The highlights
English-language novelists, poets, historians and non-fiction writers will discuss their works at the Hong Kong Book Fair in a series of public talks. Register at hkbookfair.hktdc.com. All sessions at the Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, unless otherwise noted.
July 20
English creative writing workshop: introductory event conducted by Xu Xi, writer-in-residence at City University's English department, 2pm-2.30pm, rooms S426-427 Global launch: The Opium War by Julia Lovell. The British historian discusses her latest book; moderated by Chip Tsao, 4.30pm-6pm, rooms S426-427
July 21
'Bringing History to Life': British novelist Justin Hill speaks with fair literary adviser Peter Gordon on historical novels, 2pm-3.30pm, rooms S426-427
'Life, Love and Family in Contemporary Poetry': British poet Wendy Cope, 4.30pm-6pm, room S428