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An inspiring evening with Ben Crowe and Ash Barty
Launch
Wednesday 28 January, 6.15pm
Melbourne Town Hall, 90/130 Swanston St, Melbourne

Hear Ben Crowe and Ash Barty in conversation about the 9 perspective shifts that will change your life forever. Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.

 
Bird Deity by John Morrissey
Launch
Wednesday 11 February, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Join us to celebrate the launch of Bird Deity by John Morrissey

 
Dennis Altman in conversation
In conversation
Thursday 12 February, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Join us to hear Dennis Altman in conversation with Marieke Hardy about Righting my World.

 
The Gambler by J.P. Pomare
Launch
Friday 13 March, 6.00pm
The Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston St, Carlton

Join us to celebrate the launch of The Gambler by J.P. Pomare

Upcoming Events

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26 January – 1 February
Launch
Wednesday 28 January, 6.15pm
Melbourne Town Hall, 90/130 Swanston St, Melbourne

An inspiring evening with Ben Crowe and Ash Barty

2 February – 8 February
Launch
Wednesday 4 February, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Behind the Screens by Dr Niraj Lal

Launch
Wednesday 4 February, 6.00pm
Readings Emporium

The Other Child by Susi Fox

Launch
Thursday 5 February, 6.00pm
Readings Hawthorn

Side Character Energy by Olivia Tolich

Launch
Thursday 5 February, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

The Casino by Iain Ryan

9 February – 15 February
Launch
Wednesday 11 February, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Bird Deity by John Morrissey

Launch
Wednesday 11 February, 6.30pm
Readings State Library

Soft Serve by George Kemp

16 February – 22 February
Launch
Tuesday 17 February, 6.00pm
Readings Emporium

A Brain That Breathes by Jodi Wilson

Launch
Wednesday 18 February, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

How to Dress for Old Age by David Carlin and Peta Murray

Launch
Thursday 19 February, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Duty to Warn by Charlotte Grieve

Launch
Thursday 19 February, 6.30pm
Readings State Library

How Good Are Parklets? by Quentin Stevens

Launch
Friday 20 February, 6.00pm
Readings Hawthorn

Dark Desert Road by Tim Ayliffe

23 February – 1 March
Launch
Wednesday 25 February, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Back On My Feet by Olivia Ong

Launch
Thursday 26 February, 6.00pm
Readings Chadstone

The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan

Launch
Thursday 26 February, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Light Touch by Christine Godden

Launch
Thursday 26 February, 6.00pm
Readings Emporium

How to Date like a Dangerous Woman by Alita Brydon

2 March – 8 March
Launch
Thursday 5 March, 6.00pm
Readings Chadstone

The Boyfriend Clause by Bridie Blake

9 March – 15 March
Launch
Wednesday 11 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Two Islands by Ian Kemish

Launch
Thursday 12 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Melville’s Maritime Politics by David Mence

Launch
Thursday 12 March, 6.30pm
Readings State Library

The Architect’s House by Stephen Crafti

Launch
Friday 13 March, 6.00pm
The Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston St, Carlton

The Gambler by J.P. Pomare

16 March – 22 March
Launch
Monday 16 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Like, Follow, Die by Ashley Kalagian Blunt

Launch
Wednesday 18 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Where’s All the Community? by Julie Andrews

Launch
Thursday 19 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

The Cross Thieves by Alan Fyfe

30 March – 5 April
Launch
Tuesday 31 March, 6.00pm
Readings Emporium

Click by Sarah Bailey

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