Maggie O’Farrell, Louise Moore, Max Porter, Francis Bourgeois and Jane Dunn kick off The London Book

LONDON, 5 April 2022: The London Book Fair has returned today as a physical event, with exhibitors and attendees descending on Olympia to hear talks and sessions with expert publishers, award-winning authors, internet sensations and more.

Andy Ventris, Director of The London Book Fair, said: “After two years away, we are delighted to welcome the global publishing industry back to Olympia in person for The London Book Fair. It is so wonderful to see exhibitors and attendees returning, and to see the warmth and connection throughout the venue. “With a keynote by publisher Louise Moore and a talk by award-winning novelist Maggie O’Farrell, as well as the opening ceremony for Sharjah as this year’s Market Focus, we have certainly started the Fair with a bang. We look forward to sharing even more exciting programme events over the next two days.”