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

There’s more to Mark Stuckey than meets the eye! Best known from BBC’s #TheRepairShop, Mark was also a professional magician for decades. Hear his incredible story behind Bright Spark at #IWLiteraryFestival 📚 11 Oct, 1:30pm | Northwood House

Join whisky writer Ian Buxton for Whiskies Galore at #IOWLitFest on 9 October. Discover the people, places and distinctive drams behind Scotland’s island distilleries, with stories, humour and plenty of whisky along the way!
See www.iwlitfest.com for details.

🦖 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

LitFeast is back to tantalise the tastebuds at the Isle of Wight Literary Festival,with top chefs Miranda Gore Browne, Eric Lanlard and Chris Galvin heading for the LitFeast Kitchen sponsored by HTP Apprenticeship College.
Don't miss out on October 10 at Northwood House, Cowes. iwlitfest.com

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

We’re thrilled to welcome crime-writing legend @anncleeves.bsky.social OBE to the Isle of Wight Literary Festival! Join Ann as she discusses her brand-new Matthew Venn mystery, The Dying Light.
📚 Sat 10 Oct | 10:30am
🎟️ Sponsored by @seabourncruise.bsky.social
#IOWLitFest #AnnCleeves

What stories are written into Britain’s hills? Join Jon Woolcott for The Tattooed Hills and discover the fascinating history behind chalk figures, from white horses to giants!
📅 10 Oct, 4.30pm Northwood House
#IOWLitFest2026 #JonWoolcott #TheTattooedHills #landscape #folklore #Wiltshire #Dorset

We’re delighted to welcome Celia Imrie to the IOW Literary Festival!
Hear the Olivier Award-winning actress and bestselling author talk about her new book, The Elegant Hustler.
🎟️ Tickets are selling fast!
📅 10 Oct | 4.30pm
📍 Cowes Enterprise College
#IsleOfWightLiteraryFestival #CeliaImrie

🧁 Bake Off fans, this one’s for you!
Join Great British Bake Off finalist Miranda Gore Browne at LitFeast for an hour of baking, stories and a little Isle of Wight family history.
📅 10 Oct | 12pm
📍 Northwood House, Cowes
🎟️ Tickets available now!
#IOWLitFest #LitFeast #MirandaGoreBrowne

Royalty in the news? Meet the man behind the lens!
📸 @Hugofoto, the King’s Photographer, joins #IWLitFest and @SeabournCruise this October to explore coronations, portraits & stories from behind the camera. Tickets on sale now!
9 & 11 Oct | Cowes
#HugoBurnand #royalfamily

👑 Afternoon tea with a Royal Butler!
Join Grant Harrold at #IWLitFest for Seabourn’s Ruby Afternoon Tea — royal stories, etiquette tips, sparkling wine and a traditional afternoon tea at the Royal London Yacht Club.
📅 10 Oct | 3pm
🎟️ Limited places!
#royalty #IWLitFest

👑 Afternoon tea with a Royal Butler!
Join Grant Harrold at #IWLitFest for Seabourn’s Ruby Afternoon Tea — royal stories, etiquette tips, sparkling wine and a traditional afternoon tea at the Royal London Yacht Club.
📅 10 Oct | 3pm
🎟️ Limited places!
#royalty #IWLitFest

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

Join legendary broadcaster & award-winning author @clarebalding as she discusses her extraordinary career and debut novel Pastures New.
📍 Cowes Enterprise College
📅 Sat 10 Oct 2026 | 1.30pm
🎟️ Tickets selling fast, book now to avoid disappointment!
#IOWLitFest #ClareBalding

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

Do you have a dad, mum, brother, sister or partner who loves the Beautiful Game? Top football commentator Clive Tyldesley will be joining us at the Isle of Wight Literary Festival on Sunday, October 11th...kick-off, naturally, is at 3pm.
Get your tickets now at www.isleofwightliteraryfestival.com

Join Edward Abel Smith at the 2026 IW Literary Festival 📚
Discover the gripping true story of Churchill’s decision to attack the French fleet at Mers el Kébir — a pivotal and controversial moment of WWII.
📖 A Hateful Decision
🗓️ 9 October 2026
#IWLiteraryFestival #EdwardAbelSmith #WWII #HistoryBooks