Create compelling characters: Online course
This short course, delivered live online, aims to give you some essential frameworks, techniques and tools to create characters your […]
$100 – $140
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Louise Milligan, ‘Pheasants Nest’
Louise Milligan, ‘Pheasants Nest’
Multi-award-winning ABC journalist Louise Milligan talks about her brilliant new crime novel, Pheasants Nest, which challenges the norms of the […]
3 events,
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Book Signing: Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion
Book Signing: Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion
We are delighted to have these two literary rockstars, Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion, in our shop for one hour […]
Free
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Pankaj Mishra: The World After Gaza
Pankaj Mishra: The World After Gaza
Renowned author and intellectual Pankaj Mishra is joined by Antony Loewenstein for a timely and thoughtful discussion about Mishra’s new […]
$35.50
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Author in Conversation: Ella Ward talks about “The Cicada House”
Author in Conversation: Ella Ward talks about “The Cicada House”
Join us in the store to hear Ella talk with store owner, Tracey, about her new book, The Cicada House". […]
$10 – $33
2 events,
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HCV Book+Author talk: Critical Care by Geraldine Fela
HCV Book+Author talk: Critical Care by Geraldine Fela
In February 2025, the HCV’s Book+Author series returns at a new venue - Bard's Apothecary. Curated and hosted by Dr […]
$10
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The Wolf Tree by Laura McCluskey
The Wolf Tree by Laura McCluskey
Join us to celebrate the launch of Laura McCluskey's The Wolf Tree. The Wolf Tree is an eerie, atmospheric and […]
Free
2 events,
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
The program welcomes both native and EAL (English as an additional language) speakers. Friday 3 May 2024 - Friday 5 […]
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Anton Hur: Toward Eternity
Anton Hur: Toward Eternity
Embark on a journey through language, artificial intelligence and what it means to be human with twice International Booker Prize-shortlisted […]
$35.50
3 events,
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Introduction to Structure and Pacing in Fiction and Non-fiction
Introduction to Structure and Pacing in Fiction and Non-fiction
If you are starting a new fiction or non-fiction project, this workshop will give you the tools to start and […]
$80
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Lost Rocks (2025): End of an Era
Lost Rocks (2025): End of an Era
Lost Rocks is a slow-publishing artwork by A Published Event. It’s a library of 43 books, by 46 contemporary artists […]
Free
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A Present for Junket by Mandy Wildsmith
A Present for Junket by Mandy Wildsmith
Join us to celebrate the launch of Mandy Wildsmith's debut picture book, A Present for Junket, and hear Mandy in […]
Free
4 events,
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Children’s Writing Workshop with Shelley Davidow
Children’s Writing Workshop with Shelley Davidow
Discover the magic of writing with award-winning author Shelley Davidow at this children's writing workshop. Drawing from her new book […]
Free
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Storytime at Kids with Pip Harry and Carolyn Davis
Storytime at Kids with Pip Harry and Carolyn Davis
Join us for Storytime at Readings Kids, hosted by Readings expert storytellers. This weeks special guests are Pip Harry and […]
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Write, Edit, Publish: Navigating the Literary World with Anton Hur
Write, Edit, Publish: Navigating the Literary World with Anton Hur
Gain professional insights from award-winning translator and author Anton Hur in this special seminar for writers of all levels. Designed […]
$75.50
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5 events,
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Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa in conversation
Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa in conversation
Join us to hear Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa in conversation with Ebony MonCrief to discuss her book Fully Sikh: hot chips […]
Free
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Cats and Dogs
Cats and Dogs
It’s not raining, but it is an event celebrating the art of cats and dogs! We will be joined by […]
Free
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Salon Series
Salon Series
For our first Salon of 2025, we're thrilled to welcome Dani Netherclift. Dani will be speaking about her debut Vessel: […]
3 events,
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Patricia Wolf in conversation
Patricia Wolf in conversation
In partnership with Sisters in Crime Join us to hear Patricia Wolf in conversation with Janice Simpson to discuss her […]
Free
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Book Launch: Unbury the Dead
Book Launch: Unbury the Dead
Join us to celebrate the launch of Readings own Fiona Hardy's Unbury the Dead. Best mates Teddy and Alice are […]
Free
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Making and Breaking the News
Making and Breaking the News
Can robust public journalism save democracy? Veteran journalists Eric Beecher, Samantha Maiden and Alan Rusbridger come together to discuss the […]
$35.50
6 events,
Advanced Creative Non Fiction online course
In this six week 'live' online course with Dr Sian Prior (author 'Shy: a memoir' and 'Childless: a story of […]
$400 – $450
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Diana Reid in conversation
Diana Reid in conversation
Join us to hear Diana Reid in conversation with Readings own Christine Gordon. Hold your breath! A new novel by […]
Free
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Ange Crawford in conversation
Ange Crawford in conversation
Join us to hear Ange Crawford in conversation with Demet Divaroren as they discuss How to be Normal. When her dad […]
Free
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Arnold Dix The Promise
Arnold Dix The Promise
Arnold Dix became an unlikely hero when he promised to save forty-one men trapped after a tunnel collapse in the […]
Free
3 events,
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
The program welcomes both native and EAL (English as an additional language) speakers. Friday 3 May 2024 - Friday 5 […]
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How Australian Democracy Works
How Australian Democracy Works
Join The Conversation’s politics editor, Amanda Dunn and academic contributors to discuss democracy: how power works in this country. In recent […]
Free
2 events,
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The Big Backyard Plan by Kirsten Ealand and Laura Stitzel
The Big Backyard Plan by Kirsten Ealand and Laura Stitzel
Join us to celebrate the launch of Kirsten Ealand and Laura Stitzel's The Big Backyard Plan. Fun is multiplied by four, […]
2 events,
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Storytime at Kids
Storytime at Kids
Join us for Storytime at Readings Kids, hosted by Readings expert storytellers. Suitable for ages 0-8 years old. There is […]
Free
6 events,
Novel Feelings online book club: Hospital
In Sanya Rushdi's 'Hospital', a one-time research student with interests in philosophy and psychology is diagnosed with her third episode […]
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Book Launch: The Buried Life by Andrea Goldsmith
Book Launch: The Buried Life by Andrea Goldsmith
This event is booked out Join us to celebrate the launch of Andrea Goldsmith’s The Buried Life. In The Buried Life Andrea Goldsmith […]
Free
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Someone Like Me by Clem Bastow and Jo Case
Someone Like Me by Clem Bastow and Jo Case
Join editors Clem Bastow and Jo Case to celebrate the launch of Someone Like Me. In Someone Like Me, edited by […]
Free
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Laura McCluskey in conversation
Laura McCluskey in conversation
Join us in-store for an evening with Laura McCluskey to discuss her debut novel The Wolf Tree, A gripping and […]
4 events,
LYCEUM HIGHWAY & Metropolis Monologues
If you're looking for a night out at the theatre that is rich in storytelling, performed by a stellar line-up […]
$48 – $58
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Shift by Irma Gold
Shift by Irma Gold
Join us to celebrate the launch of Irma Gold's Shift. Gusty and gripping, tender and deeply compassionate, Shift is a compulsively readable story […]
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By Her Hand by Marion Taffe
By Her Hand by Marion Taffe
Join us to celebrate the launch of Marion Taffe's By Her Hand. By Her Hand is a powerful story, that delves into […]
6 events,
LYCEUM HIGHWAY & Metropolis Monologues
If you're looking for a night out at the theatre that is rich in storytelling, performed by a stellar line-up […]
$48 – $58
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The Thrill of It by Mandy Beaumont
The Thrill of It by Mandy Beaumont
Join us to celebrate the launch of Mandy Beaumont's The Thrill of It. Taut, chilling and unforgettable, The Thrill of It explores the […]
Free
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Sarah Grynberg in conversation
Sarah Grynberg in conversation
Join us to hear Sarah Grynberg in conversation with Jane Rocca. In Living A Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg unpacks her own […]
Free
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Sonya Voumard in conversation
Sonya Voumard in conversation
Join us to hear Sonya Voumard in conversation with Suzy Freeman-Greene, books and ideas editor at The Conversation. Tremor, the winner of […]
Free
6 events,
Transform your writing: Weekend retreat
Escape to a place where we focus on craft, creative practice, and mastery. Welcome to our first weekend writing retreat: […]
LYCEUM HIGHWAY & Metropolis Monologues
If you're looking for a night out at the theatre that is rich in storytelling, performed by a stellar line-up […]
$48 – $58
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
The program welcomes both native and EAL (English as an additional language) speakers. Friday 3 May 2024 - Friday 5 […]
8 events,
LYCEUM HIGHWAY & Metropolis Monologues
If you're looking for a night out at the theatre that is rich in storytelling, performed by a stellar line-up […]
$48 – $58
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Writing Romance and Intimacy
Writing Romance and Intimacy
In the midst of a booming interest in the romance genre, how can we set our writing apart and produce […]
$215
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Women Write History
Women Write History
Join us for our FREE annual all-day celebration of women writers, featuring bestselling authors in lively panel discussions on the […]
Free
10 events,
LYCEUM HIGHWAY & Metropolis Monologues
If you're looking for a night out at the theatre that is rich in storytelling, performed by a stellar line-up […]
$48 – $58
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Writing Short Stories: Micro and Flash Fiction
Writing Short Stories: Micro and Flash Fiction
This fresh workshop explores the gifts and challenges of very short fiction. Come along and play on the page with […]
$150
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Storytime at Kids
Storytime at Kids
Join us for Storytime at Readings Kids, hosted by Readings expert storytellers. Suitable for ages 0-8 years old. There is […]
Free
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Skippy Blackfeet by Rebecca Fraser
Skippy Blackfeet by Rebecca Fraser
Join us to celebrate the launch of Rebecca Fraser's Skippy Blackfeet. Skippy Blackfeet lives behind the cemetery walls, hungry and lonely. When […]
Free
9 events,
LYCEUM HIGHWAY & Metropolis Monologues
If you're looking for a night out at the theatre that is rich in storytelling, performed by a stellar line-up […]
$48 – $58
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Guy Mirabella in conversation
Guy Mirabella in conversation
Join us to hear Guy Mirabella in conversation with Readings own Chris Gordon to discuss what it means to live […]
Free
The Cadaver Palaver
The Cadaver Palaver
Bennett Cooper Sullivan, gentleman adventurer and rakish raconteur, has reluctantly returned to so-called civilization to share his latest thrilling tale! […]
$31 – $39
13 events,
LYCEUM HIGHWAY & Metropolis Monologues
If you're looking for a night out at the theatre that is rich in storytelling, performed by a stellar line-up […]
$48 – $58
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Short Story Online Feedback Clinic
Short Story Online Feedback Clinic
In this online feedback clinic, author Rashida Murphy will provide feedback on your short fiction, enabling you to improve your […]
$215
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Lamb by Barry Hill
Lamb by Barry Hill
Join Barry Hill with Raimond Gaita and Jennifer Harrison for a celebration of Barry Hill's latest collection of poetry, Lamb. Since […]
Free
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The World of Mab Grimwade
The World of Mab Grimwade
Searching for the imprint of a woman’s life is a challenge repeatedly expressed by the biographers of women, and Mab […]
Gold Coin Entry
10 events,
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Scenes Seen by Jim Daly
Scenes Seen by Jim Daly
Join us to celebrate the launch of Jim Daly's Scenes Seen: An Actor's Life in Australia. This is not a warm […]
Free
The Cadaver Palaver
The Cadaver Palaver
Bennett Cooper Sullivan, gentleman adventurer and rakish raconteur, has reluctantly returned to so-called civilization to share his latest thrilling tale! […]
$31 – $39
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Which way is that thing I don’t like? Book Launch
Which way is that thing I don’t like? Book Launch
Come to Tramway Hotel for a fun night of literature, and help me launch the book into the world. There […]
Free
10 events,
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Essence by Thuy On
Essence by Thuy On
Join us to celebrate the launch of Thuy On's Essence. Following on from Turbulence and Decadence, Essence continues Thuy On's exploration into language and broadens its […]
Free
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Greta Bradman in conversation
Greta Bradman in conversation
In What Matters to You, psychologist Greta Bradman explains how our values impact the way we interpret, evaluate and respond to the […]
Free
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Dinner with Holly Gramazio and Emily Spurr
Dinner with Holly Gramazio and Emily Spurr
Join us for a night of conversation and food to celebrate Holly Gramazio's book The Husbands! Location: Luxsmith, 5 Gamon […]
$65.00
7 events,
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
The program welcomes both native and EAL (English as an additional language) speakers. Friday 3 May 2024 - Friday 5 […]
The Cadaver Palaver
The Cadaver Palaver
Bennett Cooper Sullivan, gentleman adventurer and rakish raconteur, has reluctantly returned to so-called civilization to share his latest thrilling tale! […]
$31 – $39
6 events,
Clunes Booktown – SAVE THE DATE
Clunes Booktown is returning in 2025 over the weekend of 22 -23 March! Get ready for another year of bookish […]
The Cadaver Palaver
The Cadaver Palaver
Bennett Cooper Sullivan, gentleman adventurer and rakish raconteur, has reluctantly returned to so-called civilization to share his latest thrilling tale! […]
$31 – $39
6 events,
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Hand-operated Poetry
Hand-operated Poetry
Practicing a second expressive outlet alongside poetry often brings great rewards. Poets that are also photographers, ceramicists, knitters, painters, gardeners, […]
$80
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Storytime at Kids
Storytime at Kids
Join us for Storytime at Readings Kids, hosted by Readings expert storytellers. Suitable for ages 0-8 years old. There is […]
Free
6 events,
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Storytime at Kids
Storytime at Kids
Join us for Storytime at Readings Kids, hosted by Readings expert storytellers. Suitable for ages 0-8 years old. There is […]
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Crafty Kids’ Lab
Crafty Kids’ Lab
Busy hands make happy hearts. Step into a world of imagination at Crafty Kids’ Lab – a fun-filled space bursting […]
Free – $5
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St John Melbourne: the book event
St John Melbourne: the book event
Founded by Trevor Gulliver and Fergus Henderson in 1994, St John is perhaps the most influential British restaurant in the […]
$15
7 events,
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Writers on Campus: Writing Beginnings
Writers on Campus: Writing Beginnings
How do you become a writer? Where do you start? This month, we explore the experiences and possibilities of writers […]
Free
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Hamish McDonald in conversation
Hamish McDonald in conversation
Join us to hear Hamish McDonald in conversation with Professor Michael Wesley Stretching from Fiji in the east to New […]
Free
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Robert Dessaix: Chameleon [Kyneton]
Robert Dessaix: Chameleon [Kyneton]
Revered Australian writer Robert Dessaix casts his self-reflective eye over a writing life brimming with adventure and wisdom. Robert Dessaix […]
Free
7 events,
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The Restless Mind of Robert Dessaix
The Restless Mind of Robert Dessaix
Revered Australian writer Robert Dessaix casts his self-reflective eye over a writing life brimming with adventure and wisdom. Robert Dessaix […]
$29.50
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Family History Workshop: Become an Ancestry Pro
Family History Workshop: Become an Ancestry Pro
Ready to uncover the stories of your ancestors? Join us for our Become an Ancestry Pro workshop, designed to help […]
$22 – $33
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Meanjin launch: Autumn 2025
Meanjin launch: Autumn 2025
Join us and writers, readers, and poets to launch Meanjin 84.1 Autumn 2025. Free, but bookings are essential. Please book here.
5 events,
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First Name Second Name by Steve MinOn
First Name Second Name by Steve MinOn
Join us to celebrate the launch of Steve MinOn's First Name Second Name. In this darkly ironic novel, a dead man […]
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Author Talk: Faraday – A Community Rediscovered
Author Talk: Faraday – A Community Rediscovered
Faraday, such a beautiful part of the world. A small hamlet in rural Victoria, nestled under the serene gaze of […]
Free
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Best of Australian Poems 2024 Showcase
Best of Australian Poems 2024 Showcase
Be inspired by a collection of our finest poets who have distilled the indelible events, challenges and triumphs of the […]
$19.50
4 events,
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
The program welcomes both native and EAL (English as an additional language) speakers. Friday 3 May 2024 - Friday 5 […]
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Australian Romance Readers Awards
Australian Romance Readers Awards
The Australian Romance Readers Association is pleased to announce the seventeenth annual Australian Romance Readers Awards will be presented at […]
$125
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Dressed in Black by Lisa MacKinney
Dressed in Black by Lisa MacKinney
Join us to celebrate the launch of Lisa MacKinney's Dressed in Black. Historian Lisa MacKinney marshals an impressive array of new […]
Free
6 events,
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A Romantic Rendezvous in Melbourne, 2025
A Romantic Rendezvous in Melbourne, 2025
A multi-author signing event featuring special guests Nalini Singh and Julie Ann Walker, along with more than 30 local romance […]
$22 – $55
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Life Writing: Writing the Tides
Life Writing: Writing the Tides
Writing the Tides explores the art of narrating profound and pivotal life experiences with elegance, honesty and impact. This workshop […]
$150
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Panel Discussion: When the West Makes the News
Panel Discussion: When the West Makes the News
Have you ever wondered why the Western Suburbs show up the way they do in the mainstream news cycle? From […]
6 events,
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Storytime at Kids
Storytime at Kids
Join us for Storytime at Readings Kids, hosted by Readings expert storytellers. Suitable for ages 0-8 years old. There is […]
Free
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Vicki Couzens: Stolen Lands, Stolen Language
Vicki Couzens: Stolen Lands, Stolen Language
Yoonggama - the promise of continuance, of futurity. Join Dr Vicki Couzens as she shares her extensive work understanding restorative […]
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Poetry and Wine at West Footscray Wines
Poetry and Wine at West Footscray Wines
Step into a beautiful courtyard for poetry readings, wine and nibbles with Thuy On, Amanda Anastasi, Lia Dewey-Morgan and Gurmeet […]
2 events,
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The Next Big Thing: Twists and Turns
The Next Big Thing: Twists and Turns
Six compelling debut voices in Australian fiction join us for a genre-loving edition of the first The Next Big Thing […]
$19.50