Sun 11 Oct · 9:30am
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm · New Farm
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Renowned writer Susan Orlean has made a career in stories. From her incisive New Yorker articles to her acclaimed nonfiction books, including The Orchid Thief (adapted into the Oscar-winning 2002 film Adaptation), Orlean’s narrative nonfiction has taken readers everywhere from Mount Fuji to inside the mind of a ten-year-old American boy. Her brilliant new book, Joyride, isn’t just a warm and candid memoir of creativity and curiosity – it’s also a captivating tribute to the golden age of journalism. Brisbane Writers Festival is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. Discover the full 2026 festival program now via the Brisbane Writers Festival website.
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When is Susan Orlean: Joyride?
Sun 11 Oct 2026, 9:30am.
Where is it?
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm, New Farm, QLD.
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