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Sarah Winman is one of the UK’s most beloved novelists. From When God Was a Rabbit to Tin Man and the magnificent Still Life, her novels have moved millions of readers with their warmth, their humanity, and Sarah’s ability to illuminate the small, irreplaceable moments that make a life.

In this very special headline event, Sarah joins local journalist Catherine Larner to talk about her writing, her background as an actor, and the books that have made her the writer she is. An evening in extraordinary literary company - not to be missed.

 

Format: Interview & Q&A

Themes: Fiction, Headliner, Literary, Book Club

Access: Hearing Loop

 

Sarah Winman Books: Still Life, Tin Man, A Year of Marvellous Ways, When God Was a Rabbit

Sarah Winman is the author of four novels: When God was aRabbit, A Year of Marvellous Ways, Tin Man and Still Life. She lives in London.

 

Catherine Larner

Catherine Larner is a journalist and presenter. She writes arts and lifestyle features and profiles for many national publications including the Guardian, Country Living and Woman's Weekly and regularly contributes to 'Suffolk' magazine. She hosts author talks at festivals and events throughout the area and co-hosted the BBC Radio Suffolk Book Club with Lesley Dolphin on the afternoon programme for more than 10 years. Her website and weekly blog of book news and reviews is at www.moreaboutbooks.com.

An Evening with Sarah Winman | 18:00 Sat 10 Oct | URC1- Church

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  • Saturday 10 October 2026, 6:00 PM

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