The artistic director of the Vancouver Writers Fest Leslie Hurtig talks to Joseph Planta about their upcoming Bestsellers Series, which will feature among others, Margaret Atwood, Louise Penny, and R.F. Kuang.

Text of introduction by Joseph Planta:

I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.

Leslie Hurtig joins me again. The artistic director of the Vancouver Writers Fest is on to preview their upcoming Bestsellers Series. It’s a chance to see some of the biggest literary stars, as well as a chance to raise funds for the beloved Writers Fest. There are three events in May: On May 7^th Margaret Atwood will be in conversation with Ian Williams. May 13^th, Louise Penny will join Shelagh Rogers. And on May 22^nd, R.F. Kuang talks to Eddy Boudel Tan. Unfortunately, tickets are going fast, and I believe the Atwood event is sold out already. But like with Writers Fest events, be sure to check their website regularly, as well as their social media accounts to see if new seats will be released, or if tickets come up because somebody might not make it. www.writersfest.bc.ca is the website. There’s also another event at a later date, which Leslie will mention. Please welcome back to the Planta: On the Line program, Leslie Hurtig; Ms. Hurtig, good morning.

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