From fascinating conversations to inspiring authors, Day 1 was full of moments celebrating books, stories and ideas.
Here are some of the highlights.
And with Day 2 already well underway, there’s plenty to come!
Check website for tickets.
#IWLitFest #IsleOfWight #LiteraryFestival

Young wood pigeon (Squab) splashing in the fountain! Great fun! #woodpigeon #squab #🪶 #mygarden #isleofwight

🦖 130 million years of history beneath our feet! Join palaeontologist & author Megan Jacobs on 9 October at the #IOWLitFest to discover the Isle of Wight’s extraordinary fossils, dinosaurs and ancient landscapes – and why the Island is so important to palaeontology.
#IsleOfWight

What happens when a journalist realises she got Putin wrong?

Join award-winning journalist Jill Dougherty at #IWLitFest to hear about Russia, Putin, war and her gripping memoir My Russia.

Sponsored by @seabourncruise.bsky.social

Northwood House | 9 Oct | 2pm
#IsleOfWight

Amanda Barrie is coming to #IWLitFest!
From Carry On Cleo & Coronation Street to her remarkable personal story, Amanda joins her wife, novelist Hilary Bonner, for a fascinating conversation. Get your tickets now!
📍 Cowes
📅 10 Oct 2026 | ⏰ 12 noon
#IsleOfWight #amandabarrie

Robert Winder joins us at this year’s IW Literary Festival!
Author, journalist and former Literary Editor of The Independent, Robert promises a fascinating hour of stories and conversation. Tickets via our website.
📅 Thurs 8 Oct | 1.30pm

Northwood House
#IOWLF #IsleOfWight

We have signed another contract this week - this time for the THIRD DI Lara Arden novel by Rob Gittins. This will also publish this November so WATCH THIS SPACE! #crimeseries #isleofwight