# Event Details - **Event Name**: Better Read Book Fest - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: The UK’s first literary festival dedicated entirely to wellbeing books and their authors.About this EventWelcome to Better Read Book FestThe UK’s first literary festival dedicated entirely to wellbeing books, celebrates the transformative power of books written about emotional wellbeing, self-development and mental health with a gathering of authors and readers.Buy an Early Bird ticket and get an exclusive Festival Gift Bag worth more than Β£20!Listen to authors share their expertise and ask them questions, buy their books at the Festival Shop and get them signed, and enjoy an inspiring and uplifting day.WelcomeπŸ•‘: 08:45 AM - 09:30 AMWelcomeInfo: Doors open and at 9.20am a brief introduction to kick off the Festival.πŸ•‘: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AMIn conversation with Dr Emma HepburnInfo: In conversation Dr Emma Hepburn will share insights and practical tools to prevent and manage burnout, as well as her own experience, from her book, 'The Anti-Burnout Book'. There will be time for you to ask questions too.πŸ•‘: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMBook signing + BreakInfo: Emma will be available to sign your copy of 'The Anti-Burnout Book' (available to purchase at the Festival). During this time you're welcome to get refreshments or stretch your legs outside in the courtyard.πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMPanel discussion: Natalie Lue and Natasha PageInfo: In a facilitated discussion Natalie Lue, author of 'The Joy of Saying No', and Natasha Page, author of 'Believe You’re Made for More', discuss the challenges of people-pleasing, boundaries, self-belief and confidence to speak up for your own needs and desires. There will be time for you to ask questions too.πŸ•‘: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMBook signing + BreakInfo: Natalie and Natasha will be available to sign your copies of 'The Joy of Saying No' and 'Believe You're Made for More' (available to purchase at the Festival). During this time you're welcome to get refreshments or stretch your legs outside in the courtyard.πŸ•‘: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMIn conversation with Dr Helen WallInfo: In conversation Dr Helen Wall, author of 'Menopause and ADHD' will share the often missed but very real connection between hormones and ADHD, and explore why the menopause era can be a critical time for women discovering their neurodivergence. There will be time for you to ask questions too.πŸ•‘: 01:30 PM - 02:45 PMBook signing + Lunch breakInfo: Helen will be available to sign your copy of 'Menopause and ADHD' (available to purchase at the Festival). This is also the 75mins lunch break where we invite you to enjoy the range of delicious eateries in Abergavenny town centre.πŸ•‘: 02:45 PM - 03:45 PMPanel discussion: Dr Sula Windgassen with Nadia Narain & Katia Narain PhillipsInfo: In a facilitated discussion Dr Sula Windgassen, author of β€˜It’s All in Your Body’, with Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips, authors of 'Glimmers', explore the connection between mind and body, the crucial but perhaps overlooked role our nervous systems play and how we can strengthen our wellbeing and enjoyment of life by taking into account our whole selves. There will be time for you to ask questions too.πŸ•‘: 03:45 PM - 04:15 PMBook signing + BreakInfo: Sula, Nadia and Katia will be available to sign your copies of 'It's All in Your Body' and 'Glimmers' (available to purchase at the Festival). During this time you're welcome to get refreshments or stretch your legs outside in the courtyard.πŸ•‘: 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMIn conversation with Suzy ReadingInfo: In conversation Suzy Reading, author of 'How to be Selfish', will share what being selfless or selfish really means and how thinking, feeling and choosing differently may be the key to reclaiming our power. There will be time for you to ask questions too.πŸ•‘: 05:15 PM - 05:45 PMBook signing + BreakInfo: Suzy will be available to sign your copy of 'How to be Selfish' (available to purchase at the Festival). During this time you're welcome to get refreshments or stretch your legs outside in the courtyard.πŸ•‘: 05:45 PM - 06:30 PMRaffle prize draw + CloseInfo: There will be a raffle prize draw in aid of Mind in Gwent and then doors to the Festival will close at 6.30pm. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/abergavenny/better-read-book-fest/100001983069852311 - **Event Categories**: Festivals, Art, literary-art, Business, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 50, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Abergavenny - **state**: WA - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St Mary's Priory - **lat**: 51.8214684 - **long**: -3.0153331 - **full address**: St Mary's Priory, 5 Monk Street, Abergavenny, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Better Read Book Fest - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/0a93ac79792ccd74fe55a7e9ac47d84b50d4c2e679e581b6863c92632abfb251-rimg-w1200-h606-dc000000-gmir.png?v=1778228490 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Better Read Book Fest being held? - **A:** Better Read Book Fest takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm at St Mary's Priory, 5 Monk Street, Abergavenny, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Better Read Book Fest? - **A:** Better Read Book Fest is organized by Gabrielle Treanor. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Better Read Book Fest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Abergavenny, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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