Beaumaris Books Event - AUS, VIC

Beaumaris Books, in association with Pan Macmillan, are presenting an author talk on the 19th of June. Join us to hear me speak about Burial Rites , and some of the stories behind its creation.

Where:  Malt Cafe, 23-25 South Concourse, Beaumaris, Victoria

When: Wednesday 19th June, 7.30pm

Cost: $30.00. Ticket includes admission & finger food. Beverages at bar prices.

Book Deal: Buy the book & ticket together for $45. This means you get Burial Rites                  (RRP $32.99) for just $15 - less than half price!

To book, please phone (03) 9589 4638, or email at read@beaumarisbooks.com.au.

*** Event now SOLD OUT*** 

Book and Paper Williamstown Event - AUS, VIC

I will be joining Book and Paper on the 18th of June to give a talk about Burial Rites , and speak a little about the story behind the novel. Come join us for a night of champas and excellent literary conversation. 

When: Tuesday 18th June at 7pm

Where:  Hobson's Bay Hotel, 28 Ferguson Street, Williamstown VIC 3016

How much: $25. Price also includes champagne and appetizers. 

To book, please call (02) 9397 7784, or email at bookandpaper@bigpond.com. For more information, please visit http://bookandpaper.com.au/news-and-events.php.

Sydney Writers' Festival: Love Letter to Iceland - AUS, NSW

LOVE LETTER TO ICELAND - 26 May 11.30am - 12.30pm at Pier 2/3 The Loft

In northern Iceland, 1829, Agnes Magnúsdóttir is condemned to death for her part in the brutal murder of two men. Agnes is sent to wait out the months leading up to her execution on the farm of district officer Jón Jónsson, his wife and their two daughters. Hannah Kent talks with SMH Literary Editor Susan Wyndham about her powerful debut, Burial Rites, which has been sold around the globe and is one of this year's most talked about novels.