Sydney Writers' Festival - Thursday 21 May

Yann Martel: Son of Nobody

Thursday 21 May, 10 - 10.55 am.

Unravel ancient traditions of storytelling with the Booker Prize-winning author of Life of Pi, Yann Martel, as he discusses his new novel, Son of Nobody. With ABC Radio National's Claire Nichols. Presented in partnership with ABC Radio National. 

Stephanie Alexander: The Cook's Companion 30th Anniversary

Thursday 21 May, 12 - 12.55 pm, 

Hear from Australia's beloved chef Stephanie Alexander on the 30th anniversary of her essential kitchen resource and one of our favourite cookbooks, The Cook's Companion. With chef Adam Liaw. 

Bringing the Past to Life

Thursday 21 May, 4 - 4.55 pm 

Sink into stories from near and far in this Festival favourite event with Robbie Arnott, Yann Martel and Tasma Walton, in conversation with ABC Radio National's Kate Evans. 

David Szalay: Flesh

Thursday 21 May, 6 - 6.55

Hear 2025 Booker Prize Winner David Szalay trace the evolution of his singular, propulsive novel Flesh and the slowly unravelling life of its protaganosit. With Michelle de Krester.