Drum roll please ... yes, that's right, in thrilling news, we are presenting a Meet the Author event with the inestimable Helen Garner, one of Australia's foremost writers, and firm Matilda Bookshop favourite. Helen will be launching her latest book, The Season, in what promises to be a stellar finale to our event program for 2024. Helen will be in conversation with broadcaster, Sarah Kanowski, at 730pm on Tuesday December 3, at beautiful Elder Hall, University of Adelaide, North Terrace. The chat between Helen and Sarah is set to be questing, rollicking, deep, and glorious as they discuss football, the observant life, and much more besides.

We had previously advertised this as a chat between Helen Garner and Richard Fidler, but due to a family illness Richard has had to regretfully make way for his Conversations co-host, Sarah Kanowski, to interview Helen. Thanks for your understanding. 

In The Season, it's footy time in Melbourne, and Helen Garner is following her grandson’s suburban team. She turns up not only at every game (give or take), but at every training session, shivering on the sidelines in the dark, fascinated by the spectacle. She’s a passionate Western Bulldogs supporter (with a rather shaky grasp of the rules) and a great admirer of the players and the epic theatre of the game. But this is something more than that. It is a chance to connect with her youngest grandchild, to be close to him in his last moments as a child and in his headlong rush into manhood. To witness his triumphs and defeats, to fear for his safety in battle, to gasp and to cheer for the team as it fights its way towards the finals.

Garner’s sharp eye, wit and warm humour bring the team and the season to life, as she documents this pivotal moment, both as part of the story and as silent witness. It’s a reflection on masculinity, on the nobility, grace and grit of team spirit and the game’s power to enthrall.

If you are unable to attend the event on the night, but would love a copy of the signed book delivered or posted to your South Australian address (free postage) after the event, please select Book Only ($35).

Location

Elder Hall
University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide South Australia 5155

Contact Details

08 8339 3931 or books@matildabookshop.com.au

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