Short fiction from Louise Erdrich; essays by Alex Miller; and a surreal comic tale from Michael Winkler

A rich mix of voices and stories in short fiction from acclaimed Native American writer Louise Erdrich; essays and memories from two‑time Miles Franklin Award winner Alex Miller; bleakly funny childhood tales by English author Mark Haddon; and, from Michael Winkler, a surreal and darkly comic story about a man who decides he’d rather be the family dog.BOOKS Michael Winkler, Griefdogg, Text Louise Erdrich, Python’s Kiss: Stories, Corsair Alex Miller, Journey to the End of Time, Allen & Unwin Mark Haddon, Leaving Home: A Memoir in Full Colour, Chatto & Windus GUESTS Shannon Burns, writer and critic from Adelaide, whose first book Childhood: a memoir, was published in 2022 Tony Birch, poet, writer, and Professor of Australian Literature at Melbourne University. His latest book is the short story collection Pictures of You OTHER BOOKS MENTIONEDGrimmish, Michael WinklerAct of the Damned; Fado Alexandrino, António Lobo AntunesWhat We Can Know, Ian McEwanThe Transformations, Andrew Pippos Brawler, Lauren GroffCREDITSPresenter: Kate Evans, Cassie McCullaghProducer: Kate Evans, Sarah Corbett, Ce BenedictSound: Craig Tilmouth, Antonia GauciArts editor: Sarah L' Estrange