Auckland Writers and Readers festival 2011
11-15 May 2011
Aotea Centre, The Edge

A festival of literature and ideas, the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2010. The Festival is a highlight of New Zealand’s cultural calendar and an iconic Auckland event. It brings together acclaimed writers and thousands of readers and thinkers through innovative programming.

Top Authors:

Michael Connelly decided to become a writer after discovering the books of Raymond Chandler. He is the author of Harry Bosch thriller series as well as several stand-alone bestsellers.

Izzeldin Abuelaish first caught international attention during the Gaza War of 2008-09. Two days before the ceasefire, an Israeli tank launched several shells at his apartment, one of which landed in the bedroom containing three of his daughters and his niece – Bessan, Mayar, Aya and Noor. They instantly perished. The book is about that tragic day in Gaza.

A.A. Gill was born in Edinburgh. He is the TV and restaurant critic for The Sunday Times and is a contributing editor to GQ magazine, Vanity Fair and Australian Gourmet Traveller. His new book Here and There is out in May 2011. He lives in London and spends much of his year travelling.

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