Reviewers wanted

09:30AM, Monday 18 August 2025

THE 19th Henley Literary Festival takes place from Friday, October 3 to Sunday, October 12 and the Henley Standard would love to hear from anyone interested in writing a review.

There will be 139 events held over the 10 days of the festival, with appearances by authors such as Alexander Armstrong, Jay Rayner, Mary Beard, Tim Spector, Judy Murray, Joanna Page, Reverend Richard Coles and David Suchet.

Topics covered range from food, comedy, sport, history and current affairs to memoirs, fiction and children’s books and much more.

If you would like to write a review, please get in touch saying which event(s) you would like to cover and whether you are already attending or would need a review ticket.

If you are selected, we will contact you to confirm the details. If you would like to be considered, email Natalie Aldred at nataliea@henley
standard.co.uk with “Henley Literary Festival reviews” in the subject line.

Please include your name and a daytime telephone number. Please note that a review ticket does not include backstage or press access or complimentary books.

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