The works of William Shakespeare have shaped the English language and the culture of English-speaking countries, and even in translation his plays are well-known around the world. On the 400th anniversary of Shakepeare’s death, our panel will discuss this influence on their own work and lives. Authors: Holly Smale, Ben Crystal, Matt Haig and Marcia … Continued
The celebrated American novelist Jeffrey Eugenides will be at the Centre for Fine Arts on 23 June. In the past 20 years he has written just three books, but each one with the status of a contemporary classic. His debut novel, The Virgin Suicides, made into a film by Sofia Coppola, was published in 1993 … Continued
The French chain Fnac will hold its first book festival on 2-4 September at the Carreaux du Temple in Paris. Guest of honour will be Jonathan Franzen, who will present this year’s Fnac literary prize at the inaugural evening on 1st September. More than 100 authors will participate, signing their work and taking part in debates. Fnac … Continued
Robin Hobb signs her new book Assassin’s Fate, the concluding third part in the Fitz and the Fool trilogy, in the Uppsala shop on Tuesday 9th May at 12:30. Pre-book your copy of The Assassin’s Fate to make sure you get a copy at the signing. Pre-order a personalized signed copy if you can’t make … Continued
Robin Hobb will be visiting Science Fiction Bokhandeln in Gothenburg to talk about her newly released book: Assassin’s Fate. This much-anticipated novel concludes the Fitz and the Fool trilogy. Come and listen to us in discussion with Robin, ask your own questions about her books, and listen to her read an excerpt from Assassin’s Fate. Robin Hobb is … Continued
One of the most compelling non-fiction writers at work today, Philip Hoare will be at Shakespeare & Co. in Paris to discuss the astonishing RISINGTIDEFALLINGSTAR, a portrait of the subtle, beautiful, inspired and demented ways in which we have come to terms with our watery planet. If you’d like to pre-order a signed and personalized … Continued
