We've having a party and you're invited! Hear from three new exciting writers and take home a goody bag of proof copies of two of the books, one sampler and a John Murray Fiction zine!
You'll be among the first to hear from three thrilling new voices as they give us an exclusive sneak peek into their 2026 novels and writing.
Young Irish writer Djamel White introduces All Them Dogs, a darkly atmospheric queer thriller set in the underworld of West Dublin, where old loyalties and dangerous new attractions collide. Djamel White is the recipient of a Literature Bursary Award and an Agility Award from the Arts Council of Ireland.
Ashani Lewis, acclaimed author of Winter Animals and Everest, presents Suckerfish, a sharp, intimate exploration of a mother-daughter relationship complicated by identity, chaos, and ambition. Ashani Lewis is a novelist, short story writer and remarkably won both the Betty Trask Prize and a Somerset Maugham award in 2025.
Liv Little, founder of gal-dem and author of Rosewater, shares Bitter Melon, a lyrical father-daughter road trip through Jamaica, infused with grief, memory, and unexpected reconnection. Liv Little is an author, creative director, and broadcaster whose work spans television, film, and editorial.
Hosted by Mishika Narula, co-founder of Brown Girl Bookshelf.
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