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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.

Francesca Vella

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:

Writing Imaginative Fiction (A masterclass by Jeff VanderMeer)

Date: Thursday 6th November

Time: 7 PM

An Evening with Samantha Harvey

Date: Friday 7th November

Time: 7 PM

How to Work with Professional Editors (A workshop by Ann VanderMeer)

Date: Saturday 8th November

Time: 10:30 AM

Maltese Folktales: From Story to Character Design (A workshop by Matt Stroud)

(Note: This talk & workshop are intended for ages 16+)

Date: Saturday 8th November

Time: 2 PM

An Evening with Jeff VanderMeer

Date: Saturday 8th November

Time: 7 PM

Which of these events are you looking forward to the most?

3rd November 2025


Francesca Vella
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Francesca Vella
Francesca has always felt most at home in a cinema or theatre, particularly if musicals are involved. She loves to read, write, and share about her experiences of both the fictional and the real world.

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