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Olivia Laing in conversation with Eley Williams

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Date & Time

Sat, 21 Mar 2026

19:00

Venue

Oxford University Mathematical Institute: Lecture Theatre 3

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About this event

Join Olivia Laing and Eley Williams for a conversation about Laing's latest book, The Silver Book.

Why you should come

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• Hear Olivia Laing discuss her queer love story set in 1970s Italian cinema.

• Eley Williams explores the shimmering edges of intimacy and unexpected relationships.

Event Highlights

  • Olivia Laing discusses her new novel _The Silver Book_.
  • A queer love story and a noirish thriller set in 1970s Italian cinema.
  • Laing in conversation with Eley Williams.
  • They’ll examine the act of making in dangerous times.
  • Art as a non-safe space of desire and delight.

Speakers

Olivia Laing

Writer and critic and author

Eley Williams

Programme

2:00pm

Olivia Laing in conversation with Eley Williams

Organized by: Oxford Literary Festival

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