In Conversation with Nuzo Onoh

In Conversation with Nuzo Onoh at Nuneaton Library

Aimee Hawkins (Reader Development Librarian) will be interviewing Nuzo Onoh about her writing and her latest book, Futility. There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions at the end.

This session is great for:

- Hearing directly from the author about their influences, writing process, and behind-the-scenes stories.

- Gaining creative inspiration and writing tips from an experienced author.

- Meeting like-minded book enthusiasts.

This event is part of our series for the 2026 Book Bingo reading challenge and represents the category 'A book with a green cover', with Futility having an eye-catching green book cover design. You can find out more about our fun and free reading challenge for adults, Book Bingo, on our website.

Futility

Betrayed by the men in their lives, two women seethe with rage and bitterness. When a trickster spirit offers them the gift of revenge, they cannot resist.

Chia runs one of the best restaurants in Abuja, Nigeria, and is renowned among the male clientele for her captivating beauty and delicious hot pepper soup. But her hot pepper soup has a secret ingredient, and her beauty is not what it seems.

Claire is a 50 year-old British woman living in Abuja with her young Nigerian boyfriend and his beautiful cousin, Shadé. Consumed by jealousy and resentment, Claire’s carefully organised life spirals into chaos after a night out at Chia’s infamous restaurant.

About the author

Nuzo Onoh is an award-winning Nigerian-British writer of Igbo descent. She is a pioneer of the African horror literary genre. Hailed as the "Queen of African Horror”, Nuzo’s writing showcases both the beautiful and horrific in the African culture within fictitious narratives.

Nuzo’s works have featured in numerous magazines and anthologies. She has given talks and lectures about African Horror, including at the prestigious Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies, London. Her works have appeared in academic studies and been longlisted and shortlisted. She is a Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Nuzo holds a Law degree and Masters degree in Writing, both from Warwick University, England. She is a certified Civil Funeral Celebrant, licensed to conduct non-religious burial services. An avid musician with an addiction to Jungyup and K-indie, Nuzo plays both the guitar and piano, and holds an NVQ in Digital Music Production. She resides in the West Midlands, UnitedKingdom.

Time: 12:30 - 1:30pm

Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026

Age: Adults 16+

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Refreshments: Free refreshments available

Book Sales: Books will be available to purchase at the event

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