Join Lisa Harding, acclaimed poet and novelist, as she reads from and discusses her gripping third novel, The Wildelings.

This atmospheric story plunges readers into the lives of fostered teens navigating trauma, loyalty and survival in 1990s Ireland. Harding’s signature lyricism illuminates their inner worlds as they wrestle with institutional neglect and fractured families.

Combining intense emotional depth with vivid sensory detail, The Wildlings is a haunting, compassionate portrait of resilience and belonging against all odds, cementing Harding’s reputation as a brave and unforgettable voice in contemporary fiction. 

An Irish Times, Harper’s Bazaar, Economist and Observer Book Pick for 2025. 

  • "I was gripped by this dark and thrilling fable – Harding is the new Donna Tartt."

     Dominic West, award-winning Actor

    • "Lisa Harding’s third novel, The Wildelings, arrives to fill the Secret History-shaped hole in your lives… Gothic and gloriously entertaining." 

      Alex Preston. The Guardian

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      Lisa Harding - The Wildelings

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      • Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, so please check all details carefully when booking.
      • Please be advised that under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
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      Venue
      Studio 1A
      Admission/Price

      £10

      Getting to Lisa Harding: The Wildelings

      54.660819509305, -5.6668212008419

      Studio 1A

      1A Hamilton Rd
      Bangor
      BT20 4JP
      United Kingdom

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