We’re thrilled to announce a special evening at Next Chapter Books: a live recording of The Rippling Pages podcast with host Liam Bishop, featuring acclaimed Swedish author Agnes Lidbeck.
Date: Friday 10th October
Time: 5.15pm – 6.30pm
Location: Next Chapter Books, Corn Exchange
Liam will sit down with Agnes to discuss her extraordinary debut novel Supporting Act, a sharp, compelling exploration of motherhood, identity, and the roles women are expected to play.
"The social contract is non-negotiable. The woman must be a mother. The woman must be desirable. The woman must be a caregiver."
When Anna becomes a mother, she surrenders her identity to fit the part society demands. But as her marriage falters and her children no longer need her, she is forced to search for a new role. An affair with an ageing writer offers her a temporary escape – but how long can she avoid facing the woman beneath the performance?
A taut, thought-provoking novel, Supporting Act is translated from Swedish by Nichola Smalley.
Agnes Lidbeck is one of Sweden’s most celebrated contemporary authors, known for her sharp, minimalist style. She burst onto the literary scene with Supporting Act in 2017, which was shortlisted for the Svenska Dagbladet Prize and won the Borås Tidning Debut Novel Prize. Her later works include Forgiven (2018), Get Lost (2019), Nike’s Book (2021), and All My Love (2023). She also writes for the stage, cementing her reputation as a fearless and versatile storyteller.
Don’t miss this rare chance to experience a live podcast recording and hear directly from one of Europe’s most exciting literary voices.
Admission is free but spaces are limited – book now to avoid disappointment.
We’re thrilled to announce a special evening at Next Chapter Books: a live recording of The Rippling Pages podcast with host Liam Bishop, featuring acclaimed Swedish author Agnes Lidbeck.
Date: Friday 10th October
Time: 5.15pm – 6.30pm
Location: Next Chapter Books, Corn Exchange
Liam will sit down with Agnes to discuss her extraordinary debut novel Supporting Act, a sharp, compelling exploration of motherhood, identity, and the roles women are expected to play.
"The social contract is non-negotiable. The woman must be a mother. The woman must be desirable. The woman must be a caregiver."
When Anna becomes a mother, she surrenders her identity to fit the part society demands. But as her marriage falters and her children no longer need her, she is forced to search for a new role. An affair with an ageing writer offers her a temporary escape – but how long can she avoid facing the woman beneath the performance?
A taut, thought-provoking novel, Supporting Act is translated from Swedish by Nichola Smalley.
Agnes Lidbeck is one of Sweden’s most celebrated contemporary authors, known for her sharp, minimalist style. She burst onto the literary scene with Supporting Act in 2017, which was shortlisted for the Svenska Dagbladet Prize and won the Borås Tidning Debut Novel Prize. Her later works include Forgiven (2018), Get Lost (2019), Nike’s Book (2021), and All My Love (2023). She also writes for the stage, cementing her reputation as a fearless and versatile storyteller.
Don’t miss this rare chance to experience a live podcast recording and hear directly from one of Europe’s most exciting literary voices.
Admission is free but spaces are limited – book now to avoid disappointment.
