Flanagan's latest book Toxic has quickly become compulsory reading, and for readers keen to hear the two "powerhouse thinkers" in conversation, the session will be streamed at the Start Theatre from 4pm to 5pm.

Tickets are available for $20, adults, and $10, students.

The Tamar Valley Writers Festival will also screen two other sessions from this weekend's Sydney festival, including George Miller: Beyond Thunderdome on Sunday at noon, and Great Adaptations: Margaret (Pomeranz) and David (Stratton) return, on Sunday from 4pm.

Miller is best known for works such as Mad Max and Babe, while Pomeranz and Stratton have long been Australia's favourite film critics.

For bookings or more information visit startheatre.com.au.

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