About This Event

Beloved poet and Sunday Times bestselling author Donna Ashworth has become a voice of comfort, hope and connection for millions of readers. Join her as she shares poems and prose from her inspiring new collection, The Art of Being Easily Pleased , celebrating the joy to be found in everyday moments. Through heartfelt readings and personal reflections, Donna explores the power of poetry to help us slow down, notice the beauty around us and reconnect with what truly matters. An uplifting event full of warmth, wisdom and words to treasure. "Donna Ashworth’s words are sunshine for the soul. And this new collection is full of her best work. You feel every word comes from a sincere, authentic place. The power of empathy, right here. She is a treasure" − Matt Haig, bestselling author of The Midnight Library There will be a book signing after this event. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.

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