Frances Whiting in conversation with Trent Dalton on The Nocturnals

Duration: 60 minutes

‘A new Frances Whiting novel is always a cause for celebration! Frances writes page-turning stories filled with warmth, wit, wisdom and charm. One of my favourite Australian writers.'
–Liane Moriarty, New York Times Bestselling author of Here One Moment

'When I finished The Nocturnals, I immediately wanted to ring every friend I adore. Glowing with tenderness. It's a witty, soulful story about the families that shape us, the families we choose, and the version of ourselves that surface in the private hours after midnight.'
–Sally Hepworth, New York Times bestselling author of Mad Mabel

'From the first page, I knew I was in the hands of a master. I found myself kicking my little feet in bed with anticipation of every next page. I'm bereft that the book is over, and nostalgic for friends that I wish were mine.'
–Astrid Jorgensen, Founding Director Pub Choir. Best selling author of Average at Best

'The Nocturnals is, frankly, irresistible. Think The Breakfast Club meets The Great Gatsby — clever, funny, and impossible to put down. I'm calling it as one of the best reads of 2026.'
–Rebecca Sparrow, Birds of a Feather Book Club

7:30pm, Thursday 2nd April 2026
Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
119 Lamington St, New Farm

From bestselling author Frances Whiting comes a new novel, The Nocturnals, a delight from its disco ball cover to its luminous pages within.

Find out why everyone from The Australian's literary editor Caroline Overington to literary legend Trent Dalton are putting this one on top of their 2026 book pile — and join Frances and Trent as they send this extraordinary book into orbit at the Brisbane Powerhouse on 2 April.