Readings.com.au: Hawthorn

Terry Denton - Thursday 28 June 2012 at 5:00pm

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Thursday 28 June 2012 at 5:00pm

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

Join divine artist and all-round gorgeous funny man Terry Denton as he shows you the tricks of the trade.

Suitable for kids aged 7-12 years old. 5pm til 6pm.

Free event, but bookings essential on 9819 1917 or by email.

Kimberely McConchie book launch of Lukaemia - Wednesday 13 June 2012 at 6:30pm

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Wednesday 13 June 2012 at 6:30pm

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

A celebration of her son’s life will be launched through Kimberely’s book, Lukaemia.

Free, no need to book.

Glenda Banks book launch of A Respectable Married Woman - Tuesday 12 June 2012 at 6:30pm

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Tuesday 12 June 2012 at 6:30pm

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

VWT Director, Mary Crooks will be launching former journalist Banks’s book, A Respectable Married Woman tonight.

Free, no need to book.

Kirsten Henry book launch of All the Way Home - Monday 04 June 2012 at 6:30pm

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Monday 04 June 2012 at 6:30pm

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

Celebrate the book launch of All the Way Home by Kristin Henry. Andrea Goldsmith will be doing the honours.

Free, no need to book.

Alley Bucci - Sunday 03 June 2012 at 2:00pm

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Sunday 03 June 2012 at 2:00pm

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

Join us for a celebration of The Ladybug without any Spots! by Alley Bucci

Free, no need to book.

Book Club Evening: Chris Cleave's Gold - Thursday 14 June 2012 at 6:30pm

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Thursday 14 June 2012 at 6:30pm

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

Chris Cleave (author of the Costa-shortlisted The Other Hand and Incendiary) is back with with his third novel, Gold - a visceral, highly-charged tale about ambition, love and just what it can mean to win, and lose, the race of your life.

To celebrate, Readings is hosting a very special book club at our brand new upstairs events space at our Hawthorn shop (701 Glenferrie Road) on Thursday 14 June, from 6.30-7.30pm. The good news is that we're shouting nibbles and wine, and the even better news is that the book club is FREE for all.

Come along for a casual evening of drinks, good company and literary discussion and a chance to share your views with the publishers themselves. There'll also be a raffle with some wonderful book prizes on the night.

To book, please RSVP by Friday 18 May to Ingrid on ingrid.josephine@readings.com.au with your postal address, and we'll mail you out an exclusive advance reading copy of Gold to read before the discussion.

Skye Rogers Workshop - Thursday 07 June 2012 at 6:30pm

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Thursday 07 June 2012 at 6:30pm

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

Come and spend a hour or so with Syke Rogers, author of Paper Bliss as she shows us how to turn the humble sheet of paper into something quite extraordinary. Bring your own scissors and imagination.

Paper supplied. Suitable for all crafty people out there.

Thursday 7 June, 6.30-8pm

Cost: $50 per person, includes signed copy of the wonderful Paper Bliss and a glass of wonderful Brown Brothers Prescoco.

An evening with Jane Rutter - Thursday 31 May 2012 at 6:00pm

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Thursday 31 May 2012 at 6:00pm

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

Jane Rutter is one of Australia’s most brilliant and versatile flautists.

Well-known as a true renaissance woman, she has created the smash hit music/theatre piece An Australian in Paris. Join us as she talks about her career and answers your questions. A wonderful opportunity.

Free, but bookings essential on 9819 1917.

An evening with Isobelle Carmody - Wednesday 23 May 2012 at 5:00pm

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Wednesday 23 May 2012 at 5:00pm

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

Perhaps one of the most loved young adult writers of all time, Isobelle Carmody will be coming to Readings Hawthorn to talk about her past work and her wonderful new novel, Metro Winds. Book quickly!

Free, but please book on 9819 1917 or RSVP on Facebook.

Australian Classics Discussion Panel - Tuesday 22 May 2012 at 6:30pm

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Tuesday 22 May 2012 at 6:30pm

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

The Text Classics have brought back into print many of our most loved Australian books that have not been published for years. To talk through this timeless collection, join Peter Craven and Ramona Koval with Text publisher Michael Heyward at Readings Hawthorn. There will be wine, there will be reminiscing and there will always be Australian stories.

Cost: $12.95 per person and includes a copy of your choice of a Text classic.

Please book on 9819 1917 or RSVP on Facebook.

Jane Tanner Workshop - Thursday 17 May 2012 at 4:30pm

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Thursday 17 May 2012 at 4:30pm

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

Join illustrator and author, Jane Tanner as she shows you how beautiful pictures are made using watercolours. Jane’s latest book, Lily and the Fairy House are filled with pictures that are delightful and simple.

Cost: $30 (includes a signed copy of the Lily and the Fairy House). Suitable for children aged from 5-10.

Limited places so bookings essential: 9819 1917.

An evening with Justin Bishop - Thursday 17 May 2012 at 6:30pm

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Thursday 17 May 2012 at 6:30pm

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

Melbourne-based stylist, Justin Bishop will be discussing his divine book, Country Style and Design (and sharing ideas) and answering your questions about creating the perfect ambience in your home and garden.

Free, but please book on 9819 1917

Ian Lowe book launch of Bigger or Better? Australia's Population Debate - Monday 07 May 2012 at 6:00pm

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Monday 07 May 2012 at 6:00pm

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

Professor Ian Lowe’s latest book, Bigger or Better? Australia's Population Debate takes an objective look at the implications of increasing population growth and discusses how it affects all Australians.

Join us at Readings Hawthorn as we launch the book that asks all the big questions.

Free, no need to book.

Sumudu Dharmapala book launch of The Wedding Season - Wednesday 02 May 2012 at 6:30pm

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Wednesday 02 May 2012 at 6:30pm

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

Sumudu Dharmapala's beautiful new book The Wedding Season is not only set primarily in Hawthorn but is also a wonderful portrayal of love and the many guises it comes in. Shani is thirty-two, single and has a job to die for, and is perfectly happy that way until, with the arrival of the Sri Lankan wedding season, her family decide to arranges a parade of 101 potential grooms for her future marriage.

Join us at Readings Hawthorn for an evening of storytelling and laughter.

Free, no need to book.

Jane Webster - Thursday 03 May 2012 at 6:30pm

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Thursday 03 May 2012 at 6:30pm

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

Join author of the wonderful chronicle, French Ties, Jane Webster as she explains why France and why French cooking while we marvel over a glass of wine by Brown Brothers.

Free, but please book on 9819 1917

An evening with Annie Smithers - Tuesday 01 May 2012 at 6:30pm

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Tuesday 01 May 2012 at 6:30pm

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

Annie’s Garden to Table is a diary of her year growing produce for her wonderful Kyneton based restaurant, Annie Smither's Bistrot. Join us as she takes us on the culinary journey of the high and lows of gardening and cooking – all over a glass of wine by Brown Brothers.

Free, but please book on 9819 1917 or RSVP on Facebook.

Jamie Mushin book launch of Quit for Life - Saturday 28 April 2012 at 4:00pm

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Saturday 28 April 2012 at 4:00pm

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

Quit for Life: How to Stop Smoking Simply, Without Stress, Forever by Jamie Mushin is a new book to help the 3 million cigarette smokers in Australia give up smoking.

Quit for Life looks at why people really smoke, and introduces mindfulness to help the reader deal with any cravings or other uncomfortable sensation that may arise once they quit smoking. Join us for the celebration.

Free, no need to book.

A Night of Chilling Tales - EVENT CANCELLED - Friday 13 April 2012 at 4:00pm

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Friday 13 April 2012 at 4:00pm

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

Together for one afternoon only we are bringing you the most fearful authors of all time…

Together they will talk about how and why they write of death…

Rhiannon Hart, author of the amazing Blood Song, that takes vampirism to a dark new level, Michael Pryor, author of The Extraordinaires, and the Laws of Magic series, Nansi Kunz, author of Dangerously Placed, a brilliant dark thriller with Sue Bursztynski, author of Wolfborn and Ben Chandler, author of Quillblade: Voyages Of The Flying Dragon.

Free, but you must book on 9819 1917

Suitable for ages-7-15 years old. Prizes for those covered in blood!

An evening with Masterchef winner Kate Bracks - Thursday 12 April 2012 at 6:30pm

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Thursday 12 April 2012 at 6:30pm

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

Join Australia’s latest MasterChef, Kate Bracks, as she takes us through her wonderful book The Sweet Life: The Basics and Beyond in a range of desserts and baked treats! Kate, as you know from TV is a working mother juggling, as we all do, the tasks of life. Sweet things, she’s says, helps. Brown Brothers will be serving wine for us to enjoy.

Free, but please book on 9819 1917.

Susan Moore and Doreen Rosenthal book launch of New Age Nanas - Tuesday 03 April 2012 at 6:30pm

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Tuesday 03 April 2012 at 6:30pm

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

Together Moore and Rosenthal will launch their book, New Age Nanas: Being a Grandmothers in the 21st Century.

Being a grandmother is one of life’s most important roles and many women can feel unprepared to take it on. New Age Nanas presents the rich and diverse views of over 1000 modern Australian grandmothers on what it is like to be a grandmother today, interwoven with expert commentary on how to make the most of this potentially wonderful and rewarding stage of life. This book is for grandmothers and their families to contemplate, learn from, laugh and cry with.

Free, no need to book