“Le livre sur les quais” is a public literary event that provides a unique opportunity for readers and authors to come together in a relaxed yet thought-provoking  atmosphere. Over 200 authors will be in attendance!

The second edition, presided by Jean d’Ormesson of the “Académie française”, will take place from 2^nd to 4^th of September 2011. After the phenomenal success of the 2010 edition that attracted more than 25,000 visitors, this year’s event plays host to more than 200 Swiss, French and French-Canadian authors, as well as English-language writers.

Devoted exclusively to writers, books and literature, this event is unique in Switzerland. The ingredients of the 2011 edition will echo those of last year’s success : a large marquee will be erected at the lakeside where authors will be available for signing their works; more than 80 lectures and debates will be organized in downtown Morges; various activities will be organized for schools and families. This year, boats provided by the CGN will host on-board conferences and discussions on the lake.

Entry is free of charge.

English literature will also be featured for the first time with eight English speaking authors being present. The international flavour of the event will be highlighted with discussions and conferences taking place in English.

Saturday, september 3^rd

2:00 to 3:30 PM
Meeting with S. Clarke (Boat « Henry-Dunant », main deck).
Presented by: H. Stubbs.

3:00 to 4:15 PM
Meeting with D. Kennedy (Casino, salle Belle époque).
Presented by: T. Meyer.

4:00 to 5:15 PM
Anglo-Saxon writers(Boat « Henry-Dunant », rear upper deck).
Authors: M. Billingham, A. Dawesar, M. Lewycka and S. Toyne.
Presented by: H. Stubbs.

5:30 to 7:00 PM
Meeting with H. Hamilton (Boat « Henry-Dunant », main deck).
Presented by: H. Stubbs.

Sunday, September 4^th

10:30-12:00 AM
Meeting with R. J. Ellory (Boat « Lausanne », Salon Genève).
Presented by: J. Ferguson.

3:00 to 4:15 PM
Meeting with D. Kennedy (in French) (Casino, salle Belle époque).
Presented by: D. Rochebin. (With the support of BCV)

3:30 to 5:00 PM
Meeting with S. Clarke (in French) (Boat « Lausanne », Salon Haute-Savoie).
Presenter: M. Audétat.