The gripping debuts of Australian novelists Tracey Lien and Nina Wan offer singular insight into themes of family, love, duty and identity.
Lien’s literary thriller All That’s Left Unsaid charts the aftermath of a shocking murder in 1990s Cabramatta, earning praise as ‘an unforgettable debut, utterly compelling from start to finish’ (Liane Moriarty). Wan’s The Albatross unfurls the story of a teetering marriage into a broader exploration of love and belonging, drawing acclaim as ‘a spectacularly good book; funny, tense, observant, and equipped with a truly memorable heroine’ (Annabel Crabb).
See them in conversation with ABC RN’s Sarah L’Estrange (The Book Show).
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Over 80% of our 2022 guests felt MWF helped them gain new insights about the world, held their interest and were inclusive, well-produced and topical! (With more than 70% keen to attend again!)
20% early-bird discount until 11.59pm, Thursday 6 April
Flexible refund policy
Community tickets for First Nations peoples
Convenient public transport and parking options
Coffee, bars and dining options nearby
Readings bookshops available plus book signings
Over 80% of our 2022 guests felt MWF helped them gain new insights about the world, held their interest and were inclusive, well-produced and topical! (With more than 70% keen to attend again!)
Sarah L'Estrange has worked in arts broadcasting at ABC RN for over 15 years. She currently produces The Book Show and has interviewed many Australian and international authors.
Tracey Lien was born and raised in southwestern Sydney, Australia. She earned her MFA at the University of Kansas and was previously a reporter for the Los Angeles Times. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. All That's Left ...
Nina Wan is a former journalist at The Australian Financial Review. The Albatross is her first work of fiction. She was born in Shanghai and moved to Australia as a child. She lives in Melbourne.
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