Bookhaus: Ottessa Moshfegh – Lapvona book launch at Strange Brew
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"One of America’s most exciting and celebrated young novelists delves into savage medieval fantasy for her latest exploration of the grotesque. Ottessa Moshfegh discusses her latest work in person, co-ordinated by Whapping Wharf indie bookshop extraordinaire, Bookhaus, and Professor Madhu Krishnan (UoB)."

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A event held at Strange Brew on Wednesday 31st August. The event starts at 18:00.


6pm - 10pm

We are thrilled to be hosting a bookhaus event with one of the most exciting young writers at work in the USA, Ottessa Moshfegh.

From the author of TikTok sensation My Year of Rest and Relaxation.

NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2022 BY Guardian, Harper’s Bazaar, The Times, New Statesman, Good Housekeeping & Daily Mail.

In a village in a medieval fiefdom buffeted by natural disasters, a motherless shepherd boy finds himself the unlikely pivot in a power struggle that puts all manner of faith to a savage test, in a spellbinding novel that represents Ottessa Moshfegh’s most exciting leap yet.

Join us to hear Ottessa discuss her most recent novel in conversation with Professor Madhu Krishnan (University of Bristol). Tickets are £5.

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