- 10:00 – 11:00 – Hat Factory Arts Centre, Theatre
- Event Tickets: £4 / free carer ticket for those with accessibility needs
- Online live-streaming of event: Free – pre booking required
This author event with Mahsuda Snaith offers a unique opportunity to hear from an award-winning writer whose work delves into themes of identity, belonging, and resilience. Mahsuda’s storytelling blends rich, diverse characters with deeply emotional narratives, making her talks both inspiring and thought-provoking. Her insights into the writing process, her journey as an author, and her ability to tackle complex social issues through fiction provide valuable perspectives for both readers and aspiring writers alike. Whether you’re a fan of her work or interested in exploring new voices in contemporary literature, an event with Mahsuda Snaith is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Born in Luton, Mahsuda and her family moved to Leicester when she was six years old. Her debut novel The Things We Thought We Knew is ‘Heartbreaking, bittersweet and utterly unforgettable’, a powerful story about the things we remember and the things we wish we could forget.
Imrana Mahmood: Creative producer, presenter of The Book Club Show on Inspire FM and founder of Dar Aminah Book Club, will be talking to Mahsuda Snaith and will facilitate a Q&A session with the audience.
Things we Thought We Knew Reviews
‘A quirky lovable mystery and a brilliant, heartbreaking debut’ – Stylist
‘A new face of fiction [and] an original coming of age novel’ – Observer
‘A breakout book from an incredibly talented debut writer. Read, weep and laugh’ – Stylist
‘An original heartfelt read by a new British talent’ – Independent
‘A delightfully fresh voice’ – Daily Mail
Mahsuda Snaith, winner of the 2014 SI Leeds Literary Prize, will host the panel discussion with shortlisted authors.
Please note, this event will be live streamed. Members of the audience may appear or be heard
on the live stream if participating in the event on stage or taking part in Q&As. Backs of heads
may also be visible on the live stream, depending on where people are sat in the Theatre.
Tickets are purchased on the understanding and agreement that you may appear on the live
stream and future broadcasts of the event.
The Luton Literature Book Festival’s Adult Authors Programme is sponsored by Chestnut Green Accountants. Funded by: Arts Council and Love Luton
