The Djinn Waits A Hundred Years by Shubnum Khan London Book Launch

Join us for an exciting evening of words and conversation with Shubnum Khan discussing her South African Gothic novel, The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years, with Reeese bookclub pick author Bolu Babalola to celebrate the launch of her UK debut.

There will be an opportunity to purchase books and have them signed.

Drinks and snacks will be available to buy from our wonderful hosts at Root25, with all profits going to Restless Beings.

Preceeding the book launch, Shubnum will be delivering a creative writing workshop on the themes of love and resistance in the face of oppression, and the power of language and belief.

The workshop and book launch can be booked separately or together, and all profit from ticket sales will be donated to Restless Beings for their work in Palestine, Lebanon and Sudan.

This event is organised by the School of Design and supported by Root25.

SHUBNUM KHAN is South African author and artist. Her UK debut, The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years was published in 2024 and has received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews and Library Journal, selected as a Library Reads Pick, an Indie Next Pick and is a New York Times Editors Choice. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, McSweeneys Quarterly Concern, The Sunday Times, Marie Claire and Huffpost amongst others.

BOLU BABALOLA is the author of the Reese's Book Club pick Honey and Spice and the internationally bestselling short story collection Love in Color. She is a London based writer and lover of love. She was shortlisted in 4th Estate’s B4ME competition for her short story “Netflix & Chill,” a hilarious tale of teen romance. Bolu has worked as a writer for books, TV, and press, and as a cultural commentator.

Host or Publisher The School of Design