A week-long literary celebration kicked off in Wimbledon this weekend.
The launch of Wimbledon Bookfest took place on Saturday, when Michael Morpurgo discussed his new book Butterfly Lion with actress and wildlife campaigner Virginia McKenna.
The opening day also featured music and poetry events, as well as an appearance by crime writer Lynda La Plante. Dozens of literary events have already taken place across Wimbledon this week, with more to come before the end of the festival on Sunday.
Highlights this weekend include a big tent by the war memorial on Wimbledon Common which will host Salman Rushdie and the festival’s first comedy night - as well as the common’s own Wombles. Novellist Joseph O’Connor, author of Star of the Sea, will appear on Saturday.
For more information visit wimbledonbookfest.org.
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