The Ilminster Literary Festival is set to feature 25 speakers this year.
The event is set to run from Thursday, May 29 to Thursday, June 5, with tickets available at ilminsterliteraryfestival.org.
Among the highlights is Sam Leith, literary editor of The Spectator magazine, who will be delving into the magic of children's literature in The Haunted Wood: A History of Childhood Reading.
Mr Leith, who has served as a judge for every major UK literary award, will speak at Monks Yard on Thursday, June 5 at 2.30pm.
Jonathan Haslam, former director of communications at 10 Downing Street under Sir John Major, will also give a talk.
He will discuss the ongoing battle between celebrities, politicians, and the press for the perfect photo, sharing some of the more unfortunate pictures and the stories behind them.
He will speak at Monks Yard on Monday, June 2 at 11am.
Professor Kate Williams, a well-known historian and royal expert, will reveal some of the scandalous stories hidden behind the walls of the UK's royal palaces.
Her talk, based on her latest book The Royal Palaces: Secrets and Scandals, will take place at Monks Yard on Monday, June 2 at 4pm.
Felix Francis, successful author and son of the late Dick Francis, will discuss his writing career, and succeeding his father in the world of literary thrillers.
A former jockey, Mr Francis' works centre around the world of horse racing.
He will speak at the Warehouse Theatre on Monday, June 2 at 7pm.
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