Lord Mayor’s Writers in Residence: Meet Emily Bitto
In the fall of 2011, a heartbroken young Australian man travels to the USA. Landing in the excessive, uncanny-familiar glamour and plenitude of New York City, Will makes a vow to say yes to everything that comes his way. By fate or random chance, Will’s journey take him deep into the American heartland where he meets Wayne Gage, a fast-living, troubled Vietnam veteran, would-be spirit guide and collector of exotic animals.
These two men in crisis form an unlikely friendship, but Will has no idea just how close to the edge Wayne truly is.
Wild Abandon is a headlong tumble through the falling world of end-days capitalism, a haunting, hyperreal snapshot of our own strange times. Join Emily as she discusses her new novel in this special event in partnership with Dymocks Brisbane.
Books will be available for purchase on the day, or bring your copy from home to be signed.
To reserve your place, visit Eventbrite or phone the library.