The Bookworm International Literary Festival 2009, which lasts from the 6th until the 20th of March includes fiction, politics, poetry, memoir, translation, travel writing, China, business and journalism and of course writers from across the globe. Festival books are here and tickets are now on sale at The Bookworm!
For 2009 we bring to Suzhou one of the most sought after commentators on China and East Asia, Ian Buruma. The fiction genre will be led by the multiple award-winning Marina Lewycka (A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian), and Rabih Alameddine, who will be presenting his latest novel The Hakawati, hailed by critics as "the book of the year". Blake Morrison (And When Did You Last See Your Father?) will be talking about, amongst other things, how he turned his family story into a critically acclaimed book and movie. To wet our taste buds, Fuchsia Dunlop, internationally-acclaimed food writer, will take us on a journey through the Sichuanese kitchen. And that's only a handful of names from the list we've lined up for Suzhou this coming March. In addition to the unparalleled readings, discussion, insight and debate you've come to expect from The Bookworm, in March 2009 we're delighted to bring you children’s events, hands-on workshops and Becky Swift, a literary consultant, for all those budding writers out there.
There is still time to get involved in this cultural extravaganza which is the festival. Check out the Bookworm website or contact the Suzhou Bookworm festival hot-line at 15850160786 for more information.
The China Bookworm International Literary Festival 2009
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| The full festival schedule is now available!! Click below for details. |
2009 Festival ScheduleClick here to see the full 2009 festival schedule>>
Author BiographiesClick here to see 2009 festival author biographies>>
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Literary Festival 2008
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| Two jam packed weeks of book launches, literary conversations, panel discussions, workshops, book signings and film screenings Featuring Qiu Xiaolong, Yiyun Li, Patrick Gale, Hari Kunzru, John Man, Zhu Wen, Howard Goldblatt, James Kynge, Tim Clissold, James McGregor, Catherine Sampson, Nury Vittachi, Anna Funder, Justin Hill, Nicholas Jose, Christopher Kremmer, Christopher Koch, Roy Kesey, Zhang Lijia, Liz Niven, Ouyang Yu, Gail Jones, Rob Gifford, Sheila Melvin, Miles Merril, Edward Ragg, Lily Brett, Paul French, And more … Beijing Bookworm: March 6th - 20th 2008 Chengdu Bookworm: February 28th – March 16th Suzhou Bookworm: March 1st to March 17th |
2008 Festival ScheduleClick here to see the full 2008 festival schedule
Author BiographiesClick here to see festival author biographies
Miss something? Hear podcasts of the talks HERE courtesy of the good people at City Weekend.
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