
@WhatSarahReadNext (pictured) will be in conversation with Marie-Claire Amuah on Thursday 24 November.
@WhatSarahReadNext chats books, books, books at The Electric Palace
Marie-Claire Amuah will discuss her debut book One for Sorrow, Two for Joy in conversation with Instagram book star, @WhatSarahReadNext, live at the Electric Palace cinema in Hastings Old Town, says Annie Waite.
In the second of a short series of literary discussions at the Electric Palace hosted by Instagram influencer and literary sensation, @WhatSarahReadNext, you’ll meet debut author Marie-Claire Amuah who will be chatting about her book One for Sorrow, Two for Joy.
Marie-Claire will take part in a discussion with @WhatSarahReadNext and later on take questions from the audience and offer a book signing opportunity.
Reviews for One for Sorrow, Two for Joy:
- “A triumphant ode to resilience, friendship and love” – Bisi Adjapon, author of The Teller of Secrets
- “Intense and beautiful and heartbreaking” – Buki Papillon, author of An Ordinary Wonder
This event comes hot on the heels of last month’s book chat where @WhatSarahReadNext spoke with Rebecca Wait about her latest book I’m Sorry You Feel That Way.
About @WhatSarahReadNext
Having quit a much longed-for career in International Development spanning 20 years, Sarah has followed her passion of reading and created an amazing popular online presence, through her Instagram platform, @WhatSarahReadNext, and is now known as a ‘Book Influencer’.

Join the conversation and book signing on Thursday 24 November
With an acute eye for the hottest books, Sarah writes brilliant book reviews and has interviewed an array of notable authors on literary circuit: Douglas Stuart, Ruth Ozeki, Annie MacManus and Musa Okwonga.
She was recently guest speaker at Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place Festival and has also been interviewed about her life and work on various platforms.
We’re delighted that Sarah is now bringing her @WhatSarahReadNext live events to Hastings and St Leonards at the Electric Palace.
Book now for @WhatSarahReadNext on Thursday 24 November
Doors open 7pm; interview starts 7:30pm.
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