David Nicholls & Jessie Burton: Confession / Sweet Sorrow
£22.50/£27.50 (incl. book)
Bestselling authors David Nicholls and Jessie Burton join us at Wimbledon BookFest to discuss their latest novels. Nicholls’ Sweet Sorrow tells the story of first love, deep friendships and negotiating the rocky path to adulthood. Burton’s The Confession, looks at secrets and storytelling, motherhood and friendship, and how we lose and find ourselves. In conversation with journalist Jennifer Cox they will also discuss their relationship with The London Library, of which they are both members.
In partnership with Wimbledon BookFest
NB: Each ticket includes a copy of either David or Jessie's book. Tickets bought in pairs will receive a copy of both Sweet Sorrow (Pb: £8.99) and The Confession (Pb: £8.99).
Jessie Burton’s gripping debut novel The Miniaturist propelled her into a household name and she hasn’t looked back. The Miniaturist and The Muse have both been New York Times and Sunday Times bestsellers, as well as being selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club.
David Nicholls is one of Britain’s most successful writers and the author of several books including Starter for Ten, Us and Sunday Times Bestseller One Day. His books have sold over 8 million copies worldwide and been adapted into films and TV shows. Throughout lockdown David has taken to social media to raise awareness of debut authors, literary events and charities that have needed support.
Jennifer Cox is a journalist at the Sunday Times
Wimbledon BookFest is an annual community based literary festival which takes place on Wimbledon Common each October. This year, to accommodate for social distancing, it will run as the Last Days of Summer weekend festival. Live events will take place on 12-13 September in a bespoke open marquee on Wimbledon Common. See here for the full programme.
