The Big Read Book Club
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You're officially invited to our exclusive 2026 Big Read book group! Fresh from winning the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction, join Virginia Evans as you delve deeper into The Correspondent, a witty, moving and deeply human novel about loneliness, connection and the power of reaching out. Explore the world of letters, secrets and unexpected friendships in this perfect shared read. Warning - potential spoilers abound! Chaired by The Times' fashion director, Anna Murphy . Ticket includes a glass of fizz or soft drink. 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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The Big Read Book Club takes place on Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 14:00.
The Big Read Book Club is held at The Queens Hotel in Cheltenham (The Queens Hotel, The Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1NN, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
Tickets for The Big Read Book Club are priced at £23. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
Tickets for The Big Read Book Club can be booked via cheltenhamfestivals.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
About This Event
You're officially invited to our exclusive 2026 Big Read book group! Fresh from winning the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction, join Virginia Evans as you delve deeper into The Correspondent, a witty, moving and deeply human novel about loneliness, connection and the power of reaching out. Explore the world of letters, secrets and unexpected friendships in this perfect shared read. Warning - potential spoilers abound! Chaired by The Times' fashion director, Anna Murphy . Ticket includes a glass of fizz or soft drink. 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.
📍 Venue
The Queens HotelThe Queens Hotel, The Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1NN, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is The Big Read Book Club?
The Big Read Book Club takes place on Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 14:00.
Where is The Big Read Book Club taking place?
The Big Read Book Club is held at The Queens Hotel in Cheltenham (The Queens Hotel, The Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1NN, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
How much are tickets for The Big Read Book Club?
Tickets for The Big Read Book Club are priced at £23. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
How do I get tickets for The Big Read Book Club?
Tickets for The Big Read Book Club can be booked via cheltenhamfestivals.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Price
£23
Date
Until Sunday, 11 October 2026
Time
Venue
The Queens Hotel, The Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1NN, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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