The 2009 Festival will run from 15 - 24 October. Authors are already being announced via the Festival website and you can get up-to-the-minute news via our Facebook and Twitter pages as the Programme is confirmed.

The Oxfam Bookfest is bringing Simon Singh to Guildford next Monday, 6th July - read on for more details!

The 2009 Festival 15 - 24 October Visit the Festival website for the latest news on authors confirmed to appear at this year's Festival. Amongst the authors already confirmed are Joanne Harris (pictured), Frank Gardner, James Martin, Kathy Lette, Virginia McKenna and Adele Parks. Readers' Day this year will take place on 17th October and will once again be hosted by Guy Pringle (pictured) and participating authors include Chris Cleave, Marika Cobbold and Iain Pears.