Just heard about new literary festival for Dublin in September. Organised by Sunday Independent it features both writers for adults and children.
Madeleine Keane, literary editor of the Sunday Independent explains how Books 2008 is different. “I know that there are other festivals, but I wanted something that would reflect the Sunday Independent … I wanted intellect and froth. If you look at the books page, we cover everything from chick lit to serious writers. I wanted something for all readers that’s city- centre based and very accessible to everyone.” She enthuses, “I wanted a big, bright buzzy festival that would capture the imagination … “
The children’s programme (sept 6th) features Anthony Horowitz, Pj Lynch, Niamh Sharkey, Derek Landy, Marita Conlon McKenna and Judi Curtin. Tickets and Line up available here -
There are also writing seminars on Sunday 7th – more details on the site www.bookevents.ie though site does seem to be on the temperamental side!
August 18, 2008 at 2:50 pm |
“we cover everything from chick lit to serious writers”….
Some chick lit authors are going to LOVE that.
But it sounds like a great time. Now if only we can get the rain to stop for the occasion…
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August 18, 2008 at 3:10 pm |
i know – i was a bit surprised at her description of chick lit too! –
Her use of the phrase intellect and froth has made me think of Sartre with cappucino froth on his nose and that distracted me from the rain for five seconds
August 19, 2008 at 2:12 pm |
[...] seen elsewhere already, Mags and Sarah have both covered it, the Sindo have launched a new Book Festival to take place in Dublin [...]