India, Dec. 4 -- Lit With Words (Literature festival)

Listen to authors discuss their books and the craft of writing, as nearly 300 international and local voices come together to celebrate literature. There will be stand-up, music, and a dedicated section for children. This is your chance to meet award-winning writers and public personalities such as Banu Mushtaq, Kazim Ali, Vir Das, and Shashi Tharoor - and gush a little.

Where: Freedom Park, Gandhi Nagar

When: December 6-7 (Saturday and Sunday); 9am-7pm

Entry: Free; Register at Bangaloreliteraturefestival.org/

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