Explore Family Secrets with Acclaimed Novelists

The seeds of great stories are often sown in the complexities of family relationships, where secrets and lies can simmer just below the surface. For novelists Laura Barnett and Yvvette Edwards, these dynamics are a rich source of inspiration, as evident in their respective works, Good Good Loving and Births, Deaths and Marriages. • In Good Good Loving, Yvvette Edwards explores the grievances, sacrifices, and hidden truths that emerge when a family gathers at the bedside of a dying matriarch. • Laura Barnett's Births, Deaths and Marriages follows a close-knit group of friends as they navigate love, loss, and life-changing decisions over the course of a year. • The conversation between these two authors will be chaired by Sharon Burrell, a Folkestone-based writer and filmmaker, and is sure to be a thoughtful and entertaining exploration of family, friendship, and community.

This event, taking place on Thursday, 19 November 2026, at the Quarterhouse in Folkestone, is a highlight of the Folkestone Book Festival, which brings together world-class writers and thinkers for a celebration of stories and ideas. Tickets are on sale with the button beside the article, including a £5 Cost of Living Ticket available with no questions asked, making great conversations accessible to everyone.