John Niven: Brotherhood and Beyond

The acclaimed Scottish author John Niven (Kill Your Friends, The F*ck-It List, Straight White Male) discusses his poignant new memoir, O Brother. Known for his generous humour and unflinching honesty, Niven now delves deep into the complexities of family, grief and love in this deeply personal narrative.

In O Brother, Niven explores the profound bond with his brother and the journey of loss that has shaped his life and writing. With his signature blend of wit and raw emotion, he offers an unvarnished look at the struggles and triumphs that define family relationships.

This event promises to be extremely funny, moving and entertaining in equal measure. John Niven’s insights into the human condition will resonate with anyone who has experienced the highs and lows of family life. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his work, you'll find this discussion eye-opening and warmly affecting.

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Folkestone Book Festival is our annual celebration of books, ideas, reading and writing in many magical forms. This year's festival has been curated by award-winning author and journalist Sophie Haydock. Sophie is our new Curator: Books, Ideas and Community.

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This year's festival is for everyone and we want to make it possible for more people than ever before to be able to come together and enjoy a packed festival. To make this possible we have introduced a £5 ticket. This is a no questions asked ticket for those that may be struggling to afford events and performances.

Or grab a festival pass and enjoy the whole festival for just £140. Click here to book your festival pass

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We thank our sponsors Eurotunnel, Friends of the Folkestone Book Festival and our Education Partner Canterbury Christ Church University for making this year's festival possible.

Creative Folkestone is also supported by Arts Council England, Folkestone and Hythe District Council, Kent County Council and The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust.