JLF International

Brace up, London! JLF London at the British Library brings fresh stories, ideas, and thought-provoking debates to the timeless streets of London. Save the date. Step into the story. Register now jlflitfest.org/london 5th - 7th June, 2026 British Library, London #jlflondon

Mark your calendars and save these dates: 22 - 31 May, 2026 Belfast, Armagh, Dundalk, Dublin Entry is free! All you need to do is register. jlflitfest.org/ireland #JLFIslandsofIreland #JLFInternational #IslandofStories @abcb_council @stpatrickscath @TLRHub

Bringing the spirit of the ‘greatest literary show on earth' from the famous Pink City of Jaipur, JLF Island of Ireland will be a unique literary and artistic caravan connecting Ireland and India, and North and South: a literary festival that crosses borders.

India and Ireland share a past shaped by the legacy of empire and partition, independence and cultural renewal: one that still resonates today in the enduring connections between our people.

It is that time of the year! JLF London at the British Library is back with expansive conversations, ideas, and stories that refuse to stay on the page. The written word is about to take on a new life. Relive the legacy of literature. #jlflondon #jlflondon2026 #london

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JLF International has a roster of countries in its 2026 bandwagon. From Europe to the UK and North America, we have the world's best writers and thinkers to focus on books and ideas that matter. Join the journey and stop over where stories are shared.

"What makes storytelling human? Shekhar Kapur took us on a journey through intuition, vulnerability, and the power of cinema to reflect fragmented truths no machine can replicate." writes Subhadip Majumdar, in his blog on Mr. India:

We would like to thank our partners, whose tireless efforts ensured that JLF North Carolina 2025 proved to be a showstopping celebration!

Kiran Desai, in conversation with Suketu Mehta, discusses the intersections of class, race, and memory that are essential to her latest novel, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, which has been shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize.

In conversation with author and academic @CobbGreetham, @KathleenADuVal reframes the history of the United States through an indigenous lens, offering an understanding of American history that is rooted in the endurance of indigenous peoples, At JLF North Carolina 2025.

At JLF North Carolina 2025, Sampada Agarwal and Sheetal Sarate present a workshop on the art of Devanagari calligraphy, where participants are given the opportunity to learn letter groups with ascenders and descenders, and practice transforming simple words into expressive art.

At JLF North Carolina 2025, @ManeetChauhan and @MeherwanIrani, in conversation with @cheetieku, speak on ideas such as the diasporic kitchen and the inheritance of cuisine. #jlfnorthcarolina2025 #jlfusa

Celebrated content creator Prajakta Koli, in conversation with Rajan Shah, speaks on the stories of love and trust that we tell ourselves, through life and literature, at JLF North Carolina 2025.

as well as their edited volume of these photographs, co-published by the Alkazi Collection of Photography.

In this session, historians Avrati Bhatnagar and Sumathi Ramaswamy explore the efficacy of Gandhian nonviolence against imperial forces, drawing on their forthcoming photographic exhibition at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke,

We welcome our partners on board, whose efforts make festivals like JLF North Carolina 2025 possible!