store_stkilda On the first weekend of October the newer and bigger Readings St Kilda shop opens with a bang.

To celebrate we have invited a fabulous list of local writers, illustrators and musicians to share their latest work. We hope you can join in the opening weekend festivities.

Sat 2nd October

Kim Kane for the kids -10.30am
Join local author Kim as she reads aloud and talks about her new clever, funny picture book The Vegetable Ark - about a pair of brothers with totally different approaches to a crisis.

Kate Holden in conversation with Michael Williams - 2pm
Kate Holden (In My Skin) will talk about her new book The Romantic about her travels and loves in Italy with the Wheeler Centre’s Michael Williams.

Jazz with The Fallingwater Trio - 6pm
The trio of Phil Bywater saxophone, Elliott Folvig, guitar and Dale Lindrea, electric bass will play some seductive soundscapes.

Sunday 3rd October

Andy Griffiths for the kids - 10.30am
Don’t miss your chance for free riotous fun based on his new book The Very Bad Book.

Ann James for the kids - 12pm
Local illustrator will talk through the creative processes involved in illustrating her latest book Chester and Gil.

Bob Franklin and Tony Martin - 3pm
Local funny man and author Bob Franklin will talk about his recent book of short stories Under Stones and cult comedy hero Tony Martin will speak about his memoir A Nest of Occasionals.

Don’t miss these fantastic events at our bigger and better St Kilda shop, 112 Acland St. RSVPs essential on 9525 3852 or by email.

Arrive early on both days to see Spot the Dog up to his tricks! Plus there'll be door prizes awarded all weekend when you spend over $20 in the new shop.

new-st-kilda Down the back of the new Readings St Kilda.