For any book lover, the constantly growing “to be read” pile is an eternal problem. So much to read, only so many hours in the day. Hay Festival, the biggest festival on the literary calendar, presents a similar conundrum for readers. With over 600 events across 11 days, it can be impossible to know what to see – and tricky to ensure you’re not missing out on the many expertly curated, “only at Hay” discussions.
With that in mind, we’ve taken a closer look at Hay’s programme with our trusty Sherlock Holmes-style magnifying glass to uncover the hidden gems of the festival programme. Below we share the up-and-coming voices to see before they dominate the bestseller lists, and some of the fascinating, eclectic panels you might not have seen at first glance.
