Sophie Kinsella (2016 Event)

Global bestselling author of the Shopaholic series, Sophie Kinsella, brings her first novel for teens. Audrey can't leave the house. That is until her brother's friend Linus comes along and starts to teach her that even when you think you have lost yourself, you can still find love. Listen to Sophie talk about Finding Audrey, a warm, smart and funny YA read. Recorded live at the 2016 Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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