Highlights from our April event program
Events Manager Chris Gordon shares some of her top six picks from our April event calendar.
Inga Simpson in conversation with Favel Parrett
Join us for an intimate evening with two award-winning authors: Inga Simpson and Favel Parrett. The two will talk about Simpson’s new novel, Where the Trees Were, a story about the innocence of childhood and the scars that stay with you for life.
When? 6.30pm, Tuesday 5 April
Where? Readings Carlton
Bookings? Free, but please book here.
David Dyer in conversation with Ben Ball
David Dyer’s The Midnight Watch, tells the true story of the crew of the ship Californian, who saw eight distress rockets fired by the Titanic on that fateful night, but failed to act. The author will be in conversation with Penguin publishing director Ben Ball.
When? 6.30pm, Wednesday 13 April
Where? Readings Hawthorn
Bookings? Free, but please book here.
Jennifer Rayner in conversation with Jeff Sparrow
Urgent and convincing, Generation Less investigates the life prospects of young Australians. Author Jennifer Rayner will discuss the book and its implications for Australia’s future with writer and editor Jeff Sparrow.
When? 6.30pm, Thursday 14 April
Where? Church of All Nations
Bookings? Tickets are $25 and include a copy of Generation Less. Please book here.
Emily Maguire in conversation with Clementine Ford
Come along to hear a fascinating conversation between author Emily Maguire, and writer and commentator Clementine Ford. Maguire’s new novel, An Isolated Incident, explores the aftermath of the brutal murder of a pretty young woman in the small NSW town of Strathdee.
When? 6.30pm, Thursday 14 April
Where? Readings Carlton
Bookings? Free, but please book here.
Alternative universes and diversity in OzYA
Here for Supanova, join interstate authors as they chat about alternative universes, diversity and the strength of women with our own Children’s Specialist Isobel Moore. Lynette Noni is the creator of the fantasy world Medora, a land full of impossibilities, and Wanda Wiltshire is the author of the Betrothed series, which opens up the realm of Faera.
When? 6.30pm, Thursday 14 April
Where? Readings St Kilda
Bookings? Free, but please book here.
The Readings YA Book Club: The Sidekicks
The Readings YA Book Club is an informal monthly gathering for enthusiasts of all ages to discuss YA literature. This month’s pick is the new novel from Will Kostakis, The Sidekicks, and we’re thrilled that the author himself will be joining us on the night.
When? 6.30pm, Wednesday 20 April
Where? Readings St Kilda
Bookings? Free, but please book here.
