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Guess who is coming to the Jaipur Literature Festival

Get excited for the upcoming ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival as this well-known fantasy writer makes his way to the Pink City to inspire you

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Hesitant about going to the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival 2019 especially after how crowded it got last time Well, here's a plot twist to change your mind. This upcoming JLF event promises to be one of its kind, especially since the keynote speaker is a renowned fantasy writer. Are you wondering who it is Let's help you out a bit, he has authored books likeThe Sandman, andAmerican Godswinning innumerable amount of honors along the way.

Neil Gaiman announces on Twitter he will be attending the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival in 2019[/caption]
Neil Gaiman has officially announced on Twitter that he will be attending the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival in 2019, which will be held between the 24th and 28th of January.Gaiman was invited to the event at the closing ceremony of the 2018 edition by Festival co-Director William Dalrymple.
Described as the Kumbh of Literature, the JLF is a sumptuous feast of ideas. Giving a platform to speakers of various nationalities, cultures, and backgrounds, the festival aims to engage its audience in thoughtful debate and dialogue.
The list includes Indian and International speakers such as Amy Tan of theJoy Luck Club, Helen Fielding who gave us the inimitableBridget Jones Diary, andThose Pricey Thakur Girlsauthor Anuja Chauhan. The scope widens to include names such as Amish Tripathi, Anthony Horowitz, Gurcharan Das, Jeet Thayil, Sudha Murthy, and more.

JLF goes beyond traditional novelists and authors to include film makers, screenwriters and journalists as well, including Anurag Kashyap, Mira Nair, Nandita Das, among others.Set in the Pink city, Jaipur, against the backdrop of state's cultural and heritage, the festival promises to invoke new ideas and thoughts.
They haven't yet announced the complete lineup for the event in 2019 yet, but with a start such as Neil Gaiman, we sure are hopeful.
Getting There The event will take place in the Diggi Palace in Jaipur. To get to the city, there are regular flights from the major metropolitan around the country. Trains are also regularly available.

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