76. Mona Awad in Conversation

Mona Awad writes the gothic fairy tales of our fever dreams. Her dark and wickedly funny novels have been a fixture of bestseller and “Best Of” lists, and won her a devoted fanbase. She returns with the highly anticipated follow-up to Bunny, the sensational cult classic that’s soon to become a feature film. We Love You, Bunny is simultaneously a prequel, a sequel, and a dazzlingly original stand-alone novel. Follow the Bunnies on a surreal journey into the heart of dark academia, as Awad spills secrets from one of the most talked-about releases of the season. Moderated by Robert J. Wiersema.

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Mona Awad

MONA AWAD is the bestselling author of the novels Rouge, All’s Well, Bunny, and 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl. She is a three-time finalist for a Goodreads Choice Award, the recipient of an Amazon Best First Novel Award, and she was shortlisted for the Giller Prize. She teaches fiction in the creative writing program at Syracuse University.

Robert J. Wiersema

The author of six books, including the novels Before I Wake, Bedtime Story, and Black Feathers, Robert J. Wiersema is also one of Canada's foremost literary reviewers, and teaches creative writing at Vancouver Island University. He lives in Victoria.