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SUMMARY:Author Event | Helena Attlee
LOCATION:Stoke Minster
DESCRIPTION:Join Helena in opening the Stoke Book Festival\, when she will 
 transport us to the slopes of Mount Etna\, Europe’s biggest volcano. Hel
 ena's love of Italy has always inspired her writing\, and her latest book
 \, The Fire in the Mountain: Sicily\, Etna\, and Her People\, was publishe
 d in April this year. In it she tells us about her experience of living in
  a village on the slopes of Etna\, describes fascinating people and auster
 e landscapes\, and considers what it means to make your home in the shadow
  of one of the world’s most active volcanos. About the Author Helena Att
 lee is a bestselling non-fiction author. The Fire in The Mountain\, Sicily
 \, Etna and Her People was published in April 2026\, and broadcast as BBC 
 Radio 4’s ‘Book of the Week’ in August. Lev’s Violin\, An Italian 
 Adventure \, published 2022\, was also ‘Book of the Week’. The Land Wh
 ere Lemons Grow came out in 2014. It was a Sunday Times bestseller\, was s
 hortlisted for the Stanford Dolman travel writing prize\, won the Guild of
  Food Writers’ Book of the Year\, and was also broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
  What to Expect 60-minute author conversation Audience Q&A Book signing wi
 ll be available afterwards Books available to purchase Suitable for ages 1
 4+ About the Venue Wheelchair Access : The main ground floor is fully acce
 ssible via ramps. Note that specific historical areas like the Peace Chape
 l and belfry require using stairs. Toilets : An accessible toilet and gene
 ral toilets are available onsite. Parking : A car park is located directly
  opposite the building on Kingsway (ST4 1JB). Additional Support: Assistan
 ce dogs are welcome. Public transport links : The bus stop on Glebe Street
  is served by Routes 24 (D&G)\, 23 & 40A (First Potteries). The nearest Ra
 ilway Station is Stoke-on-Trent Railway\, a 7-minute walk. Arrival time : 
 Doors open 30 minutes before the event About Stoke Book Festival Join us f
 or a week of inspiring author talks\, creative workshops\, performances an
 d community events\, bringing readers and writers together from across Sto
 ke-on-Trent and beyond. Stoke-on-Trent is a city built on creativity\, cra
 ftsmanship and community. This October\, we’re bringing those qualities 
 together for the Stoke Book Festival. We break down barriers to participat
 ion\, champion books\, inspire creativity and create opportunities for res
 idents and visitors to connect with literature\, learning and culture. By 
 bringing together national and local talent\, schools\, libraries\, busine
 sses and communities\, our goal is to improve engagement with reading and 
 support youth literacy development in Stoke-on-Trent. To discover more vis
 it: www.StokeBookFestival.co.uk Good to Know Please arrive 15–20 minutes
  before the event Late entry may not be possible once the event has starte
 d Tickets are non-refundable except in the event of cancellation by the Fe
 stival Photography may be taken during the festival Books can be purchased
  on the day (subject to availability)\n\nBoletos: https://www.fatsoma.com/
 e/adlhmg8a/author-event-helena-attlee
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