and dinner parties with speakers. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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