About this Event
Join us for an incredible evening with Naomi Ishiguro and Samantha Shannon as they talk about the fantasy genre, political intrigue and (of course!) dragons with Katherine Webber to mark the release of Naomi’s new series, The Rainshadow Orphans.
Naomi Ishiguro is the author of Common Ground and Escape Routes, The Rainshadow Orphans is the first part of her new captivating trilogy. Blending fantasy, science fiction and Japanese folklore. Leading readers into the richly imagined titular town terrorised by criminal gangs, where three loyal friends seek to avenger the M**der of their beloved ‘aunt’.
Samantha Shannon is the million copy bestselling author of The Bone Season and The Roots of Chaos series. Her work has been translated into twenty-eight languages. Take your first steps into the epic. Yscalin, land of sunshine and lavender, will soon be ablaze. With the awakening of fire-breathing dragons, Among the Burning Flowers sees the first sparks of danger that threaten to consume the world in The Priory of the Orange Tree.
Katherine Webber is a bestselling and award-winning author of children’s and young adult books. Since 2017, she has published over twenty books across multiple genres for readers of all ages, and has been translated in more than a dozen languages. Her recent YA novels include the internationally bestselling Twin Crowns trilogy, co-written with Catherine Doyle, as well as The Revelry and Only Love Can Break Your Heart. In addition to her Young Adult novels, Katherine also writes younger fiction as Katie Tsang in collaboration with her husband Kevin.
Please note: Book and ticket option includes a copy of The Rainshadow Orphans (RRP £22) available for collection on the night.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Waterstones, 203-206 Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
GBP 8.00 to GBP 28.00
