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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. 

Thu 4 Sep
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Photo of author Michael Thompson with book cover

All The Perfect Days with Michael Thompson

Join journalist and author Michael Thompson in conversation with Claudine Tinellis as they discuss his newest release, All the Perfect Days.
Warringah Mall Library Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk
Fri 5 Sep
6.00 PM - 7.00 PM
Author Jane Caro with book cover Lyrebird

Lyrebird with Jane Caro

Join feminist icon, social commentator and Walkley Award winning journalist Jane Caro in conversation with Sandie Docker to discuss her thrilling new novel, Lyrebird.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Mon 15 Sep
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
illustrations of peoples silhouettes

Local Author: S. Caroline Hey

Join local author S. Caroline Hey as she discusses her new fiction novel, Off I Go...
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Education and Learning
Mon 29 Sep
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
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Local Author: David Lee

Join local author David Lee as he discusses his non-fiction on work-life balance, Is Your Boss Making You Sick?
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing
Mon 13 Oct
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
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Local Author: Roy Shackley

Join local author Roy Shackley as he discusses his new non-fiction and practical guide, Financial Literacy to Understand Money.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Education and Learning, Youth
Thu 16 Oct
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Photo of Author Fiona McIntosh with book cover

The Soldier's Daughter with Fiona McIntosh

Join international bestseller Fiona McIntosh as she shares her latest historical novel, The Soldier's Daughter.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Education and Learning

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.