In Conversation with Natasha Brown

Wed Feb 25 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:15 pm UTC+11:00

State Library Victoria | Melbourne

State Library Victoria
Publisher/HostState Library Victoria
In Conversation with Natasha Brown
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A brutal Yorkshire crime. A solid gold bar. Natasha Brown discusses her new mystery novel, Universality, exploring scandal & journalism.
About this Event

Step inside the writer’s world with State Library Victoria’s Beyond the Page series. Over three evenings, hear from incredible storytellers as they delve into their latest work and discuss their creative process.

Named as one of Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists, join acclaimed author Natasha Brown in conversation about her latest novel, Universality.

Late one night on a Yorkshire farm, a man is brutally bludgeoned with a solid gold bar. A plucky young journalist sets out to uncover the truth surrounding the attack, connecting the dots between an amoral banker landlord, an iconoclastic columnist and a radical anarchist movement. She solves the mystery, but her viral longread expose raises more questions than it answers.

After following the journalist's path through scandal, finance, and anarchism, you'll have the opportunity to continue the investigation yourself. Ask Natasha Brown directly about the novel's provocative themes and the deeper inspiration behind her acclaimed work in an audience Q&A.

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Doors will open from 6.30pm. Drinks will be available to purchase on the night.

Copies of Natasha’s books will be able to purchase from Readings at the event.

This event will be livestreamed.


About Natasha Brown

Natasha Brown is a British novelist. Her debut novel Assembly was shortlisted for awards including the Folio Prize, the Goldsmiths Prize and the Orwell Prize for Fiction. Natasha was named one of Granta's Best of Young British Novelists in 2023 and one of the Observer's Best Debut Novelists in 2021.


Booking information

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston St, Melbourne, Australia

Tickets

AUD 0.00 to AUD 49.00

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