The Guilty Feminist X Waterstones Book Club: Jess Robinson & Max Olesker

Join us for a very special evening where we'll be joined by the fabulous Deborah Frances-White for another instalment of the Guilty Feminist X Waterstones Book Club. Deborah will be joined by Jess Robinson and Max Olesker to discuss their latest publications; Life is Rosi and Making the Cut.

Life is Rosi by Jess Robinson explores everything from lessons in resilience to the traits we inherit from our matriarchs – and not forgetting trying to make new friends at the German embassy – Life Is Rosi is a warm, witty and wise book that gets to the heart of who we are, wherever we are.

From Max Olesker comes Making the Cut a hilarious and moving true account of one man’s quest to marry the love of his life, Making the Cut will make you laugh, cry, and believe in the transformative power of love.

Jess Robinson is a multiple award-winning actor, impressionist, singer, comedian and voice artist. As an author, Jess’s debut book, Life Is Rosi: Grandma, Me & Our Diaries at 23, will be published by HarperCollins (Mudlark) in 2026 — a warm, funny and moving memoir exploring family, identity and music.Jess also created and hosted the British Podcast Award-winning Stars In Your Ears – (Best Entertainment Podcast 2021) and has appeared on The Guilty feminist, The Horne Section, Reasons to Be Cheerful, and Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast.

Max Olesker is a multi-award-winning comedian, a Contributing Editor at Esquire, and was once Britain's youngest professional wrestler. He is one half of globally acclaimed comedy double-act Max & Ivan, who have created sitcoms for TV and radio and have performed their intricate multi-character live shows at SXSW Festival, the Edinburgh Fringe, and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, as well as on tour throughout the UK. Making the Cut is his first book.

Deborah Frances-White is an award-winning writer and comedian, best known for her hit podcast The Guilty Feminist. Her book, The Guilty Feminist was a Sunday Times Best Seller. Her second book Six Conversations We’re Scared to Have was published in April 2025. Deborah is an official ambassador for Choose Love and Amnesty International.

Please note: book and ticket option includes a copy of either Life is Rosi (RRP £16.99) or Making the Cut (RRP £18.99) available for collection at the event.