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The Observer’s Debut Novelists 2026 | Sun 26 Apr 2026 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Every year, The Observer shines a light on the debut novelists whom they consider to be the rising stars of fiction writing – Louise Kennedy, Bonnie Garmus and Jo Browning Wroe are just a few of the novelists who soared to the top, and this year is no exception. We are delighted to present Stephanie Sy-Quia, Rebecca Perry and Jem Calder, three of this year’s rising stars of fiction.

Chaired by Tom Gatti, Literary Editor for The Observer.

Venue: Old Divinity School

Duration: 1 hour