Kovalam fest to focus on Pakistani literature

The spotlight will be on contemporary literature from Pakistan as over a dozen writers, thinkers and political analysts from India and abroad converge in Kerala for the two-day Kovalam Literary Festival from Oct 2.

To be held in Thiruvananthapuram, the festival will feature a global panel of writers for the first time. This is the third edition of the festival that will bring contemporary literature, culture and cuisine under one roof.

The high point of the festival will be a sneak peek into writer Deborah Baker-Ghosh's new book, 'The Convert: A Parable of Islam and America' to be published next year. Baker-Ghosh is the wife of novelist Amitav Ghosh.

The two-day gala will be inaugurated by Kerala Minister of Education and Culture M.A. Baby at the Kanakakunnj Palace Oct 2. Writer Paul Zachariah will address the inauguration as the keynote speaker. The KLF emerging writer's award will be presented to upcoming Malayali writer Saheera Thangal followed by readings from her book.

Full report here Sify