The Extraordinary Ordinary
Patrick deWitt
The Extraordinary Ordinary
Patrick deWitt
Brigantine Room
60 minsBooker Prize finalist and award-winning novelist Patrick deWitt takes a poignant look at the difficulties and delights of a life lived on the sidelines, in The Librarianist.
Beneath the surface of Bob Comet’s seemingly ordinary life lies unexpected abundance – a life brimming with small adventures, larger-than-life characters, light, dark, and everything in between. With compassion and comedic verve, deWitt shows readers the importance of celebrating the everyman and the subtle beauty of simplicity.
In an illuminating conversation, deWitt reflects on the inspiration behind his latest story, his process and the works that have shaped his career to date.
Moderated by Sandra Martin.
This event will be followed by a book signing.
Booker Prize finalist and award-winning novelist Patrick deWitt takes a poignant look at the difficulties and delights of a life lived on the sidelines, in The Librarianist.
Beneath the surface of Bob Comet’s seemingly ordinary life lies unexpected abundance – a life brimming with small adventures, larger-than-life characters, light, dark, and everything in between. With compassion and comedic verve, deWitt shows readers the importance of celebrating the everyman and the subtle beauty of simplicity.
In an illuminating conversation, deWitt reflects on the inspiration behind his latest story, his process and the works that have shaped his career to date.
Moderated by Sandra Martin.
This event will be followed by a book signing.
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