Join bestselling authors Elisabeth Easther and Megan Nicol Reed in conversation with author and comedian Michèle A'Court for a lively and thought-provoking discussion of their novels, Seed and Other People's Bodies.
About the books:
Each book follows a group of women navigating the choppy waters of mid-life alongside whānau and friends. From the wellness industry and wanting to have it all, to motherhood and the manosphere, Seed and Other People's Bodies lift the lid on just how far women might go in pursuit of an ideal and an identity that fits them.
Meet the authors and chair:
Elisabeth Easther is an actor, journalist and award-winning playwright from Hamilton, New Zealand. Best known for playing villainous Nurse Carla on Shortland Street, Elisabeth also hosted the top rating remake of the 1960s television series Islands of the Gulf. Elisabeth is a prolific book reviewer, featuring on RNZ National, Cleo Magazine, TimeOut London, The NZ Herald and The NZ Listener.
Megan Nicol Reed is the author of the bestselling novel One of Those Mothers. Thrice nominated for New Zealand's best columnist, Megan Nicol Reed spent seven long years mining her life for a column that originally ran in the Sunday Star Times and then the New Zealand Herald's Canvas magazine. The former journalist lives in Auckland with her husband, teenage daughter and elderly dog.
Michèle A’Court is a stand-up comedian, writer, actor and event MC / kaiwhakataki. Michèle was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the 2023 New Year’s Honours for services to comedy and entertainment. Originally trained as a journalist, Michèle has written two bestselling books: Stuff I Forgot To Tell My Daughter (2015) and How We Met (2018), both published by Harper Collins. She has been an opinion writer since 2008 and currently writes a weekly column for the NZ Woman’s Weekly.
Book signing and sales at the event:
Borrow a Bestie or buy your own copy on the day, with sales provided by Time Out Bookstore EFTPOS and credit card payments accepted.
The authors are looking forward to meeting everyone after the event - come up to get a book signed or just to say kia ora.
Parking:
Parking at the rear of the building off Edinburgh Street.
Public transport:
Closest bus Stop 2928 on Massey Avenue outside Pukekohe Library. Pukekohe Train Station on Station Road.
See AT's Journey Planner for route details.
Accessibility:
Four accessible carparks, two accessible toilets, and auto doors at the front and back of the building. No ramps, but accessible and wheelchair-friendly with a lift to the first floor.
This event is presented by Auckland Council Libraries as part of We Read Auckland / Ka Pānui Tātou i Tāmaki Makaurau.