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11th Annual Booklovers Festival Launch featuring Patrick deWitt In Conversation

Yarra Plenty Regional Library

Event Date: 6 September 2019
Author / Presenters: Patrick deWitt

Join us the launch of the 11th Annual Booklovers Festival.

Festivities kick off with light refreshments and speeches followed by a special in-conversation with Patrick deWitt. After the event we invite you to stay for a chance to mingle with other festival guests, local writers, and readers.

Arrival time: 5.15pm

Festival Launch: 5.30pm

Patrick deWitt in Conversation: 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Meet and greet local writers 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Patrick deWitt In Conversation

The highly acclaimed Booker Prize shortlisted Canadian author and screenwriter Patrick deWitt joins us as a special guest at the Booklovers Festival. What motivates and influences Patrick to write his novels? Why does he turn to humor and satire to explore dark and uncomfortable themes? Join Patrick for a thought provoking and entertaining discussion of his creative process and work including his latest novel, French Exit.

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