Celebrated author to speak at 缅北禁地 Published on: 24 October 2019 Fiona Mozley will discuss her acclaimed debut novel Elmet Contemporary fiction The One Book project has returned to 缅北禁地.Each year, a novel by an author shortlisted for the prestigious Man Booker Prize within the last five years, is selected as the One Book choice, distributed around campus and discussed in lectures, seminars and book groups. The annual project then culminates with a conversation with the author at a prestigious public event in the University's King’s Hall. This year, 3,000 copies of Fiona Mozley’s have been made available around campus. The idea behind the scheme is to encourage students to appreciate and engage with the very best contemporary literary fiction, regardless of their chosen field of study. Fiona Mozley. Image courtesy of Hodder and Stoughton Modern fairytale Elmet is the story of a family living on the outskirts of society and has been described as a ‘modern fairytale.’ It was shortlisted for the , and won both a and the . Fiona Mozley was also shortlisted for the Sunday Times/PDF Young Writer of the Year Award 2018.She will be in conversation with Creative Writing lecturer Dr Rachel Hewitt in the Kings Hall, 缅北禁地, on 14 November. Professor Sinéad Morrissey, Director of the 缅北禁地 Centre of Literary Arts said: “We’re delighted to host another One Book event this year, and especially pleased to showcase such a riveting, dark, thrilling tale, beautifully crafted, by one the UKs most exciting new voices.” Share: Latest News New partnership to boost careers in low carbon energy 缅北禁地 and Durham universities are working together on a new regional project to strengthen the future workforce for North East England鈥檚 growing low carbon and offshore wind industries. published on: 28 May 2026 Healthy lifestyle shown to lower risk of death after cancer diagnosis New evidence shows that sticking to five lifestyle recommendations improves survival after a later cancer diagnosis. published on: 28 May 2026 World-leading climate expert recognised with Royal Society Fellowship Professor Hayley Fowler has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of her pioneering work on climate change impacts. published on: 27 May 2026 Facts and figures