The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival, in conjunction with the University of Guelph, is will be hosting In Conversation with Jian Ghomeshi, an advanced launch of his book, 1982.
This advanced book launch and talk will take place on September 15 in Rozanski Hall at the University of Guelph as part of the weekend lineup of the 24th annual Eden Mills Writers’ Festival.
Jian Ghomeshi is an award-winning broadcaster, writer, musician and producer. He is the host and co-creator of the national daily talk program, Q, on CBC Radio One and CBC TV.
1982 is a literary memoir about Ghomeshi’s life and experiences, published by Penguin Canada.
Ghomeshi will read selected passages and discuss his experience writing the book with a question and answer session following the reading.
Those in attendance will be the first in Canada with a chance to purchase 1982 ahead of its in-store release. Ghomeshi will also be available to meet fans at the book signing following the event.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $5 for students. Free parking will be available on the univerity’s campus.
Full weekend event information for the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival and ticket purchases will be available at a later date at www.edenmillswritersfestival.ca.
