FD Monday 22 August: Australian Book Week

Last week was Australian book week, now in its 66th year. Tonight we will be airing an interview of a different sort to celebrate. Final Drafter Martin Hewetson and his eight year old daughter, Eve Hewetson interview young adult author, Richard Newsome. We also hear from Paris based journalist now author, Caroline Brothers about her first novel Hinterland about the almost invisible, dangerous journey many children from war-torn Afghanistan and Somalia make across Europe in search of a better life. And finally we will hear a review by of Jane Eyre – the book and the latest adaptation to film. Richard Newsome, The Billionaire's Curse - published by Text Publishing and interview by Eve and Martin Hewetson. Caroline Brothers, Hinterland - published by Bloomsbury Press and interview by Jeanavive McGregor. Review of Jane Eyre by Catriona Menzies-Pike