TICKETS are now on sale for the Isle of Wight Literary Festival, which will be celebrating its 10th anniversary.

More than 45 sessions are available to book via the website, with a few more surprises to come.

Based at Northwood House in Cowes, the festival offers a broad programme covering history, politics, crime mysteries, royalty, fiction, psychology and science, from acclaimed authors — experts in their field.

Lynda LaPlante – the bestselling crime writer who changed the face of television with her mould-breaking female character DCI Jane Tennison, the main character in the iconic and award winning Prime Suspect TV series - will be in conversation on Thursday at 6pm.

Rory Cellan-Jones – technology writer and broadcaster - shares the most important story of our times – the dramatic impact of hyperconnectivity, the smartphone and social media on everything from our democracy to our employment and our health. 

On Saturday morning Anglo-French writer Joanne Harris, will talk to the festival’s vice patron Alan Titchmarsh about her latest book, A Narrow Door. The novel is the third in the Malbry trilogy. Harris is best known for her 1999 novel Chocolat, which sold over a million copies in the UK and was adapted for screen, starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp.

The festival runs from October 6 to 9, and opens at 2pm with Jeremy Bowen, the BBC’s international editor, providing his insights on the modern Middle East. 

A list of more than 45 confirmed speakers can be found at www.isleofwightliteraryfestival.com/2022

Tickets can be purchased online.

“After two years of a ‘digital’ festival because of Covid, we are so pleased to be welcoming our loyal audiences back to Northwood House, to enjoy another rich and varied programme," said festival chair, Maggie Ankers.

"Red Funnel’s continued support has once again helped us create an affordable event with something for everyone.”

You can stay in touch with the festival by visiting www.isleofwightliteraryfestival.com, where you can sign up to the festival newsletter.