A BOOK festival is set to be held in Stroud next month.

Christian event Book Blest offers stories of inspiration, encouragement and faith, with people invited to “immerse themselves in the incredible stories of how God is still transforming lives today”.

The event features Christian authors from across the UK, including Adrian Plass, whose book The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass (37 3/4) has sold over 1 million copies globally.

The festival takes place at Stroud Baptist Church in John Street on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7.

Proceedings kick off at 2pm on Friday with a welcome and thought for the day devotional, before a book fair at 2.10pm gives attendees the chance to meet different authors.

An author forum at 3pm allows guests to put their questions to the writers, while a workshop with Brendan Conboy and Maressa Mortimer at 4.30pm offers strategies for beating imposter syndrome.

An evening of funny tales with Adrian begins at 7pm, with those who book tickets for the event invited to pay what they can and as they feel.

Saturday’s festival entertainment starts at 10am with another welcome and thought for the day devotional.

These activities are followed by author stories beginning at 10.15am, with 10 minutes for browsing after each story.

Authors due to appear in this line-up include A. P. Bazeley, Martin Leckebusch, Susan Sutherland, Letitia Mason, Fiona Linday and Mike Peacock.

Writers Andy March, Philip S. Davies, Eve Bonham, Karen Martin, Neil Obbard and Paul Wreyford are also set to tell stories.

Book Blest is additionally hosting an author treasure hunt which offers cash prizes of £30, £20 and £10.

Participants have to match festival authors to clues, which are available on the Book Blest website.

The winners are due to be announced at the end of the festival.

For more information about Book Blest and the treasure hunt, visit bookblest.co.uk