29 August 2025

Charlotte Wood: Stone Yard Devotional

Join Charlotte Wood as she unpacks how human connection, forgiveness and solace are explored in her Booker-shortlisted novel.

Don’t miss this celebrated author who counts Anne Enright and Tim Winton among her fans, as she joins Emily Perkins in conversation.

In Charlotte Wood’s (AUS) Booker-shortlisted novel Stone Yard Devotional, a disillusioned and atheist environmentalist retreats to a remote religious community. In this profound exploration of human connection and forgiveness, she finds solace amidst unexpected visitations, including a biblical mouse plague.

“Exquisite.” – New York Times

With support from University of Canterbury Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha.

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Don’t miss this celebrated author who counts Anne Enright and Tim Winton among her fans, as she joins Emily Perkins in conversation.

In Charlotte Wood’s (AUS) Booker-shortlisted novel Stone Yard Devotional, a disillusioned and atheist environmentalist retreats to a remote religious community. In this profound exploration of human connection and forgiveness, she finds solace amidst unexpected visitations, including a biblical mouse plague.

“Exquisite.” – New York Times

With support from University of Canterbury Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha.

Location
The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central

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