This event, An evening of dinner and conversation with two authors hosted by Jon McGregor, is the second in a series of literary events presented by The Letters Page, The Universities literary journal in letters.
Eimear McBride is one of the most innovative and exciting writers at work today. In 2013 she won the Goldsmith’s Prize for her first novel, A Girl is a Half-formed Thing. Lyrical, musical, and intensely raw, it also won that year’s Bailey’s Prize. On a rare visit to Nottingham, she will read from her new novel, Strange Hotel, and talk about life, letters, and miniature toiletries.
Ruby Cowling first story was published in The Letters Page in 2014, and features in last year’s debut collection, This Paradise. She will join us to talk about truth, speculation, and speculative fiction.
Dining will begin at 6pm, following this the stage event will take place at 8pm, and the event concludes by 10pm.
The event will be hosted at Peggy’s Skylight, Nottingham and takes place on Tuesday 17 March.
Tickets range from £7 to £15. all are welcome to attend but booking is required, to book tickets or for more information please see the event page.