From Pasta to Pigfoot

Garden Suburb Community Library organisers were so delighted by the success of the first ‘author talk’ held there to a full house, that they have invited another writer with local connections to speak about her warm and poignant first novel at the library on Wednesday 3 February 2016 at 7.30pm.

Frances Mensah Williams, who has a second novel coming out in Spring 2016, grew up in the Suburb and now lives in North London with her family. Frances will be talking about her book, From Pasta to Pigfoot , a contemporary, multi-cultural novel that tells the story of Faye Bonsu, a pasta-loving, under-achieving PA, whose upbringing in leafy Hampstead has given her little opportunity to understand her African heritage. The book combines all the elements of a contemporary romance with stunning descriptions of Ghana and the day-to -day lives of young urban professionals in London and Accra. It was chosen by W H Smith Travel for a summer promotion in 2015. The author will also talk about her life, the inspiration behind the book and discuss the challenges of writing and publishing fiction.

Space will be limited so reservations are essential either by calling in to the library or emailing: [email protected]