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SUMMARY:A Study in Sparkling by Jodi McAlister
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to host the launch of Jodi McAlister’s new romance\, A Study in Sparkling.\n\nA Study in Sparkling\, the second book in the Love Notes series\, follows Fiona Fisher who thought she had it all. But when her husband reveals that he’s leaving her for his secret second family\, Fiona is left devastated and humiliated. Satoshi Tsukamoto wants it all. He’s the owner of a popular wine bar\, and he’s studying for the hardest test in the world: the Master Sommelier exam. There aren’t enough hours in the day for anything else – except maybe Fiona\, his favourite customer\, and the woman he’s head-over-heels in love with.\n\nOn paper\, Fiona and Satoshi make no sense. He’s eight years younger than her and has no time for romance. She’s a single mother and doesn’t know if she’ll ever be able to trust anyone again. But how can Fiona resist when Satoshi suggests they give into their mutual attraction to let off some steam? And how can Satoshi resist when the woman he adores is finally within his grasp – even if they’ve agreed to keep things casual?\n\nFree\, but bookings are essential.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/a-study-in-sparkling-by-jodi-mcalister/
LOCATION:Readings Hawthorn\, 687 Glenferrie Rd\,\, Hawthorn\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,Writers
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SUMMARY:Place as Character: The Art of Evoking Setting
DESCRIPTION:The most memorable books don’t simply tell a story\, they transport us.\n\nBrooke Crawford captures the festive streets of London\, Jenna Lo Bianco immerses readers in the culinary delights of Italy\, Christine Newell brings the vibrant city of Seoul to life\, while Anne Freeman revisits Melbourne’s post-millennium underground rave scene. In each case\, place becomes far more than a backdrop\, it becomes an essential part of the story.\n\nTogether\, these authors will explore how atmosphere\, culture\, memory and landscape shape the stories we tell\, and how place influences character\, conflict and emotion. They’ll share the research\, observations and lived experiences that help transform a setting from a location on a map into something readers can see\, hear\, smell and feel. Discover how writers capture a place’s spirit\, why certain settings linger long after we’ve turned the final page\, and the powerful role setting plays in creating immersive and unforgettable stories.\n\nFree\, but bookings are essential.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/place-as-character-the-art-of-evoking-setting/
LOCATION:Readings Hawthorn\, 687 Glenferrie Rd\,\, Hawthorn\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,Writers
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SUMMARY:Place as Character: The Art of Evoking Setting
DESCRIPTION:Join Brooke Crawford\, Jenna Lo Bianco\, Christine Newell and Anne Freeman for a discussion on the art of evoking setting. \n\n\nSaturday 8 August\, 4.00pm\nReadings Hawthorn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe most memorable books don’t simply tell a story\, they transport us.  \nBrooke Crawford captures the festive streets of London\, Jenna Lo Bianco immerses readers in the culinary delights of Italy\, Christine Newell brings the vibrant city of Seoul to life\, while Anne Freeman revisits Melbourne’s post-millennium underground rave scene. In each case\, place becomes far more than a backdrop\, it becomes an essential part of the story.  \nTogether\, these authors will explore how atmosphere\, culture\, memory and landscape shape the stories we tell\, and how place influences character\, conflict and emotion. They’ll share the research\, observations and lived experiences that help transform a setting from a location on a map into something readers can see\, hear\, smell and feel. Discover how writers capture a place’s spirit\, why certain settings linger long after we’ve turned the final page\, and the powerful role setting plays in creating immersive and unforgettable stories.  \nFree\, but bookings are essential.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/place-as-character-the-art-of-evoking-setting-2/
LOCATION:Readings Hawthorn\, 687 Glenferrie Rd\,\, Hawthorn\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,Places to Visit,Writers
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SUMMARY:Elvis and Me by Gillian Wills
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to host the launch of Gillian Wills’s Elvis and Me.\n\nElvis is underweight\, emotionally damaged\, saddle-phobic – and\, despite being sold as “perfect for beginners\,” is anything but. With the guidance of a gifted ‘horse whisperer’\, she learns to care for Elvis’s wounded body and spirit. Slowly\, unexpectedly\, Elvis leads her toward a new understanding of self-worth\, creativity\, and what it means to truly connect – with an animal\, and with herself.\n\nGuitarists\, Tristan and Aidan Wood will perform a prelude for the launch.\n\nFree\, but bookings are essential.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/elvis-and-me-by-gillian-wills/
LOCATION:Readings Hawthorn\, 687 Glenferrie Rd\,\, Hawthorn\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,Writers
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SUMMARY:Natalie Paull in conversation
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have the sweetest person we know\, the creator of Beatrix Bakes\, Natalie Paull\, join us to talk about her new cook book\, Sweet Heart.\n\nWhat does your sweet heart desire? Perhaps something fruity or tangy? Maybe something creamy or nutty? Something dark and bitter? Fluffy and flaky? Whatever you’re craving\, Sweet Heart is your one-stop bake book. This unmissable collection serves up classics and inspired flavour twists\, and includes everything from Natalie’s most straightforward recipes – many can be whipped up simply with hand beaters – to treats for those in the mood for a baking adventure. These are recipes so heart-burstingly good\, they will make you weep with joy.\n\nTickets:\nBook and ticket – $50 per person\, includes a signed copy of Sweet Heart\nGeneral – $10 per person\, no book included.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/natalie-paull-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Readings Hawthorn\, 687 Glenferrie Rd\,\, Hawthorn\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,Writers
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SUMMARY:Katie Hoskins in conversation
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have Katie Hoskins join us to talk about her debut novel\, When the Party’s Over.\n\nOne party. One pill. Mothers don’t get second chances. Natalie knows her life looks perfect from the outside: Three young children\, a loving husband\, the tastefully renovated Eastern Suburbs cottage. So why does she feel so suffocated? On her 36th birthday\, all Natalie wants is to gather her two best friends and leave their responsibilities behind just for one night. But when the party’s over\, she finds eighteen-month-old Toby clutching an unmistakable colourful tablet – with a quarter missing.\n\nWhat kind of mother could let this happen? As Toby recovers and returns home\, the fallout really begins. Because each of these women has their own truth about that night – and when it all comes to light\, will any of their friendships survive?\n\nFree\, but bookings are essential.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/katie-hoskins-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Readings Hawthorn\, 687 Glenferrie Rd\,\, Hawthorn\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,Writers
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SUMMARY:Living with a Person with Dementia by Bernie McCarthy
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to host the launch of Bernie McCarthy’s Living with a Person with Dementia.\n\nDementia poses a profound and difficult journey for those directly affected\, and for their loved ones and caregivers too. Living with a Person with Dementia is full of valuable guidance and support as you navigate the transition from intimate relationship to the role of compassionate caregiver. It explores the foundations of understanding the person with dementia and the daily challenges they may encounter\, while also offering insights that help caregivers to forge a healthy approach to understanding their loved ones and themselves.\n\nFree\, but bookings are essential.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/living-with-a-person-with-dementia-by-bernie-mccarthy/
LOCATION:Readings Hawthorn\, 687 Glenferrie Rd\,\, Hawthorn\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,Writers
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