# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Jem Calder: The Debut Everyone is Talking About
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Few debut authors are generating as much excitement as Jem Calder.

Named one of The Observer’s best debut novelists of 2026 and championed by Sally Rooney, Calder is emerging as one of the most exciting new voices in contemporary fiction.

His celebrated debut novel, I Want You to Be Happy, is a witty, stylish and brilliantly observed portrait of modern life, exploring love, friendship, work, status and desire in contemporary life.

Sharp, funny and emotionally astute, Calder discusses his hot new debut and the challenge of capturing a generation searching for connection in a rapidly changing world.

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Events last one hour unless otherwise stated, followed by a book signing in The Clearing. Our official bookseller is Waterstones.

Folkestone Book Festival is our annual celebration of stories, ideas and conversation by the sea. Curated by novelist Sophie Haydock (The Flames, Madame Matisse), this year’s festival brings together more than 60 events across two weeks, welcoming world-class writers, thinkers and storytellers to Folkestone.

Discover another event, browse the bookshop, explore Folkestone’s vibrant arts scene, independent cafés, bars and galleries, and share the experience with a friend. The best festivals are as much about the conversations between events as those on stage.

The Festival is part of Folkestone is a Library, our ambitious town-wide celebration of reading, writing and storytelling, helping make Folkestone one of the UK’s most exciting literary destinations.

We believe great conversations should be for everyone, which is why every event includes a £5 Cost of Living Ticket, available with no questions asked.

Please help us spread the word. Together, we’re building a thriving community of readers, writers and curious minds.

Folkestone Book Festival is proudly supported by Eurotunnel, Canterbury Christ Church University, Holiday Extras, and the Friends of Folkestone Book Festival. Creative Folkestone is supported by Arts Council England, Folkestone & Hythe District Council and Saga. Founding Funder The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/jem-calder-the-debut-everyone-is-talking-about/200030789967247
- **Event Categories**: Art, Festivals, literary-art, Workshops, Nonprofit, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Folkestone
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse
- **lat**: 51.0812666
- **long**: 1.1830502
- **full address**: Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse, Folkestone, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Jem Calder: The Debut Everyone is Talking About being held?
  - **A:** Jem Calder: The Debut Everyone is Talking About takes place on Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse, Folkestone, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Jem Calder: The Debut Everyone is Talking About?
  - **A:** Jem Calder: The Debut Everyone is Talking About is organized by Creative Folkestone.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Creative Folkestone's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Creative Folkestone a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Creative Folkestone has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Jem Calder: The Debut Everyone is Talking About is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Folkestone, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Jem Calder: The Debut Everyone is Talking About sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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