Maryse Condé (February 11, 1934, - April 2, 2024) was born in Guadeloupe, a French territory of the Caribbean. She taught extensively in Africa and the United States and is now a professor emerita at Columbia University, where she created the Centre for French and Francophone Studies. She has written over twenty novels including Segu, Windward Heights, The Story of the Cannibal Woman, and Who Slashed Celamire's Throat?
Maryse Condé (February 11, 1934, - April 2, 2024) was born in Guadeloupe, a French territory of the Caribbean. She taught extensively in Africa and the United States and is now a professor emerita at Columbia University, where she created the Centre for French and Francophone Studies. She has written over twenty novels including Segu, Windward Heights, The Story of the Cannibal Woman, and Who Slashed Celamire's Throat?
Q&A Session with 2026 Dublin Literary Award shortlisted author Brigitte Giraud, author of Live Fast, exploring the inspirations behind her novel.
VideoMay 12 2026
Laurent Binet – Perspective(s) Q&A
Check out our Q&A with Laurent Binet, author of shortlisted title Perspective(s), as he discusses the inspirations behind his work and reflects on the role libraries have played in shaping his journey
VideoMay 8 2026
Ali Smith – Gliff Q&A
Shortlisted author Ali Smith discusses the creative inspirations behind Gliff and reflects on the significance of libraries throughout her reading and writing life in our latest Q&A.
