In Conversation with Monica McInerney

Lola Quinlan is eighty-six. If her time on earth is running out, she’s not leaving quietly. Against the wishes of her family in South Australia, she’s flying alone to Melbourne for a week. They think she’s in search of distraction and entertainment. The truth is, she’s looking for a ghost. Sullivan Farrington is twelve years old. His life in Melbourne has turned upside down. His mother is in hospital, hiding an ever-growing secret. His father lives on the other side of the world. School is a battleground of bullies. But Sullivan is no ordinary boy. He’s set himself a series of goals to turn his life around. The most urgent? Make a new friend. A warm, funny and moving story about unexpected friendships, lost loves and family secrets, When Sullivan Met Lola brings two of Monica’s most-loved characters together in a sparkling standalone story of their own. Attendee price: $11 bookings essential incl. light refreshment, plus booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased at the Library. More information at https://ballaratmi.org.au/talks This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, learn and create. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.