Three exceptional short story writers will read from their work and discuss the lure of the short story from. What is it that draws writers to the short story? Festival Director Paul McVeigh will be discussing this and what makes these authors stand out from the crowd. With IMPAC Dublin Literature Award winner Jon McGregor, Frank O’Connor Award shortlisted Laura van den Berg and The Guardian First Book Award shortlisted May-Lan Tan reading from their highly acclaimed work.

As well as being able to buy an individual ticket to this event, it is also part of ourSaturday Night Package.