Award-winning author Louise O'Neill celebrates the publication of 'A Bigger Life' with Marian Keyes at St James's Church Piccadilly.

At 38, Louise O’Neill had the life she thought she wanted—until her long-term relationship ended, taking with it the home, future, and sense of certainty she’d built. Heartbroken but defiant, she made a radical decision: to say yes to everything, to take risks, and to reclaim her life—on her own terms.

What followed was a dating experiment that took her across Paris, London, New York, and beyond. Through the men she meets and the moments in between, Louise begins to challenge everything she’s been taught to settle for – in life, love, and in herself.

Part memoir, part manifesto, A Bigger Life is a candid, courageous exploration of modern womanhood, sexual freedom, and the myths we’re sold about what makes a life worthwhile. It’s about embracing uncertainty, finding joy after heartbreak, and creating space for the version of yourself that doesn’t play small.

Louise O’Neill is the bestselling and multi-award-winning author of Only Ever Yours, Asking For It, Almost Love, and Idol. Known for her sharp, fearless feminist writing, she has become one of the most important voices in contemporary Irish literature. Her work has been widely praised for its bold social commentary and emotional depth. A Bigger Life is her first full-length memoir.

Marian Keyes is the multi-million copy, internationally bestselling author of some of the most widely loved genre-defying novels of the past thirty years. In 2022, she was named the British Book Awards Author of the Year. Marian has been the chair of judges for the Comedy Women in Print prize, a sponsor of the Curtis Brown Creative Marian Keyes scholarship, and most recently ran her own hugely popular Instagram Live series bringing free creative writing courses to thousands of viewers. Her books about the Walsh Sisters have recently been adapted for television by RTE and the BBC, and Grown Ups is being filmed by Netflix.Marian's sixteenth novel My Favourite Mistake went straight to No.1 in four global territories: UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Your ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine.

Tickets: £10 General Admission, £8 Foyalty Member / £25 Book and Ticket, inc. a copy of A Bigger Life (RRP £20)

Venue: *St James's Church, 197 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9L

*Please note that St James's is fully accessible but please let us know if you require wheelchair access so we can accomodate this in the seating arrangements on the night.

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