Peter Buwalda
Peter Buwalda worked as a journalist and editor before writing his first novel, Bonita Avenue.
He was co-founder of Wah-Wah, a Dutch literary music magazine and wrote short stories and essays for a variety of publications including Bunker Hill. His debut tells the story of Siem Sigerius, a successful and popular university chancellor who is next in line for post of minister of education. However, when Siem’s son is released from prison after serving a sentence for murder, his family is sucked into a scandal that threatens to ruin everything that he has worked for.
Bonita Avenue is a strikingly assured debut from a fresh and original author who has been hailed as a literary star in the making.
Books by Peter Buwalda
Buy from our Festival Bookshop during the festival, from Waterstones using the link below, or find your preferred local book seller.
Look & Listen
- 2024 Festival:
- 10-25 August
- Full Programme launch:
- 4 June 2024