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Upcoming author talks
We host regular author talks with well-known and popular authors. Bookings are essential and a small fee may be payable.
Wed 24 Apr
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Bone Lands with Pip Fioretti
Join local writer Pip Fioretti, as she discusses her rural crime fiction, Bone Lands.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Tue 30 Apr
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
The Lucky Ones with Melinda Ham
Join award-winning journalist and former foreign correspondent Melinda Ham in discussion with Nyah Fouad (Philanthropy Manager at Australia for UNHCR) as she discusses her anthology of Australian refugee journeys, The Lucky Ones.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk
Wed 8 May
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Idiots, Follies and Misadventures with Mikey Robins
Join comedian and armchair historian Mikey Robins as he tells the astonishing story of human stupidity from his non-fiction, Idiots, Follies and Misadventures.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Wed 15 May
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Maya's Dance with Helen Signy
Join author Helen Signy and Michelle Barraclough as they discuss Maya’s Dance, a fictional novel inspired by Holocaust survivor Lucie Pollak-Langford.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2 Westfield /145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk
Tue 21 May
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Sydney Writers' Festival: Deep Water with James Bradley
Join writer and critic James Bradley in conversation with Helen Sullivan as they discuss his environmental non-fiction, Deep Water as part of the Sydney Writers' Festival.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Thu 23 May
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Local Author: Elizabeth O'Brien
Join local author Elizabeth O'Brien as she discusses her children's book, Grandma Mary's Factory.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Fri 24 May
4.30 PM - 5.30 PM
Local Author: Spill the Beans
Join local authors from Spill the Beans writing group as they release their new anthology of short stories, Book No 5.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Tue 28 May
12.00 PM - 1.00 PM
Local Author: Jennie Keogh
Join local author Jennie Keogh as she discusses her book, How to Heal From Toxic Relationships.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Mon 3 Jun
10.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Local Author: Nettie Lodge
Join local author Nettie Lodge as she discusses her children's books, Tell Tails and The World's Greatest Tackle.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Tue 4 Jun
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
The Radio Hour with Victoria Purman
Join author Victoria Purman for an afternoon tea as she discusses her historical fiction, The Radio Hour.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk
Tue 4 Jun
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Safe Haven with Shankari Chandran
Join Miles Franklin award-winning author of Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens, Shankari Chandran, as she discusses her newest fiction, Safe Haven.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2 Westfield /145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk
Fri 7 Jun
6.00 PM - 7.00 PM
Ask Jules with Jules Robinson
Join beloved TV personality and entrepreneur Jules Robinson in conversation with Alison Daddo as they discuss her new release, Ask Jules.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Fri 14 Jun
1.00 PM - 2.00 PM
Local Author: Tony Howells
Join local author Tony Howells as he discusses his book, Killing Their Cousins.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Fri 21 Jun
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
A Woman of Courage with Tania Blanchard
Join author Tania Blanchard for an afternoon tea as she discusses her historical novel, A Woman of Courage.
Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery, above Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Authors Talk
Thu 27 Jun
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
The Work with Bri Lee
Join multi-award-winning author Bri Lee in conversation with Amy Dale as they discuss her debut fiction, The Work.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Local author program
Are you a local author or illustrator on the Northern Beaches? Have you recently self-published?
Our Local Author Program aims to support and promote our diverse local talent by providing an opportunity for independent or self-published authors, illustrators, and speakers to connect with their community and suggest their title for inclusion in our library collections.