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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and former U.S. Vice President, Kamala Harris, will share the stage at the London Literature Festival on Thursday, October 23, for what promises to be one of the year’s most anticipated literary conversations.
The dialogue, part of Harris’s international book tour for her newly released memoir, 107 Days, will take place at the Southbank Centre, London’s iconic hub for the arts and culture.
Harris had confirmed the engagement in a post on X, saying, “I look forward to being in conversation with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Thursday as part of the London Literature Festival.”
The meeting of two powerful voices—Adichie, a globally acclaimed novelist and essayist known for Half of a Yellow Sun and We Should All Be Feminists, and Harris, the first woman and person of coloir to serve as U.S. Vice President—has drawn international attention for its blend of politics, literature, and global discourse.
The conversation will centre on Harris’s memoir, 107 Days, a revealing account of her 2024 presidential campaign, which lasted just over three months and followed the dramatic withdrawal of President Joe Biden from the race.
Published by Simon & Schuster, 107 Days offers what Harris calls “an unfiltered account” of one of the shortest and most intense presidential campaigns in modern U.S. history. It details her decision-making process, challenges on the campaign trail, and candid reflections on political leadership in America.
In excerpts shared with major outlets, Harris describes the campaign as “a test of resilience and clarity in a moment when history demanded both.”
The book also includes pointed reflections on her partnership with President Biden, whom she accuses of “recklessness rather than grace” in his handling of the 2024 election decision, according to reporting by CBS News.
Beyond the political revelations, the memoir has stirred speculation about Harris’s future ambitions. Although she has ruled out running for governor of California in 2026, commentators see 107 Days as both a reflection on her past and a strategic step toward a potential presidential bid in 2028.
As Euronews and Newsweek note, the memoir reads like a manifesto-in-progress, positioning Harris for a continued role in shaping America’s political conversation.
Her appearance at the London Literature Festival, which runs from October 21 to November 2, further expands the global reach of her narrative.
The festival, hosted annually by the Southbank Centre, is the United Kingdom’s longest-running celebration of the written and spoken word, attracting a roster of international writers, thinkers, and public figures.
Featuring Adichie in conversation with Harris highlights the festival’s commitment to cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary dialogue.
For Adichie, whose work has long examined themes of identity, feminism, and power, the encounter represents a continuation of her engagement with global politics and storytelling.
Known for her eloquent insights on literature and leadership, she is expected to draw out Harris on the intersection of personal narrative and political legacy, subjects that resonate strongly with both women’s careers.
Reactions to 107 Days have been mixed, with some critics praising its honesty and introspection, while others dismiss it as an attempt at political rehabilitation following Harris’s failed presidential run. Still, the book’s release and the London event have ignited fresh public interest in her story and what it might mean for her political future.
The discussion with Adichie, known for her probing yet empathetic style, is expected to shed light on the motivations behind the memoir and the message Harris seeks to leave with both readers and voters.
As Harris continues her international book tour, which has included stops in New York, Toronto, and Paris, her London engagement stands out for its symbolic and cultural resonance. It bridges continents and conversations, between America’s shifting political landscape and Africa’s influential literary voice, offering audiences a rare moment where politics and prose meet on equal terms.
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