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GET ready for the Wangaratta leg of The Great Australian Bookshop Tour by best-selling Australian authors Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion as they travel for four months and visit 400 bookshops around Australia.
Edgars Books & News, with support from The Grit and Resilience Project, VMCH, Where Is My Coffee? and Project 365 are proud to be hosting a combined fundraiser and author talk on Thursday, April 18 at Where Is My Coffee? in Wangaratta from 6.30pm.
Anne and Graeme will speak about their new book “The Glass House”, which is set in an acute psychiatric ward and follows trainee psychiatrist Hannah Wright through the sub-specialties as she learns on the job, while celebrating and promoting the role of bookshops and mental health services in local communities. Royalties from book sales on the night of “The Glass House”, along with donations and pledges made, will go directly to Project 365.
“The Glass House” introduces readers to Doctor Hannah Wright, a psychiatry registrar with a tumultuous past, transitioning from the chaos of the emergency room to the unpredictable world of Menzies Hospital’s psychiatric ward. The authors skilfully immerse readers in the strained medical system, where Hannah and her fellow trainees navigate the complexities of mental health, from the common to the bizarre, the hilarious to the tragic. The authors introduce a cast of characters grappling with their own demons, each presenting a unique challenge for Hannah and her colleagues: Chloe’s life-threatening eating disorder; Sian’s postpartum psychosis; and Xavier, the MP with a suicide attempt shrouded in explosive secrets, provide a poignant backdrop for Hannah’s journey.
The narrative unfolds with a perfect blend of suspense and introspection, as the characters confront the treatable and the challenging in their pursuit of healing. Anne and Graeme skilfully navigate the fine line between medical drama and personal growth, allowing readers to witness not only the patients’ transformations but also Hannah’s own journey of self-discovery. One of the novel’s strengths lies in its ability to humanise the struggles of mental health, shedding light on the challenges faced by both patients and medical professionals. The authors deftly use humour to alleviate the heaviness of the subject matter, making “The Glass House” an emotionally resonant and ultimately uplifting read.
“The Glass House” has a compelling narrative that seamlessly weaves heart, humour, and insight into the intricate tapestry of psychiatric medicine. For readers who found solace in “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” and revelled in the quirky charm of “The Rosie Project,” this novel is a must-read.
Further details regarding tickets and pre-ordered food and drinks for this free event will be released in the coming week so keep an eye on the Edgars Books & News webpage, in-store and on their Facebook page.
“The Glass House” is being released on March 27 and you can pre-order your copy now at Edgars Books & News, 55 Murphy Street or by phoning 5721 3758.
Mention this article or bring a copy in when you place your order and you’ll receive 20 per cent off “The Glass House”.