HISHAM MATAR ON THE BBC WORLD BOOK CLUB

Organisation: BBC World

Time: 24 August 2011 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Place: Bush House, Aldwych, London WC2B 4PA

BBC World Service Presents:

Hisham Matar on the BBC World Book Club

Hisham Matar is on the BBC World Book Club on Wednesday 24 August 2011, and will be talking about his international bestseller ‘In The Country of Men’. The BBC World Service need questions to be emailed from outside Britain and, if you’re in the UK, guests to be part of the audience in London at 16:45 at Bush House – please find the invitation attached below.

If you would like to attend and put a question to Hisham Matar about 'In The Country of Men' or to send in your question for him please email worldbookclub@bbc.co.uk.

Shortlisted for the 2006 Booker Prize, ‘In the Country of Men’ is Hisham Matar’s stunning debut novel. Set in the bewildering world of Tripoli, it is the emotional tale of a young boy growing up; where fears, secrets and betrayal threaten the ties of family and friendship.

The BBC World Book Club is a unique radio programme that brings readers from around the world together with their favourite writers.

Wednesday 24 August 2011 at 16:45
Bush House, Aldwych, London WC2B 4P