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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.
Tue 30 Jul
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
The Creeper with Margaret Hickey
Join award-winning author Margaret Hickey in conversation with Claudine Tinellis as they discuss her chilling new mystery novel, The Creeper.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Wed 31 Jul
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
All in the Mind with Lynne Malcolm
Join science journalist and author Lynne Malcolm as she discusses her latest book, All In The Mind.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Wed 31 Jul
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
A Thousand Miles From Care with Steve Johnson
A gripping and heartbreaking story, A Thousand Miles From Care tells the 30 year quest Steve Johnson undertook to uncover the truth.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Thu 8 Aug
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
The Honeyeater with Jessie Tu
Join author and book critic Jessie Tu in conversation with Tiffany Tsao as they discuss her new release, The Honeyeater.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Wed 14 Aug
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Jade and Emerald with Michelle See-Tho
Join Penguin Literary Prize winner Michelle See-Tho in conversation with James McKenzie Watson to discuss her debut fiction, Jade and Emerald.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2 Westfield /145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk
Thu 15 Aug
1.00 PM - 2.00 PM
The End of the Morning with Nadia Wheatley
Join author Nadia Wheatley as she discusses, The End of the Morning, the never-before-published novel by Charmian Clift, which Nadia has recently edited.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Wed 28 Aug
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
The Good Fight with Harry Garside
Join champion boxer and Olympic medalist Harry Garside as he discusses his memoir, The Good Fight.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Fri 30 Aug
3.45 PM - 4.45 PM
Local Author: Lyndy Marais
Join local author Lyndy Marais as she discusses her latest children's book, Oscar's Odyssey.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk
Thu 5 Sep
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Life Camera Action with Mitchell Burns
Join photographer Mitchell Burns in conversation as he discusses his memoir, Life, Camera, Action.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2 Westfield /145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk
Thu 12 Sep
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
The Venice Hotel with Tess Woods
Join acclaimed Australian author Tess Woods in conversation with Nicola Moriarty as they discuss her latest release, The Venice Hotel.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Tue 24 Sep
12.30 PM - 1.30 PM
The Golden Gang with Ian W. Shaw
Join author Ian W. Shaw in conversation with our Local Historian for the release of his latest historical non-fiction, The Golden Gang.
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.