Thomas Heatherwick
Monique Roffey
Ashley Hickson-Lovence
Refugees
Thrillers
Giles Foden
Antony Penrose
Elizabeth Macneal
Alex Preston
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Friday 25 th
Thomas Heatherwick
The visionary designer of cultural landmarks calls for an end to the‘ blandemic’ of boring buildings. Thomas Heatherwick’ s campaign for humanity in our cities led to his book Humanise.
Monique Roffey
The Costa-winning author of The Mermaid of Black Conch speaks about her new book, Passiontide, an‘ unruly glory’ of a novel about a revolution on a Caribbean island.
Ashley Hickson-Lovence
The award-winning author takes us to the Wild East where 14-year-old Ronny’ s world is opening to rap and poetry.‘ When life’ s off track, put pen to paper and find your way back.’
Saturday 26 th
Refugees
How can literature help people fleeing war and persecution? Among our panel are Tom Gaisford( Sanctuary) and Tawseef Khan( Determination and Muslim, Actually), chaired by Lucy Popescu, editor of A Country To Call Home and A Country of Refuge.
Thrillers
Thriller writers reveal the tricks of their genre. The Sunday Times bestselling author Lesley Kara( Rumour, The Other Tenant) is in conversation with Emma Cook( You Can’ t Hurt Me).
Giles Foden
The award-winning author of The Last King of Scotland, which was adapted into an Oscarwinning film, tells all about his new novel, Thirst.
Sunday 27 th
Antony Penrose
The photographer, filmmaker, author and son of the celebrated wartime photographer Lee Miller talks about writing her biography, The Lives of Lee Miller, which inspired the feature film Lee, starring Kate Winslet.
Elizabeth Macneal
The author of The Doll Factory and Circus of Wonders, both Sunday Times bestsellers, speaks about her new novel, The Burial Plot, a story of murder and manipulation in 1830s Richmond.
Alex Preston
We’ re delighted to welcome back Alex Preston to smuggle us some secrets about his forthcoming novel, Rye. The sequel to Winchelsea was recently previewed on BBC Radio 4.
Plus workshops, book signings and delicious food.
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