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Peter and Anna Goldsworthy in conversation - Tuesday 23 March 2010 at 6:30pm

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Tuesday 23 March 2010 at 6:30pm

Readings Hawthorn: 701 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122

Peter’s new book Gravel is a brilliant collection of short stories by the master of the form. The characters in these unsettling stories, want things that run counter to their sense of themselves. Drawn outside their comfort zones, they find themselves in situations that are sometimes hilarious, sometimes humiliating, but never quite what they expect.

Peter Goldsworthy is the bestselling author of eight novels and multiple volumes of short stories and poetry. His daughter Anna's book is Piano Lessons – a beautiful portrayal of her life growing up. Together they will chat of their influences on their work.

Free, but please book on 9819 1917 or by email. .

Chris Hammer - Tuesday 23 March 2010 at 6:30pm

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Tuesday 23 March 2010 at 6:30pm

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

In The River: A Journey through the Murray-Darling Basin, Chris Hammer takes us on a journey through Australia’s heartland, following the rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin, recounting his experiences, his impressions, and, above all, stories of the people he meets along the way. It’s a journey punctuated with laughter, sadness and reflection.

The River: A Journey through the Murray-Darling Basin looks past the daily news reports and their sterile statistics, revealing the true impact of our rivers’ decline on the people who live along their shores, and on the country as a whole. It’s a tale that leaves the reader with a lingering sense of nostalgia for an Australia that may be fading away forever. Chris Hammer has been a journalist for twenty-five years.

Free, but please book on (03) 9347 6633.

Pre-school Story Time - Wednesday 24 March 2010 at 10:30am

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Wednesday 24 March 2010 at 10:30am

Readings Malvern: 185 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern, Victoria, 3144

Drop into Readings Malvern for Story Time, every Wednesday from 10.30am to 11.00am, beginning Wednesday February 17.

For children aged 2 – 5 year old. Free event, no need to book.

Please note: This is not a child-minding service. We ask that parents stay with their children for the reading. To find out more please call us on (03) 9509 1952.

Dr Len Oakes - Wednesday 24 March 2010 at 6:30pm

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Wednesday 24 March 2010 at 6:30pm

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

The Charismatic Personality by Dr Len Oakes explores the idea that a single person can change the course of nations, peoples, and movements through the force of their own personality is something many may find fascinating and more than a little scary. How does such a thing happen? Join us for a lively discussion about personalities and people’s behaviour.

Free, but bookings essential on (03) 9347 6633 or by email.

Pre-school Story Time - Thursday 25 March 2010 at 10:00am

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Thursday 25 March 2010 at 10:00am

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Drop into Readings Carlton for Story Time, every Thursday (excluding school holidays), from 10am to 10.30am, beginning Thursday February 18.

For children aged 2 – 5 year old. Free event, no need to book.

Please note: This is not a child-minding service. We ask that parents stay with their children for the reading. To find out more please call us on (03) 9347 6633.

The Writer's Mix Tape: Tony Birch with Jonnie Von Goes - Thursday 25 March 2010 at 6:00pm

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Thursday 25 March 2010 at 6:00pm

The Wheeler Centre, State Library of Victoria, 176 Little Lonsdale Street

Writers’ influences extend far beyond the things they read. The creative impulse is driven by experience, by people they’ve met, places they’ve been and, in many cases, the music they’ve listened to.

In partnership with Melbourne's iconic 3RRR, The Writer's Mix Tape is an exploration of the music that has run through our writers’ lives.

Each month a different 3RRR broadcaster will interview a notable writer about the songs that have most moved and shaped their career. Short snippets from the songs will be interspersed between intimate chat, outlining personal and writerly connections to each piece of music.

Playwrights and poets, novelists and essayists, with some of Melbourne’s finest broadcasters we dig a little deeper to find the soundtrack to their creative and professional lives.

Book online at the Wheeer Centre.

SEW launch - Thursday 25 March 2010 at 6:30pm

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Thursday 25 March 2010 at 6:30pm

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Join us for the launch of SEW (Supporting and Empowering Women), a development project that employs HIV+ women in Tanzania. Carry bags are hand-stitched by the women, and will be available for sale at Readings. With a conviction that employment is the best way to relieve poverty and help heavily stigmatized HIV+ women, SEW works to provide these women with meaningful employment. All proceeds return to the women so they can one day launch their own businesses. Come for a drink and hear the story behind SEW and how it has benefitted the women

Easter Time! - Sunday 28 March 2010 at 10:30am

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Sunday 28 March 2010 at 10:30am

Readings Port Melbourne: 253 Bay St, Port Melbourne, Victoria, 3207

Easter is coming and we are thinking a craft morning is in order! Aimed at 2-6-year-olds we will read stories about Easter eggs and decorate our own egg designs – and most importantly eat Easter eggs!

Free, but please book on (03) 9681 9255 or by email.

Gary Mehigan - Tuesday 30 March 2010 at 6:30pm

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Tuesday 30 March 2010 at 6:30pm

Readings Hawthorn: 701 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122

Gary Mehigan is an award-winning Melbourne-based restaurateur with two decades of experience as a chef. After starting his career in London where he trained in the kitchen of world-class restaurants including The Connaught and Le Souffle, he moved to Melbourne in 1991, where he worked in a number of prominent restaurants such as Browns, Burnham Beeches Country House and Hotel Sofitel. He opened his first restaurant, Fenix, in 2000.

He is now a household name across Australia due to his role as a judge on Masterchef Australia and Celebrity Masterchef Australia, and his co-hosting roles on Good Chef Bad Chef and Boys Weekend.

Comfort Food is a compilation of recipes that showcase Gary's take on comfort food with a twist, including recipes for slow-braised beef cheeks with onion marmalade and mashed potato, crumbed pork cutlets with roast quince, pan-fried swordfish with lentils and caramelised onion, and lemon curd mousse with ginger nut crumble.

Tickets are $20 each and will include tastes from his cookbook and a glass of wine! Please book on 981 91 917 or online.

Pre-school Story Time - Wednesday 31 March 2010 at 10:30am

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Wednesday 31 March 2010 at 10:30am

Readings Malvern: 185 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern, Victoria, 3144

Drop into Readings Malvern for Story Time, every Wednesday from 10.30am to 11.00am, beginning Wednesday February 17.

For children aged 2 – 5 year old. Free event, no need to book.

Please note: This is not a child-minding service. We ask that parents stay with their children for the reading. To find out more please call us on (03) 9509 1952.

Pre-school Story Time - Friday 09 April 2010 at 10:30am

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Friday 09 April 2010 at 10:30am

Readings Port Melbourne: 253 Bay St, Port Melbourne, Victoria, 3207

Drop into Readings Port Melbourne for Story Time, every Friday from 10.30am to 11.00am, beginning Friday April 9.

For children aged 2 – 5 year old. Free event, no need to book.

Please note: This is not a child-minding service. We ask that parents stay with their children for the reading. To find out more please call us on (03) 9681 9255.

Pre-school Story Time - Friday 16 April 2010 at 10:30am

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Friday 16 April 2010 at 10:30am

Readings Port Melbourne: 253 Bay St, Port Melbourne, Victoria, 3207

Drop into Readings Port Melbourne for Story Time, every Friday from 10.30am to 11.00am.

For children aged 2 – 5 year old. Free event, no need to book.

Please note: This is not a child-minding service. We ask that parents stay with their children for the reading. To find out more please call us on (03) 9681 9255.

Pre-school Story Time - Friday 23 April 2010 at 10:30am

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Friday 23 April 2010 at 10:30am

Readings Port Melbourne: 253 Bay St, Port Melbourne, Victoria, 3207

Drop into Readings Port Melbourne for Story Time, every Friday from 10.30am to 11.00am.

For children aged 2 – 5 year old. Free event, no need to book.

Please note: This is not a child-minding service. We ask that parents stay with their children for the reading. To find out more please call us on (03) 9681 9255.

Pre-school Story Time - Friday 30 April 2010 at 10:30am

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Friday 30 April 2010 at 10:30am

Readings Port Melbourne: 253 Bay St, Port Melbourne, Victoria, 3207

Drop into Readings Port Melbourne for Story Time, every Friday from 10.30am to 11.00am.

For children aged 2 – 5 year old. Free event, no need to book.

Please note: This is not a child-minding service. We ask that parents stay with their children for the reading. To find out more please call us on (03) 9681 9255.