Presented by Ipswich Book Festival
Matson Taylor Sat 3 Oct 2026 Past event
- Running time 45 – 60 minutes
- Venue County Library, Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3DE
Matson Taylor, bestselling novelist and design historian, brings his wit and warmth to share the stories behind his much-loved books.
Please note: this event will be held at Ipswich Library, Northgate Room (County Library, Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3DE).
Join our darling friend and patron (and Dial Lane Books royalty) Matson Taylor as he talks about his eagerly awaited third novel, Roman Mornings. A novel set in Rome during the ’70s, covering youthful dreams, friendship, a speeding mint green Vespa, and the deliciously named Montgomery Marsh.
Interviewed by Emma Palmer & Rob Cook.
The New Wolsey Theatre is acting as a ticket agent for the Ipswich Book Festival, for more information about the festival check out their website by clicking the Ipswich Book Festival icon below.
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Venue: County Library, Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3DE.
Read more on the New Wolsey Theatre website
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