Texta Book Club: Oranges are not the only fruit by Jeanette Winterson
'A novel that deserves revisiting' - The Observer
In-person event: Register here
To coincide with the Mona Ryder exhibition at QUT Art Museum, we will be discussing Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by author Jeanette Winterson.
This is the story of Jeanette, adopted and brought up by working-class evangelists in the North of England to be one of God's elect. Passionate, headstrong and shielded by her mother's grand disapproval of a sinful world, she seems destined for life as a missionary. And then she meets Melanie.
At sixteen, Jeanette faces a world of uncertainty as she breaks from the church and her community for the young woman she loves. Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is a warm, witty and daring novel that gives voice to irrepressible desire.
The evening commences with a tour of the Mona Ryder exhibition followed by a beverage of your choice and conversations about Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit.
About Texta
Texta is no ordinary book club; it's for people who love art. We use fiction (mostly) to unpack the subjects, themes and emotions of art. Conversation is never colourless, and is facilitated by our Engagement Officer, Renae Belton and QUT Librarian, Nicole Clark.
Texta is held throughout the year on Tuesday evenings. Purchase this title as an audiobook from Audible or from the Bookshop at QUT Depot.
For any queries, contact QUT Art Museum on 07 3138 5370 or artmuseum@qut.edu.au