Late Light: A Book Talk with Michael Malay

This is a conversation about falling in love with vanishing things.

Late Light is the story of Michael Malay's own journey, an Indonesian Australian making a home for himself in England and finding strange parallels between his life and the lives of the animals he examines. Mixing natural history with memoir, this book explores the mystery of our animal neighbours, in all their richness and variety. It is about the wonder these animals inspired in our ancestors, the hope they inspire in us, and the joy they might still hold for our children. Through the close examination of four particular 'unloved' animals - eels, moths, crickets and mussels - Michael Malay tells the story of the economic, political and cultural events that have shaped the modern landscape of Britain.

For fans of Robert Macfarlane, Raynor Winn and Helen Macdonald, Late Light is a rich blend of memoir, natural history, nature writing, and a meditation on being and belonging, from a vibrant new voice.

In addition to an engaging conversation, Michael will answer your questions and will hang out after to sign copies of his book (available in the shop now or on the night).

This is a free but ticketed event. Please reserve a ticket to guarantee a seat.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

First Draft Books, 54 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom