Acclaimed author of The Great Believers, Rebecca Makkai, discusses her new novel I Have Some Questions for You with Laura Brading.
Laura Brading is the founder of WellRead, a literary book subscription service. Prior to establishing WellRead in 2019, Laura worked in the publishing industry and as a bookseller.
This initiative is proudly supported by the NSW Government through the Culture Up Late Program.
6–7pm, Monday 16 October, 2023
State Library of Queensland
Stanley Pl, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Rebecca Makkai is one of the most thrilling talents writing in America today, with her novel The Great Believers shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. Her brilliant new novel, I Have Some Questions for You, is an indelible literary page turner, resonant with mystery and psychological disquiet. Join Rebecca in conversation with Carody Culver, editor of Griffith Review.
Thanks to our friends at the Wheeler Centre for helping this event come about.
Rebecca Makkai is the author of two novels and a collection of short stories. Her work has appeared in The Best American Short Stories, The Best American Nonrequired Reading, Best American Fantasy, Harper’s, Tin House, Ploughshares, Iowa Review, Indiana Review, Michigan Quarterly Review and New England Review, among others. She lives outside Chicago with her husband and two daughters.
Carody Culver is the editor of Griffith Review. Her writing has appeared in Kill Your Darlings, Peppermint, Books+Publishing, The Toast and elsewhere. Her chapbook, The Morgue I Think the Deader it Gets, was published by Cordite in 2022. She’s interviewed writers and public figures including Grace Tame, Jonathan Franzen, Waleed Aly, Clementine Ford, Anna Funder and Cory Doctorow.
Uncover old secrets with Rebecca Makkai as she discusses her latest novel I Have Some Questions for You, live in Melbourne for Spring Fling.
The author of The Great Believers and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Rebecca Makkai is back with an explosive new work. Described by the New York Times as ‘spellbinding’, I Have Some Questions for You is part campus novel, part true-crime podcast investigation, all told through the lens of the #MeToo era.
The evening will open with an electric monologue from Suzie Miller, creator of the Olivier Award-winning play – and now novel – Prima Facie. Then, join Makkai and host Rachael Brown as they reckon with the past and interrogate just how deep our obsession with true crime runs.
Presented in partnership with RMIT Culture.
Full Price $35
Concession $30
Full Price + book $68
Concession + book $63
Spring Fling returns in 2023, and this year we’re going Above and Beyond.
We’re looking further, delving deeper, and asking bigger questions with outstanding thinkers who are reshaping our world and envisioning extraordinary futures.
Spring Fling is supported by the Victorian State Government.
