When God Was a Rabbit

Actor-turned-novelist Sarah Winman takes time out to talk to Chatelaine about her debut novel, her inspiration and the importance of seeing the funny side of life.

Writers are inspired by many things, but for Sarah Winman, much of the influence for her bestselling debut novel, When God Was a Rabbit, came from the places where she had spent her childhood and those where she now hangs out. She shares with Chatelaine pictures of those special settings and tells us how each one played a part in the book.

Actor Sarah Winman’s debut novel, When God Was a Rabbit, is a tantalizing read, with quirky and original characters, an endearing voice, and plotlines that twist and turn and have even the characters gasping out loud.

Sarah Winman’s captivating and laugh-out-loud funny novel, When God Was a Rabbit, traces the lives of Elly and her protective older brother, Joe, over the course of four decades.

Sarah Winman's When God Was a Rabbit is our next Book Club pick. Here's our review to get things started.