Margate Bookie 2023: Adam Kay, happiness, and silent storytelling
The seaside town of Margate played host to the much-anticipated return of the 2023 Margate Bookie, a literary festival that bills itself as the first literary festival held in a former funfair. This four-day event featured a diverse lineup of talks and workshops with some of the most prominent figures in literature and philosophy, including […]
Black to the Future festival: a journey into Afrofuturism
In the world of literature, cinema, and art, Afrofuturism has emerged as a powerful and visionary movement, offering a glimpse into a future seen through a Black lens. “Black to the Future” (BttF) is a groundbreaking festival of outstanding Black artists, a creative space where visionary imaginings can thrive. This event, curated, founded, and directed […]
Henley Literary Festival 2023: traumatic memories and future success
The 2023 Henley Literary Festival returned with a flourish from September 30 to October 8, offering a treasure trove of 130 talks, performances, and conversations for both adults and children. This year’s festival featured an impressive lineup of speakers, with many events available for both in-person and online audiences. Renowned figures grace the Henley Literary […]
Africa Writes: Claudia Rankine among writers at heritage event
The Royal African Society‘s annual celebration of contemporary African and diaspora literature, Africa Writes, recently explored the theme of “Intangible Heritage” at the British Library. This vibrant literary festival, the largest of its kind in the UK, is a deep meditation on the unspoken elements of culture that shape our narratives and identities. Poets Kwame […]
Critical by Dr Julia Patterson: ongoing battle to save the NHS
Dr. Julia Patterson shares compelling insights into the NHS crisis in her new book ‘Critical’ during an event at The Trouble Club.
Wicked writers discuss book challenges as Oz in firing line
Wicked writers Gregory Maguire and Winnie Holzman talk about recent book challenges with the Authors Guild, and the fear of fascism.
Queen’s Park Book Festival 2023: Zadie Smith, class and conflict
The Queen’s Park Book Festival 2023 brings together a host of names including Zadie Smith discussing gender, class, history and violence.
The List by Yomi Adegoke explores justice in the digital age
Journalist Yomi Adegoke discussed her debut fiction novel “The List” with The Trouble Club, and the issue of Internet trials.
This Thread of Gold author Catherine Joy White on celebrating Black voices
Discover the empowering journey of Black womanhood through Catherine Joy White’s book This Thread of Gold, celebrating diverse voices.
No Offence, But… author Gina Martin on challenging victim blaming
Gina Martin addresses harmful conversation-stoppers in her new book, “No Offence, But…,” encouraging dialogue on social justice issues.