Bookshops, bakeries, and a little bit of magic—stories to curl up with, warm in hand and heart.

In Amy Coombe’s Stay for a Spell, Princess Tanadelle finds herself cursed into a run-down bookshop until she discovers her heart’s true desire. Far from desperate to escape, she embraces a quieter life among the shelves—alongside an irritatingly charming pirate—beginning to imagine a future that may not include the princes sent to rescue her.

In Chiara Bullen’s The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance, scholar Ainsworth Gladsly arrives at a remote inn determined to document heroic quests. But no one seems to actually climb the legendary mountain. As he grows closer to the inn’s inhabitants, his curiosity deepens into something riskier—because uncovering the truth may mean pushing others toward danger.

In Lucy Jane Wood’s Uncharmed, Annie Wildwood’s perfectly curated life begins to unravel when she’s tasked with mentoring a teenage witch with unpredictable powers. As chaos seeps into her carefully controlled world, Annie must learn to let go of perfection and embrace connection, magic, and the messiness of who she truly is.

About the event

Running time: 55 minutes

Venue: Theatre

Price: £11/£9 concession - In Person - or £6 Live Stream - (plus 50p booking fee)

This event takes place in person and is broadcast via live stream.

A recording of this event will be available to catch-up on our YouTube until Sunday 12th July 2026. Ticket holders and weekend pass owners will receive the catch-up link automatically after the festival. Please keep an eye on your SPAM.

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