Sutherland Shire Libraries News

Kerri Sackville, well known blogger and author of  "When my husband does the dishes: a memoir of marriage and motherhood" and more recently, "The little book of anxiety", will be coming along to Sutherland Library to speak at a special event to celebrate Mother's Day. Kerri answers five questions in five minutes, telling us  about what she is reading and her celebrity crush!








What are you reading right now and are you enjoying it?
I actually just finished 'How To Be A Woman' by Caitlin Moran (like practically every other female in Australia right now). It's like having a chat with a friend who is hilarious, bawdy, opinionated and extremely bright. I loved it.

2. Could you tell us a bit about your favourite book?

My favourite novel is definitely The World According To Garp by John Irving. I've read it a dozen times. The world of Garp lives in my head constantly. I can recite portions of it to myself. My favourite book of non-fiction is Naked, which is a memoir by the humorist David Sedaris. I have never laughed as much as when I read that book. That man is my idol.

3. What do you like to do like to do when you are not writing?

Sleep. Seriously. I have three kids and my husband works very long hours and I am constantly exhausted. I read in snatches when I'm eating or waiting to pick up the kids from an activity. I grab a coffee with a friend whenever I can. But if I have an hour free, I just want to nap.

4. What's next for Kerri Sackville (Could you give us a clue about your next book...)

I've just had a very embryonic idea for my next book but I can't talk about it for fear it will disappear! But it will be non-fiction. I really don't have any desire to write a novel at this stage. Probably not ever.

5. If you could have dinner with two famous people, who would they be, and why?

Simon Baker, because he's my celebrity crush, and I met him recently in LA (the details are on my blog) and I was so excited I barely let him get a word in edgeways. I would love to have dinner with him so I can finally give him a chance to speak. And David Sedaris, so that I can try to absorb some of his genius by osmosis. And laugh myself silly.


Everyone is welcome to come along to celebrate Mother's Day with author Kerri Sackville.  

Where: Sutherland Library
When: Monday, May 14th, 10.30am-11.30am
Cost: Free
Morning tea is provided for attendees.
Bookings essential, book online or call 97100351.

Award winning journalist and author of "Empire Day" joins us for five questions in five minutes...

What are you reading right now?
At the moment I’m reading Cutting For Stone, a novel by Abraham Verghese.

I’m enjoying the exotic setting in Ethiopia, the detailed medical information, unusual story, and excellent writing.

My favourite book? It’s hard to choose just one! One of my all-time favourites is Charles Dickens’s Great Expectations. I’m in awe of his descriptive powers, vivid imagination, and larger-than-life characters. I love the skillful way he weaves the various strands of the plot together with such delicious irony. One of my more recent favourites is Alexander Solzhenitsyn’s brilliant novel The First Circle, a chilling story in which he evokes the effect on ordinary people, of living in a totalitarian state.

What do you like to do when you are not writing?
When I’m not writing I love spending time with my family and my friends, playing with my little grand-daughters, walking along the beach, playing tennis, and doing yoga. I also enjoy playing bridge which I find frustrating and challenging, but fascinating.

Can you give us a clue about your next (highly anticipated) book?
My next novel will be a wartime story of passion and betrayal set in the Channel Islands.

Everyone is welcome to come along to Cronulla Library for an author talk /book signing with Diane Armstrong on Tuesday, 6th December at 6.30pm. You can book online or by calling the library on 95234980.