Join us for an illuminating evening with the acclaimed Scottish author Ali Smith, as she discusses her latest novel Gliff and delves into the art of storytelling.

Following her dazzling five-novel seasonal quartet, Gliff is a testament to Smith’s mastery in blending the personal with the political, exploring themes of identity, connection and the power of language.

Gliff – a Scots or Northern word for a glimpse, a shock, a glance – not only tells its own story but also contains within it a hidden story, to be revealed only in a second novel, Glyph – from the Greek, meaning a mark, carving or symbol – to be published next year.

Whether you’re a long-time admirer of her work or curious about contemporary fiction, this event promises to be a thought-provoking and inspiring journey into the world of literature.

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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.

Ali Smith: Hidden Stories - Creative Folkestone