Hunger Like a Thirst — Besha Rodell in conversation with Virginia Trioli

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Calling all foodies! This event will leave you craving more...

Fitzroy Town Hall Reading Room

Author Talks & Bookish Events

We host a wide range of author talks and bookish (literary) events for all ages and interests, spanning debut authors, best-sellers and local talent.

Besha Rodell is The Age's chief food critic. In Hunger Like a Thirst, she traces her personal journey across America and Australia, from her beginnings as a waitress, to her career writing about fine dining as an anonymous food critic.Speaking with journalist and radio presenter, Virginia Trioli – who recently published a food memoir of her own - this event will be a feast for foodies and readers alike.Bookings essential.<a href="https://fairfieldbooks.com.au" title="https://fairfieldbooks.com.au" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fairfield Books</a> will be selling copies on the night.Presented by the Thomas, Samuel and George Ewing Trust. If you have accessibility questions or requirements, please contact us at yarralibraries@yarracity.vic.gov.au or on 1300 695 427.