Description
Join us for what’s sure to be a fun-filled evening of laughter and romance as we celebrate love in all its forms with some of the best romantic comedy books.
We welcome the new generation of romance writers transforming the industry and bringing heart-stopping romance to new audiences. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic, a book enthusiast, or simply curious about exploring different cultures through literature, this event is definitely for you.
Our special guests include Bolu Babalola, acclaimed author of Honey & Spice, shortlisted for best debut at the British Book Awards 2023, Kasim Ali, author of Good Intentions and writer and journalist, Tufayel Ahmed, author of This Way Out. Join our panel as they chat all things ‘meet-cute’, their favourite romantic tropes and the new wave of romance writers inspiring a generation.
Come prepared to be entertained, enlightened, and inspired, and leave with a newfound appreciation for the power of rom-coms.
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About the Authors
Bolu Babalola
Bolu Babalola is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling and Waterstones Book of the year shortlisted collection, Love in Colour. She is a London-based writer, and lover of love. In 2016, she was shortlisted in 4thEstate’s B4ME competition for her short story ‘Netflix & Chill’, a hilarious teen romance and since then, she has worked as a writer for books and TV and as a cultural commentator, where she calls herself a ‘romcomoisseur’.
Tufayel Ahmed
Tufayel Ahmed is an author, journalist, and lecturer. He is currently entertainment editor at INSIDER and has previously written for The Independent, Newsweek, CNN, and more. His debut novel, This Way Out, was published in July 2022. His second novel, Better Left Unsaid, is coming soon.
Kasim Ali
Kasim Ali was born and raised in Alum Rock, Birmingham. He is the author of the debut novel Good Intentions, has written fiction for BBC Radio 4 and has a column at The Bookseller. His short fiction has been longlisted for the 4th Estate and Guardian 4thWrite Short Story Prize, and Good Intentions was shortlisted for the Mo Siewcharran Prize. Who Will Remain is his second novel. He works as an editor in publishing and now lives in London.
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