Join DAC's very first Book Festival!

A book festival with author signings, a professional's table, craft tables, coffee, and more!

Hosted by indie author, Mia Caven who works in the industry, For the Love of Books was created for those who love reading; all genres, all voices, all readers.

This is an inclusive festival, for traditional authors and indie authors. A safe space for readers of all ages in a completely accessible space. Buy books at our stalls or feel free to bring your own.

Don't forget to bring books you want to get rid of; we'll have a book swap available too!

Bring your friends, kids, or book club members, and chill in a comfortable space to read, chat to pros about getting into the industry, drink coffee, get your books signed and do crafts.

Line up

Bianca Gillam
Jack Strange/J S Strange
Jasmine Burke
Rufaro Fath Mazarura
Chloe Seager
Gayathiri Kamalakanthan
Sophie Loxton
Gemma Morr
Emma Rae
Roxy Dunn
Lulu Morris
Celia Silvani
Justin Myers
Amy de la Force
Tessa Bickers
& more to be announced!

Industry professionals

Gray
Sara-Jade Virtue
Claire Gardner
Eleanor Pilcher
Shabwa Bookstore: Fatima Saleh
Vida Adamcsewski

Workshops

Book Swap Table with Fiksy
Creating Bookmarks with Yolanda Chappell

Entry times

10am
Ade L Sardo
Kat Ginbey
Elvie Grace
Sloane Maddern
Tessa Bickers
Laylaa Kahn

11:30 am
Emma Rae
Gemma Morr
Christina Pishiris
Rufaro Faith
Lior Torenberg
Nadia El-Fassi

1pm
Sophie Loxton
Justin Myers
Shahed Ezaydi
Hannah Brohm
Lulu Morris
Bianca Gillam
Ellen Jones
Gayathiri Kamalakanthan (2pm)
Jack Strange
Mia Page / Claire (2 pm)


Early bird sale ends Thursday 11 March 2026
Ticket are £10 (adults) £5 (children) includes entry only. Books will be available to purchase on the day.