Tony Birch Doesn’t Believe in Luck
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Award-winning writer and historian Tony Birch grew up listening to stories from his nan, Alma. This week, Tony shares how Alma's advice has influenced his life and his writing.
Reading list:
Shadowboxing, Tony Birch, 2006
Blood, Tony Birch, 2011
Ghost River, Tony Birch, 2015
Common People, Tony Birch, 2017
The White Girl, Tony Birch, 2019
Dark as Night, Tony Birch, 2021
Yellowface, R.F. Kuang, 2023
Broke, Sam Drummond, 2023
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