One of Birmingham’s most prolific contemporary writers, Mike Gayle published his first book, My Legendary Girlfriend, in 1999. His latest book, Hope Street, marks his eighteenth book and over 25 years of being in print. Join us for a conversation with Mike about writing love stories, centring the Midlands in his novels and his latest book.

Hope Street follows trainee journalist Lila Metcalfe in Derby, sent to cover a story about a housing development being held up by a single resident who refuses to leave, in a story about love, connection and hope.

Chaired by Catherine O’Flynn.