Sydney Writers Festival Live&Local Livestream

Sydney Writers Festival Live&Local Livestream

10am to 11am The Moriarty Sisters

The Moriarty sisters, Jaclyn (the Kingdom and Empires series), Liane (Here One Moment, Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers) and Nicola (Every Last Suspect and The Fifth Letter) have decades of writing experience between them. Their achievements include international bestsellers, film and television
adaptations and prestigious awards.

12noon to 1pm Helen Garner: The Season

With careful attention and quiet observation, Helen stands on the sidelines of training sessions and games across a season, collecting moments of connection with the next generations and witnessing the epic theatre of sport. Her first full length book in a decade, The Season combines her customary warmth and talent for measured detail to produce a loving and humorous portrayal of an Australian tradition.

2pm to 3pm Alan Hollinghurst: Our Evenings

From the perspective of late middle age, Dave Win reflects on his life, from his childhood through to the self-discovery of the theatre stage and his attempt to
understand his Burmese heritage. As a delicate exploration of identity, race, class and sexuality over a lifetime, this novel hones the craft of one of the finest writers of our age with tenderness and pleasure.

4pm to 5pm Colm Toibin: From Brooklyn to Long Island

Set 20 years after Rose Lacey’s death, Long Island follows Eilis Lacey after an unknown Irishman unexpectedly brings a baby into her family’s midst. Full of longing and regret, the book exhibits the hallmarks of a master storyteller’s restraint and Colm’s customary wit.

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