Two days to go! Malta’s Book Festival gears up for its 46th year of nourishing the love for books
The festival will take place between the 5th and 9th of November.
The Malta Book Festival annually brings thousands of book lovers, old and young, to the MFCC at Ta’ Qali, revelling in stalls, talks and activities that celebrate literature in all its forms.
Commemorating its 46th edition this year, the festival will run between the 5th and 9th of November with the theme of ‘Writing Anew’ or ‘Nikteb mill-ġdid’ in Maltese - speaking to the essence of literature as a transformative force. Joined by world-renowned authors Samantha Harvery and Jeff VanderMeer, several guests both local and international have been invited to share their expertise on writing, publishing and more!
There will also be 40 stands of exhibitors, including publishers and booksellers as well as NGOs and international entities based in Malta, coming together to provide books for sale and activities for all attendees exploring the area.
Whether it’s a talk, workshop or stall, everyone’s sure to find something thrilling to enjoy in the rich programme of events, all of which are entirely free, although many require online registration. Here’s a list of some of the highlights:
Date: Thursday 6th November
Time: 7 PM
Date: Friday 7th November
Time: 7 PM
Date: Saturday 8th November
Time: 10:30 AM
(Note: This talk & workshop are intended for ages 16+)
Date: Saturday 8th November
Time: 2 PM
Date: Saturday 8th November
Time: 7 PM
Which of these events are you looking forward to the most?