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Readers everywhere fell in love with Sarah Winman's characters in Still Life — characters whose lives and minds open up after they visit Europe.
After two years of COVID fatigue and uncertainty, it was one of those books that arrived at the perfect time. But where did it come from?
This weekend, Winman joins ABC RN's Big Weekend of Books to explain the story behind her "love letter to Italy".
"I needed something to recharge the batteries, and I needed something that was joyous, and sort of entertaining," she tells us.
"And that was like, OK, well, that's what I'm going to do. I'm going to give people a moment to pause, a moment of joyful solidarity, a breath of entertainment …
"I want to give them a little bit of energy, a little bit of belief, to then go out and face what they have to face, whatever that is in daily life."
Winman's just one of the special guests joining you this weekend for our on-air writers' festival. She's speaking with Cassie McCullagh at 10am today, on your radio or the ABC listen app.
Keep listening over the weekend and you'll hear Hannah Gadsby, Evelyn Araluen, Colum McCann, Johann Hari, Mykaela Saunders, Tim Winton, Sarah Krasnostein, Hannah Kent, Warren Ellis – and many more.
Make sure you check the schedule to plan your weekend of listening. I hope it – like Winman's book – brings you a moment of joyful solidarity.
And don't forget to join the conversation in the ABC Book Club on Facebook.
Then, tune in on your airwaves, on TV, online and on social media to see stories celebrating Arts Week, from our teams across film, visual art, music, TV and theatre.
Until next time, Rosie Ryan, digital editor
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Sarah Winman: 'Joy is a very triumphant place to be' |
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| The author of the hit 2021 novel Still Life explains why she wrote "a love letter to Italy" at a time when Britain was turning its back on Europe. |
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The books top authors re-read the most |
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| Miles Franklin winner Tim Winton, crime writer Michael Robotham, non-fiction author Sarah Krasnostein and others share the books they re-read for inspiration, comfort and insight. |
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Are a judge's decisions on the fate of an asylum seeker fair? |
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| When a person flees their country in fear, it can be a matter of life or death. When they seek protection in Australia, the stakes can be just as high. |
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The ABC's on-air writers' festival is taking place this weekend, kicking off at 10am on Saturday, August 6.
Hear from incredible authors from around the world, hosted by your favourite RN presenters and some special guests.
Tune in on your radio or via the ABC listen app. | | LISTEN |
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Vote for your favourite tree! |
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What's Australia's favourite tree?
This year, to celebrate National Science Week, the ABC wants to find out.
We asked a panel of experts to list the most iconic native trees, and they came up with a list of 33. Now, it's up to you!
Vote for your favourites now. The winner will be crowning on August 26. | | VOTE NOW |
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