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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 26 Jun
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Local Author: Cindy Davies
Join local author Cindy Davies as she discusses her latest book, The Favourite of the Harem.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
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
Sun 30 Jun
11.15 AM - 12.15 PM
Local Author: Kirsty Nancarrow
Join local author Kirsty Nancarrow as she discusses her book, Himalayan Dreams: The Story of Som Tamang.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Wed 3 Jul
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Love from Scratch with Amy Hutton
Join local author Amy Hutton in conversation with Claudine Tinellis as they discuss her newest rom-com, Love from Scratch.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Thu 11 Jul
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Local Author: Katie Brown
Join local author Katie Brown as she discusses her children's book, The Relaxation Rainbow: guided visualisations for children.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk
Wed 17 Jul
10.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Author Reading and Party with Belinda Murrell
Dress-up to celebrate the book launch of local children's author Belinda Murrell, with a magical reading.
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 24 Jul
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir with Sandie Docker
Join local author Sandie Docker in conversation with Cassie Hamer as they discuss her newest release, The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Authors Talk
Tue 30 Jul
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
The Creeper with Margaret Hickey
Join award-winning author Margaret Hickey as she discusses her chilling new mystery novel, The Creeper.
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
Thu 12 Sep
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
The Venice Hotel with Tess Woods
Join acclaimed Australian author Tess Woods as she discusses her latest release, The Venice Hotel.
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.