Literature

The book is out now!

Powys garden centre releases first Christmas children's book

Eurwyn Pierce Jones speaking at Welshpool's Bookfest.

Eurwyn Pierce Jones speaking at Welshpool's Bookfest.

Festival organised by Welshpool book shop draws several Powys authors

Hardy's Bookstore in Welshpool.

Hardy's Bookstore in Welshpool.

Powys town to become a mecca for reading fans at September book festival

Danny Beeson is realising his debut novel

Danny Beeson is realising his debut novel

Abermule writer set to launch debut fantasy novel this month

Mykel du Cann is the author of the book

Mykel du Cann is the author of the book

'Fly the fly finds a friend' - new kids' book released by Powys writer

The new generation of readers were fully immersed this bank holiday weekend.

The new generation of readers were fully immersed this bank holiday weekend.

Book lovers of all ages soak up the atmosphere at Powys literary festival

River Wood James Roberts

River Wood James Roberts

New shop dedicated to the wild set to open in Powys

Charlotte Church and Nish Kumar pull out of Hay festival over controversial sponsor

Charlotte Church and Nish Kumar pull out of Hay festival over controversial sponsor

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Big names boycott Hay Festival over sponsor's 'Israeli settlement' links

Lluest Horse and Pony Trust was founded in 1985 by Ginny Hajdukiewicz who sadly died 10 years later aged 38.

Lluest Horse and Pony Trust was founded in 1985 by Ginny Hajdukiewicz who sadly died 10 years later aged 38.

Powys author releases book about the horse charity she helped launch

Alan Heeks in his local organic garden at Hayfield, Hay-on-Wye.

Alan Heeks in his local organic garden at Hayfield, Hay-on-Wye.

Powys bathroom salesman turned organic farmer has now also become an author

Headline names include Gary Lineker, Theresa May, Bonnie Tyler, James Blunt, James O'Brien and many more. Pics courtesy of Christopher Bone (Hay Festival).

Headline names include Gary Lineker, Theresa May, Bonnie Tyler, James Blunt, James O'Brien and many more. Pics courtesy of Christopher Bone (Hay Festival).

Gary Lineker, Theresa May and Dame Judi Dench to headline Hay Festival

Children across Powys have been enjoying World Book Day.

Children across Powys have been enjoying World Book Day.

In pictures: Children from across Powys celebrate World Book Day

TV presenter Iolo Williams, who lives near Newtown, has praised the book as a

TV presenter Iolo Williams, who lives near Newtown, has praised the book as a

BBC Springwatch presenter Iolo Williams praises 'real gem' Newtown history book

Kim Gravell with a copy of her book To Pay For The Crossing which was published last year.

Kim Gravell with a copy of her book To Pay For The Crossing which was published last year.

Powys author's book hailed by Coronation Street star Sally Lindsay

Harry Young celebrating the publication of his second book while enjoying a trip to see his son in Australia.

Harry Young celebrating the publication of his second book while enjoying a trip to see his son in Australia.

Retired Powys teacher and lecturer celebrates publication of second book

The book about John Ellis Jones (inset) will launch on November 4.

The book about John Ellis Jones (inset) will launch on November 4.

Book launch on November 4 that takes reader back to Llanfyllin's golden summer

Sian Collins will be talking about her thriller, ‘Tiding’, at North Books in Hay-on-Wye later this month.

Sian Collins will be talking about her thriller, ‘Tiding’, at North Books in Hay-on-Wye later this month.

Powys book shop to host talk with Welsh author about her latest murder mystery

Sian Healey presents the 'Dan Y Bont' books to pupils at Llanelwedd Church in Wales Primary School, and headteacher Adam Shearman.

Sian Healey presents the 'Dan Y Bont' books to pupils at Llanelwedd Church in Wales Primary School, and headteacher Adam Shearman.

Publishers backing Powys young farmers with series tackling rural mental health

Eisteddfod chairman Hywel Davies presents Charcroft Electronics’ Paul Newman with the first copy of the Llanwrtyd Eisteddfod book.

Eisteddfod chairman Hywel Davies presents Charcroft Electronics’ Paul Newman with the first copy of the Llanwrtyd Eisteddfod book.

Llanwrtyd Wells

Book published to mark Powys eisteddfod's 70th anniversary

Now in its 22nd year, it is the first 2024 UK festival to have sold out in record time.

Now in its 22nd year, it is the first 2024 UK festival to have sold out in record time.

Bannau Brycheiniog

Tickets to popular Powys music festival sell out in a little over two hours

The Llandrindod Children’s Eisteddfod will be held on Saturday, October 14.

The Llandrindod Children’s Eisteddfod will be held on Saturday, October 14.

Children’s Eisteddfod committee announce date for 2023 event

Joseph Coelho paid a visit to Knighton Library earlier this month

Joseph Coelho paid a visit to Knighton Library earlier this month

Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho pays a visit to Powys library

Bryan Archer, who lives in Carno, will share fishing tales at an event celebrating his book The Meditative Fisherman’ hosted by The Great Oak Bookshop in Llanidloes.

Bryan Archer, who lives in Carno, will share fishing tales at an event celebrating his book The Meditative Fisherman’ hosted by The Great Oak Bookshop in Llanidloes.

Powys angler and author to visit Llanidloes shop for book signing on Saturday

Llanmerewig Church.

Llanmerewig Church.

Tale of roving rector of 17th century Powys village to be brought to life

Bryan Archer with his debut book The Meditative Fisherman

Bryan Archer with his debut book The Meditative Fisherman

Local author and fisherman's debut book is a 'love letter to rivers'

Award-winning Sarajevo-born piano star Ivana Gavrić will be a highlight of the festival

Award-winning Sarajevo-born piano star Ivana Gavrić will be a highlight of the festival

Powys festival named in The Times' top 50 of 2023 begins this week

Fantasy fiction author Rachel Grosvenor

Fantasy fiction author Rachel Grosvenor

Mid Wales author to sign copies of debut novel at Powys bookshop

Gerald Dickens will be bringing his one man show back to Llandrindod Wells

Gerald Dickens will be bringing his one man show back to Llandrindod Wells

Charles Dickens' descendant thrilled to be performing at Powys event

Kim Gravell with her new book, To Pay For The Crossing

Kim Gravell with her new book, To Pay For The Crossing

Powys town inspires award-winning author for long-awaited new novel

Ian Marchant's new book, One Fine Day: A Journey through English Time, is a time-travelling, genealogical adventure, told via the centuries old diaries of his seven-times great great-grandfather, Thom Marchant

Ian Marchant's new book, One Fine Day: A Journey through English Time, is a time-travelling, genealogical adventure, told via the centuries old diaries of his seven-times great great-grandfather, Thom Marchant

Powys writer and Radio 4 regular to share latest work this weekend

Tessa Gearing with her debut picture book 'There's an Alien in my Lunchbox'

Tessa Gearing with her debut picture book 'There's an Alien in my Lunchbox'

Powys author to launch book at Llandrindod Wells bookstore

Myfanwy Alexander with her novel Coblyn o Sioe which follows a bizarre case lead by Montgomeryshire Inspector Daf Dafis at the Royal Welsh Show

Myfanwy Alexander with her novel Coblyn o Sioe which follows a bizarre case lead by Montgomeryshire Inspector Daf Dafis at the Royal Welsh Show

Body parts found at the Royal Welsh Show in Powys author's new detective novel

Jan Brown with her new book.

Jan Brown with her new book.

How Gregynog Hall inspired a former teacher for her new novel

A G Rivett at a book reading of his latest novel The Seaborne

A G Rivett at a book reading of his latest novel The Seaborne

Former doctor turned author to give talk on new novel at Llanidloes bookshop

Powys Greenpeace activist hopes book “sounds the alarm” as climate crisis worsens

Gregynog Hall, near Tregynon

Gregynog Hall, near Tregynon

Cultural attractions

Mid Wales 'treasure' on display to mark 100 years of Gregynog Press

Kathy Biggs (l) at a special launch of her debut novel, The Luck, in Llanwrtyd last year

Kathy Biggs (l) at a special launch of her debut novel, The Luck, in Llanwrtyd last year

Powys author publishes second novel after picking up a pen following redundancy

Nigel Owens with Montgomery Town Crier Susie Blower

Nigel Owens with Montgomery Town Crier Susie Blower

Packed-out venue hears from rugby legend Nigel Owens at Powys lit fest

Welshpool's Church House.

Welshpool's Church House.

Poetry festival set to entertain as Powys town prepares to host wordsmiths

Superstar Dua Lipa recorded a live version of her podcast at this year's Hay Literary Festival

Superstar Dua Lipa recorded a live version of her podcast at this year's Hay Literary Festival

Singing superstar Dua Lipa hosts live recording of her podcast in Powys

Philip Nanney Williams with the bronze bust of Arnold Bennett and his book.

Philip Nanney Williams with the bronze bust of Arnold Bennett and his book.

Former headteacher from Welshpool wins top international literary award

Tegwen Bruce-Deans, from Llandrindod Wells, won the Urdd Eisteddfod 2023 chair

Tegwen Bruce-Deans, from Llandrindod Wells, won the Urdd Eisteddfod 2023 chair

Powys poet Tegwen wins prestigious chair at Urdd Eisteddfod 2023

Harry Young's debut book 'Valley Boy' was published in April

Harry Young's debut book 'Valley Boy' was published in April

Powys teacher-turned-painter releases his debut book

Storyteller Milly Jackdaw

Storyteller Milly Jackdaw

Chance to meet famous characters with special event to celebrate Earth Day

Letter: How can Welshpool Council sponsor a poetry library after axing public one?

Letter: How can Welshpool Council sponsor a poetry library after axing public one?

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Letter: How can Welshpool Council sponsor a poetry library after axing public one?

Organisers reveal first details as Powys town looks ahead to literature festival

Organisers reveal first details as Powys town looks ahead to literature festival

Organisers reveal first details as Powys town looks ahead to literature festival

An almanac with a greetings inscription from celebrated socialist, educationalist and workplace reformer Robert Owen to his friend Mary Allsop has gone on display in Newtown.

An almanac with a greetings inscription from celebrated socialist, educationalist and workplace reformer Robert Owen to his friend Mary Allsop has gone on display in Newtown.

Rare Robert Owen book goes on display in Newtown for the first time

General Manager of the Royal Oak, Laura Hindle, with a copy of the book

General Manager of the Royal Oak, Laura Hindle, with a copy of the book

Powys hotel included in book charting epic walking trail across the UK

Newtown's St Mary's Catholic Primary School pupils with the legendary Mr Urdd.

Newtown's St Mary's Catholic Primary School pupils with the legendary Mr Urdd.

Here's why Machynlleth will no longer host Urdd Eisteddfod 2024

Sian Bennetts shared this picture of Fflur and Saffir from Rhayader as Mary Poppins and a school girl from Harry Potter.

Sian Bennetts shared this picture of Fflur and Saffir from Rhayader as Mary Poppins and a school girl from Harry Potter.

In pictures: Powys children dress up as their favourite literary characters

Bishop's Castle Arts Festival is back with more than 50 events

Bishop's Castle Arts Festival is back with more than 50 events

Powys border arts festival returns with more than 50 events

Books by Roald Dahl have been rewritten to cater for the sensitivities of modern audiences

Books by Roald Dahl have been rewritten to cater for the sensitivities of modern audiences

Rishi Sunak condemns editing Roald Dahl's books to remove 'offensive' language

Machynlleth town square.

Machynlleth town square.

Line-up for Machynlleth Literary Festival 2023 is revealed

Mari Lovegreen (inset) and the Cann Office in Llangadfan.

Mari Lovegreen (inset) and the Cann Office in Llangadfan.

Love is in the air as Powys TV presenter launches new book of poems