Shilla Stay Hosts Summer Days Book Talk

Shilla Stay, Summer Days Book Talk.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Shilla Stay will hold a ‘Summer Days Book Talk’ to cool down the early summer heat.

According to Shilla Stay on the 24th, the Summer Days Book Talk will invite novelist Cheon Seonran, who is called a ‘shining star of Korean literature’ and has a strong fan base, to share various stories about her works and literature.

Novelist Cheon Seonran won the Grand Prize in the novel category at the 2019 Korea Science Fiction Literature Awards and the SF Award in the novel category in 2020. Her short story collection Some Matter’s Love and novels The Broken Bridge, A Thousand Blues, and Nine have gained popularity, placing her among bestselling authors.

At this book talk, attendees can explore Cheon Seonran’s literary world along with diverse stories about the works included in her second short story collection Norland, published on the 22nd. The book talk will be held twice, on July 2nd and 16th, from 2 PM to 4 PM on the 19th floor of Shilla Stay Samsung branch.

Details about the event and participation can be found on the Shilla Stay website. At the first session on July 2nd, popular book YouTuber and author Kim Gyeoul will serve as the host, promising an engaging discussion and a unique synergy with the author, attracting much attention from reading fans.

The book talk will include a lecture by the author and a signing session, giving all attendees the opportunity to receive Cheon Seonran’s autograph. On the day of the event, her new novel will be sold at a 10% discount at the venue.

The book talk is designed as an intimate gathering with only 30 guests invited to allow for more in-depth conversations. Customers wishing to attend can apply by booking a room package or room at Shilla Stay Samsung and completing the participation application through the book talk recruitment event page, with attendance decided by lottery. Additionally, selected participants from an event held on Shilla Stay’s official Instagram and general customers will also have the chance to attend, providing more diverse reading fans the opportunity to meet Cheon Seonran.

A Shilla Stay representative stated, “In line with the hotel’s evolution into a multi-platform where guests can enjoy not only rest but also various cultures, we plan to continuously introduce package products and promotions that offer diverse cultural and artistic content such as exhibitions, performances, and literature.”

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