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Award-winning actor, creator of a myriad of unforgettable characters from Lady Whiteadder to Gertrude Stein, Miriam truly is a national treasure and possibly our very favourite lesbian. She’s made us wait until now for her extraordinary life story. And it's far richer and stranger than any part she's played. From declaring her love to Vanessa Redgrave to being told to be quiet by the Queen, this book is packed with brilliant stories. This Much Is True she claims. One evening wasn't enough!
We first met Mohsin Zaidi when he was finishing his memoir and worrying about it. A Dutiful Boy is an instant classic - told with humour and love. Raised in a strict Muslim household in East London, Mohsin dodged gangs on his way to school. All the while reckoning with his sexuality. He escaped to Oxford on his way to a career in law. Does he manage to reconcile seemingly irreconcilable worlds? Watch to find out!
What a night it was!
It was great to be back at the London Library, where we launched The Giver of Stars with Jojo Moyes. The London Library opened in 1841, -it’s the largest independent lending library in the world and supported by its esteemed Members. Alumni include Bram Stoker and Virginia Woolf. Today you might spot Inua Ellams or Sarah Waters scribbling among the stacks. Apparently, they all have favourite desks!