It’s going to be an amazing 10 days for bibliophiles as the Hong Kong International Literary Festival returns with a host of events at Tai Kwun from November 2-11. With travel writing, feminist literature and LGBTQ+ issues as keystone themes this year, the HKILF has invited big names like Irvine Welsh and Cheryl Strayed to attend. Not to mention, other famous writers from a diverse range of genres including music, history, politics and poetry. Here are seven events you just can’t miss. By Audrey Chan
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