Suzanne Harrington: I'd never been to a literary festival before - it was actual paradise on earth

A first-time attendee shares their positive experience at the Hay Literary Festival in Wales, describing it as an idyllic environment for book lovers. The piece highlights the cultural value of literary gatherings and the joy of community-focused reading.
Why it matters
Literary festivals serve as important cultural hubs that foster community engagement and support the publishing industry.
Hay Festival in Wales turned out to be 'actual paradise on earth'.
This is a personal lifestyle and cultural feature piece with no political or social bias.
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