At Avenue Bookstore, we invite the writers you’ve loved on the page to speak to you in person. Thought-provoking, award-winning and beloved favourite authors join us to share more of their words and to answer your questions.
Join us at Avenue Bookstore for a wide range of events across all our stores, including book launches, signings and In Conversations, where we ask novelists, historians, public figures and cultural critics about their work, lives and passions.
From the best-loved children’s writers, including Andy Griffiths and Leigh Hobbs, to thought-provoking novelists such as Sofie Laguna, Michele de Kretser and Robert Drewe, through to biographers and historians like Clare Wright and Sarah Krasnostein, and cultural icons such as Jimmy Barnes, Fiona Patten and Megan Hess, we bring the writers directly to you.
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Upcoming Events
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick is delighted to present much loved Melbourne author Arnold Zable.
Arnold will be in conversation with author Bram Presser discussing his new work of nonfiction The Watermill.
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick
434 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick
Wednesday 18th March, 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start
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Avenue Bookstore Richmond is delighted to present freelance writer, novelist, recovering teacher, and bestselling author of Teacher Gabbie Stroud.
Gabbie will be in conversation with ABC broadcaster Jacinta Parsons discussing her new book Dear Parents - Letters from the Teacher.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan St Richmond
Tuesday 4th February, 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Avenue Bookstore invites you to join us for the launch of Kirsten Alexander's new book Riptides.
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick
434 Glenhuntly Rd, Elsternwick
Thursday 6th February, 6pm for a 6:30pm start
Bob Hawke: The Complete Biography
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park is delighted to present an exclusive Melbourne event with the acclaimed author Blanche d'Alpuget.
Blanche will be in conversation with author and journalist George Megalogenis discussing the highly anticipated revised and updated Bob Hawke: The Complete Biography.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Thursday 5th December, 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Generation F - Virginia Trioli This event is now fully booked!
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park is delighted to present the award-winning ABC journalist, television and radio presenter Virginia Trioli.
Virginia will be in conversation with journalist Louise Bellamy discussing her book Generation F.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Thursday 28th November, 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Avenue Bookstore Richmond is delighted to present the award-winning writer, editor and bookseller Bri Lee.
Bri will be in conversation with musician and Triple J broadcaster Nkechi Anele, discussing and reading from her new book Beauty.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Tuesday 26th November, 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Your Own Kind of Girl - Clare Bowditch
Avenue Bookstore Richmond is delighted to present the ARIA award-winning singer and actress Clare Bowditch.
Clare will be in conversation with Avenue's Barbara Hogarth, discussing and reading from her new memoir Your Own Kind of Girl.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Wednesday 27th November, 6:45pm for a 7pm start
488 Rules for Life - Kitty Flanagan
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present the extraordinary, wise and hilarious queen of stand-up Kitty Flanagan.
Kitty will be with Avenue's Tim Byrne in an exclusive Melbourne bookstore event talking about 488 Rules for Life, her essential guide to surviving the modern world, one rule at a time!
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Wednesday 13th November, 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Field of Poppies - Carmel Bird
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present winner of the Patrick White Literary Award and three times shortlisted author for the Miles Franklin Award, Carmel Bird.
Carmel will be in conversation with fellow author Leah Kaminsky, discussing and reading from her new novel Field of Poppies.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Monday 11th November, 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Maybe the Horse Will Talk - Elliot Perlman This event is now fully booked!
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present multi-award winning author Elliot Perlman. After a sell-out event at Elsternwick,
we are presenting a second event in store at Albert Park
Elliot will be in conversation with Debi Enker discussing his highly anticipated new novel Maybe the Horse Will Talk.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Wednesday 6th November, 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present award winning author of The Slap and Barracuda, Christos Tsiolkas.
Christos will be in conversation with Avenue's Tim Byrne, discussing and reading from his highly anticipated new novel Damascus.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Tuesday 29th October, 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Stella Prize winning author Charlotte Wood.
Charlotte will be in conversation with Avenue's Barbara Hogarth, discussing and reading from her brand new novel The Weekend.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Thursday 24th October, 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present internationally renowned illustrator and author Megan Hess in an exclusive Melbourne appearance.
Megan will be greeting fans and signing copies of her new book Elegance: The Beauty of French Fashion.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Sunday 20th October, 11am
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present acclaimed Australian journalist and bestselling author Chris Hammer.
Chris will be in conversation with Avenue's Tim Byrne, discussing and reading from his new propulsive thriller Silver.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Tuesday 15th October, 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Stella Prize winning author Heather Rose.
Heather will be in conversation with James Ley, reading from and discussing her new novel Bruny.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Friday 11th October, 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Maybe the Horse Will Talk - Elliot Perlman
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present multi-award winning author Elliot Perlman.
Elliot will be in conversation with Avenue's Barbara Hogarth discussing his highly anticipated new novel Maybe the Horse Will Talk, due for Australian release 1st October.
Glen Eira Town Hall Theatrette
Corner Glen Eira & Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield
Thursday 3rd October, 6:15pm for a 6.30pm start
Smashed Avocado - Nicole Haddow
Avenue Bookstore & Black Inc! invite you to join us for the launch of journalist Nicole Haddow's new book Smashed Avocado: How I cracked the property market and you can too.
Nicole's book will be launched by Rebecca Thistleton, Media Manager to the Victorian Treasurer.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Wednesday 4th September, 6:30pm for a 7pm start
Avenue Bookstore is delighted once again to present Richmond and All-Australian football superstar Alex Rance.
Alex will be in store signing copies of his fabulous second book for kids Rabbit's Hop.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Friday 30th August, 4pm
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Australian journalist, TV editor and author Tim Ayliffe.
Tim will be in conversation with ABC television presenter and author Paul Kennedy discussing his new thirller State of Fear.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Wednesday 28th August, 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present international bestselling author of Us, One Day, The Understudy and Starter for Ten, David Nicholls.
David will be discussing his new novel Sweet Sorrows with Avenue Bookstore's Barbara Hogarth.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Duindas Place, Albert Park
Tuesday 27th August, 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Paris and Other Disappointments - Adam Rozenbachs
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present two of Australia's most brilliant comedians, broadcasters and commentators, Adam Rozenbachs and Sam Pang.
The pair will be discussing Adam's new book Paris and Other Disappointments, a memoir about family and travel based on his sold-out Comedy Festival show.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan St, Richmond
Wednesday 21st August, 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present one of Australia's leading songwriters, from Cold Chisel to Tex, Don & Charlie, Don Walker.
Don will be discussing his new book Songs: From Flame Trees to Khe Sanh, a combination of lyrics from his extensive career and autobiographical sketches and anecdotes.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan St, Richmond
Wednesday 3rd July, 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Avenue Bookstore invites you to join us for a glass of sparkling with author Lee Kofman and Ventura Press.
Lee will be celebrating the release of her new book Split: True Stories of Leaving, Loss and New Beginnings.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan St, Richmond
Thursday 20th June, 6:30pm for a 7pm start
Invented Lives - Andrea Goldsmith
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present award-winning author Andrea Goldsmith.
Andrea will be in conversation with Avenue's Tim Byrne discussing her new novel Invented Lives.
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick
434 Glenhuntly Rd, Elsternwick
Thursday 30th May, 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start
Anxious Kids - Michael Grose & Dr Jodi Richardson
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present one of Australia's leading parenting and educational writers Michael Grose and expert on anxiety and founder of Happier on Purpose Dr Jodi Richardson.
Michael and Jodi will be discussing their new groundbreaking book Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Tuesday 7th May, 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present writer and journalist, Marina Benjamin.
Marina will be in conversation with Tali Lavi discussing her new memoir Insomnia.
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick
434 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick
Monday 6th May, 6.15 for 6.30pm start
Small Garden Design - Paul Bangay
Avenue Bookstore invites you to join us for a glass of sparkling with renowned landscape designer and Avenue favourite Paul Bangay.
Paul will be celebrating the release of his new book Small Garden Design.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Thursday 11th April, 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Israeli-Australian author Lee Kofman discussing her new memoir Imperfect.
Lee will be in conversation with author and journalist Jenny Valentish.
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick
434 Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick
Thursday 4th April, 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present eminent Melbourne lawyer and human rights advocate Gillian Triggs talking about her bestselling recent memoir Speaking Up.
Gillian will be discussing her journey as president of the Australian Human Rights Commission, where she advocated for the disempowered and marginalised under relentless political pressure and media scrutiny.
Albert Park Primary School Hall
Corner Bridport St & Cardigan Place, Albert Park
Tuesday 19th March, 6.45pm for a 7pm start
The Hollow Bones - Leah Kaminsky
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick is delighted to present eminent Melbourne doctor and award-winning writer Leah Kaminsky reading from and discussing her new novel The Hollow Bones.
Leah will be in conversation with Avenue Bookstore's Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick
434 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick
Wednesday 13th March, 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start
The Best of World Cruising - Catriona Rowntree
Avenue Bookstore invites you to join us for a glass of sparkling with Getaway presenter and 'Australia's Most Travelled Woman' Catriona Rowntree.
Catriona will be launching her beautiful and inspirational new book The Best of World Cruising.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Thursday 7th March, 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Beautiful You - Nat Kringoudis
Avenue Bookstore invites you to join us for a glass of sparkling with doctor of Chinese medicine, fertility queen and hormone health guru Nat Kringoudis.
Nat will be launching her sensational new book on hormonal health Beautiful You.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Wednesday 6th March, 6.30pm for a 7pm start
The Rosie Result - Graeme Simsion
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present bestselling Australian author Graeme Simsion reading from and discussing The Rosie Result, the final installment in the much-loved Rosie trilogy.
Graeme will be in conversation with Avenue Bookstore's Tim Byrne.
Albert Park Primary School Hall
Corner Bridport St & Cardigan Place, Albert Park
Monday 11th February, 6.45pm for a 7pm start
Roots, Radicals and Rockers - Billy Bragg
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present an Australian exclusive event with the celebrated folk rock musician, political activist and author Billy Bragg.
Billy will be reading from and talking about his recent book Roots, Radicals and Rockers.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Monday 26th November, 6.45pm for a 7pm start
Mirka and Georges: A Culinary Affair - Lesley Harding & Kendrah Morgan
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Lesley Harding and Kendrah Morgan discussing Mirka and Georges: A Culinary Affair.
Lesley and Kendrah will be in conversation with Avenue Bookstore's Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Tuesday 23rd October, 6.45pm for a 7pm start
Avenue Bookstore invites you to join us in celebrating the launch of the beautiful new book of Australian country-style gardens by Simon Griffiths, Garden Love.
Enjoy a glass of sparkling with us as Paul Bangay launches Simon's new book, Garden Love.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Monday 15th October, 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Sex, Drugs and the Electoral Roll - Fiona Patten
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present former sex worker and advocate, founder and leader of Reason, and MLC in the Victorian Parliament Fiona Patten!
Fiona will be in conversation with Avenue Bookstore's Tim Byrne, discussing her new book Sex, Drugs and the Electoral Roll.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Thursday, 11th October, 6.45pm for a 7pm start
You Daughters of Freedom - Clare Wright
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present award-winning Australian author of The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka, Clare Wright, in conversation with Jeff Sparrow!
Clare will be reading from and discussing her groundbreaking new book, You Daughters of Freedom.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Tuesday, 9th October, 6.45pm for a 7pm start
Iconic: The Masters of Italian Fashion - Megan Hess
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Megan Hess in an exclusive Melbourne appearance!
Megan will be signing copies of her stunning new book, Iconic: The Masters of Italian Fashion.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Saturday 6th October, 10am
Gardens on the Edge - Christine Reid
Avenue Bookstore invites you to join us in celebrating the launch of the stunning new book of Australian gardens by Christine Reid with photography from Simon Griffith.
Enjoy a glass of sparkling with as us as we launch Christine's book, Gardens on the Edge.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Thursday, 4th October, 6.30pm for a 7pm start
The Children's House - Alice Nelson
Avenue Bookstore invites you to join us in celbrating the launch of the highly-anticipated new novel by Alice Nelson, The Children's House
Enjoy a glass of sparkling with us as we launch Alice's book - including an in conversation with Leah Kaminsky!
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Wednesday, 3rd October, 6.45pm for a 7pm start
The Year of the Farmer - Rosalie Ham
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present best-selling Australian Australian author of The Dressmaker, Rosalie Ham, in conversation with Barbara Hogarth.
Rosalie will be reading from and discussing her highly anticipated new novel, The Year of the Farmer.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Monday 1st October, 6.45pm for 7pm start
Come and meet the best-selling children's author and illustrator!
Next Tuesday Leigh Hobbs will be at Albert Park Primary School doing a series of workshops with students across all levels.
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to announce that after school, Leigh is crossing the road and coming into Avenue Bookstore for a very special book signing!
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Tuesday 11th September, 3.30pm-4.30pm
Loose Units - Paul F. Verhoeven
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present writer, Triple J & ABC-TV broadcaster and entertainer Paul F. Verhoeven!
Paul will be in conversation with comedian and actress Tegan Higginbotham discussing Paul's darkly humourous new book, Loose Units.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Thursday, 30th August, 6.45pm for a 7pm start
The True Colour of the Sea - Robert Drewe
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present award-winning Australian author Robert Drewe in conversation with Avenue Bookstore's Barbara Hogarth.
Robert will be reading from and discussing his acclaimed new book of short stories, The True Colour of the Sea.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Monday, 3rd September, 6.45pm for a 7pm start
The Football Solution - George Megalogenis
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present acclaimed journalist and author George Megalogenis in conversation with Martin Flanagan
George will be discussing his new book, The Football Solution.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Tuesday, 14th August, 6.45pm for a 7pm start
This is a free event. Limited seating will be available, but cannot be reserved.
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating the launch of Ben Doherty's Nagaland.
Former foreign correspondent, The Guardian's Ben Doherty, launches onto the literary world with his enthralling debut novel, set in the far north-east of India. Ben will be in conversation with World Vision Chief Advocate Tim Costello.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Thursday, 9th August 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Light refreshments will be served.
This is a free event. Limited seating will be available, but cannot be reserved.
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present actor, comedian, television presenter and author
Michael Veitch in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Michael will be reading from and discussing his new book, Hell Ship.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Wednesday, 8th August, 6.45pm for a 7pm start
This is a free event. Limited seating will be available, but cannot be reserved.
The Fireflies of Autumn - Moreno Giovannoni
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Moreno
Giovannoni in conversation with Dan Giovannoni!
Moreno will be reading from and discussing his highly acclaimed book of tales, The Fireflies of Autumn.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Tuesday, 31st July, 6.45pm for a 7pm start
The Bookshop of the Broken Hearted - Robert Hillman
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Robert Hillman in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Robert will be reading from and discussing his highly acclaimed new novel The Bookshop of the Broken Hearted.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Wednesday, 27th June 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Richmond and all-Australian football superstar Alex Rance!
Alex will be signing copies of his fabulous first book for younger kids, Tiger's Roar.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Saturday, 23rd June, 1.30pm
This is a free event. No bookings are required.
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Melbourne writer Anita Selzer in conversation with Barbara Hogarth.
Anita will be reading from and discussing her debut novel, I Am Sasha.
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick
434 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick
Tuesday, 1st May, 6.15pm for 6.30pm start
Butterfly on a Pin - Alannah Hill
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating the launch of the highly anticipated memoir Butterfly on a Pin by Alannah Hill.
Enjoy a glass of sparkling with us as we launch this stunning book - including an in conversation with Avenue Bookstore's Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Wednesday, 2nd May 6.30pm for 7.00pm start
The Jade Lily - Kirsty Manning
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating the launch of the new novel by Kirsty Manning, The Jade Lily.
The Jade Lily is a sweeping story of friendship, loyalty, love and identity from the popular author of The Midsummer Dream.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Monday, 23rd April 6.30pm for 7.00pm start
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating the release of the stunning new book The Italian Garden, edited by Cecilia Hewlett & Narelle McAuliffe, with gardening notes from Paul Bangay and photography by Simon Griffiths.
Enjoy a glass of sparkling with us as we launch The Italian Garden at Avenue Bookstore Richmond.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Monday, 16th April, 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Sarah Krasnostein - The Trauma Cleaner
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present lawyer and bestselling author Sarah Krasnostein, Winner of the Victorian Prize for Literature 2018, in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Sarah will be reading from and discussing her highly acclaimed book The Trauma Cleaner.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Tuesday, 13th March, 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Vikki Petraitis - Once a Copper
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating the launch of Once a Copper by Vikki Petraitis.
Vikki will be in conversation with the inimitable John Silvester, journalist and crime writer of Undebelly fame.
Albert Park Primary School Hall
Corner Bridport St & Cardigan Place, Albert Park
Wednesday, 7th March, 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
This is a free event but we are asking guests for a gold coin donation to Albert Park Primary School who have kindly made their hall available on this occasion. Seating for up to 200 guests will be available, but cannot be reserved.
All successful bookings will receive a confirmation email.
Heather Morris - The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick is delighted to present Melbourne writer Heather Morris in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Heather will be reading from and talking about her highly acclaimed debut novel, The Tattoist of Auschwitz.
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick
434 Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick
Wednesday, 7th March, 6.15pm for 6.30pm start
Dave Hughes & Holly Ife - Excuse Me
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present the much loved comedian and radio personality Dave Hughes & his wife Holly Ife, signing copies of their fabulous new book for young kids.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Saturday, 9th December 10am start
Zoe Foster Blake - No One Likes a Fart
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present journalist, blogger and best-selling author Zoë Foster Blake signing copies of her fabulous first book for young kids aged three to six, No One Likes a Fart.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Saturday, 2nd December 11am start
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present bestselling Australian author, cartoonist and broadcaster Kaz Cooke, author of Up the Duff, Kidwrangling, Girl Stuff & Women's Stuff, in conversation with Avenue Bookstore's Tim Byrne.
Kaz will be reading from and talking about her debut novel, Ada.
Albert Park Primary School
Corner Bridport St & Cardigan Place, Albert Park
Tuesday, 28th November 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Kevin Sheedy - in conversation
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present the legendary AFL player and coach Kevin Sheedy in conversation with Avenue Bookstore's Tim Byrne.
Kevin will be talking about and signing copies of his brand new book, Kevin Sheedy.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Monday, 20th November 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Graeme Simsion & Anne Buist - Two Steps Forward
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present bestselling Australian authors in conversation with Avenue Bookstore's Tim Byrne.
Graeme and Anne will be reading from and discussing their brilliant new novel, Two Steps Forward.
Albert Park Primary School
Corner Bridport St & Cardigan Place, Albert Park
Thursday, 16th November 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present guitar player, songwriter, singer, performer, author and broadcaster Dave Graney in conversation with Avenue Bookstore's Tim Byrne.
Dave will be talking about and reading from his brand new book, Workshy.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Tuesday, 14th November 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
David Wilkinson & Kimbal Baker - Grand Melbourne Gardens
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating the release of the stunning new book by David Wilkinson & Kimbal Baker, Grand Melbourne Gardens.
Enjoy a glass of sparkling with us as special guest Paul Bangay launches Grand Melbourne Gardens.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Thursday, 2nd November, 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Alex Miller - The Passage of Love
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present critically acclaimed, two-time winner of the Miles Franklin award, and winner of the Commonwealth Writers Prize Alex Miller, bestselling author of The Ancestor Game & Journey to the Stone Country.
Alex will be in conversation with Avenue Bookstore's Barbara Hogarth, reading from and discussing his brand new novel, The Passage of Love.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Tuesday, 31st October 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Jimmy Barnes - Working Class Man
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present our biggest event ever with the enigmatic rock'n'roll legend Jimmy Barnes in conversation with Avenue Bookstore's Tim Byrne.
Jimmy will be reading from and discussing Working Class Man, his extraordinary sequel to the bestselling Working Class Boy, which is due for release October 23rd.
Albert Park Primary School
Corner Bridport St & Cardigan Place, Albert Park
Thursday, 2nd November 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
This is a free event but we are asking guests for a gold coin donation to Albert Park Primary School, who have kindly made their hall available on this occassion.
Michelle de Kretser - The Life to Come
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present acclaimed Ausralian author & Miles Franklin Literary Award winner Michelle de Kretser, bestselling author of The Lost Dog & Questions of Travel.
Michelle will be reading from and talking about her brand new novel, The Life to Come, which is due for release late September.
Albert Park Primary School
Corner Bridport St & Cardigan Place, Albert Park
Wednesdy, 11th October 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
This is a free event. Limited seating will be available, but cannot be reserved.
Megan Hess - Paris: Through a Fashion Eye
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Megan Hess in an exclusive Melbourne appearance.
Megan will be signing copies of her gorgeous new book, Paris: Through a Fashion Eye.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Saturday, 14th October, 10am-11am
Bookings are not required on this occasion. Come in and meet Megan, and get a personally autographed copy of her book, or we are more than happy to reserve a signed copy for you if you can't make it in on the day.
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to be a bookseller at the 2017 Garden Lovers' Fair at Bolobek, Mt Macedon this weekend.
We are setting up a pop-up Avenue Bookstore with a great range of gardening & landscape design books, as well as select new releases including fiction, cooking and children's books.
We look forward to seeing you there!
370 Mount Macedon Road,
Mount Macedon VIC 3440
Saturday, 7th October 10am-4pm & Sunday, 8th October 10am-4pm
Jill Rivers - The Arts Apothocary
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating the launch of Jill Rivers' The Arts Apothecary
The Arts Apothecary will be launched by David McAllister AM, Artistic Director, The Australia Ballet.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Tuesday, 3rd October 6.30pm for 7.00pm start
Light refreshments will be served.
Wal Walker - Such Talent & Such Success
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to invite you to join us in celebraing the official Melbourne launch of Such Talent & Such Success, the second volume of Jane & D'Arcy.
Folly is not always Folly, is the first of two volumes of Jane & D’Arcy, the true story of the enduring romance between Jane Austen and D’Arcy Wentworth, told from a Wentworth family perspective.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Monday, 25th September 6.30pm for 7.00pm start
Light refreshments will be served.
Bram Presser - The Book of Dirt
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Melbourne writer and lawyer Bram Presser in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Bram will be reading from and discussing his debut novel, The Book of Dirt.
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick
434 Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick
Wednesdy, 13th September 6.15pm for 6.30pm start
Chris Womersley - City of Crows
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Chris Womersley, award-winning Australian author of The Low Road, in conversation with Barbara Hogarth.
Chris will be reading from and discussing his new novel, City of Crows.
Avenue Bookstore
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Thursday, 7th September 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Michael Carr-Gregg & Elly Robinson - The Prince Boofhead Syndrome
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Michael Carr-Gregg & Elly Robinson, co-authors of The Princess Bitchface Syndrome, in conversation..
Michael & Elly will be talking about their essential new book for all parents of teenage boys, The Prince Boofhead Syndrome, which is due for release late August.
Albert Park Primary School
Corner Bridport St & Cardigan Place, Albert Park
Thursday, 31st August 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present 2015 Miles Franklin Literary Award winner Sofie Laguna, bestelling author of The Eye of the Sheep, in conversation with Avenue Bookstore's Barbara Hogarth.
Sofie will be reading from and discussing her brand new novel, The Choke.
Avenue Bookstore
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Tuesday 29th August, 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Jock Serong - On the Java Ridge
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Jock Serong, bestselling author of The Rules of Backyard Cricket, in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Jock will be reading from and discussing his explosive new novel, On the Java Ridge.
Avenue Bookstore
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Wednesday, 9th August 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
This is a free event. Limited seating will be available, but cannot be reserved.
Mark Raphael Baker - Thirty Days: A Journey to the End of Love
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Mark Raphael Baker, Director of the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation & Associate Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Monash University, in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore
434 Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick
Wednesday, 2nd August 6.15pm for 6.30pm start
Mark will be in reading from and talking about his new book Thirty Days: A Journey to the End of Love.
This is a free event. Limited seating will be available, but cannot be reserved.
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present international bestselling author of Marching Powder, Rusty Young, in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Monday, 31st July 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Rusty will be reading from and discussing his explosive first novel Colombiano.
This is a free event. Limited seating will be available, but cannot be reserved.
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present briliant new Australian novelist Mark Brandi in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Thursday, 6th July 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Mark will be reading from and talking about his brand new book, Wimmera.
Heather Rose - The Museum of Modern Love
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present the winner of the 2017 Stella Prize, Heather Rose, in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Albert Park Primary School
Corner Bridport St & Cardigan Place, Albert Park
Wednesday, 28th June 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Heather will be discussing her award-winning book The Museum of Modern Love.
Jenny Valentish - Woman of Substances
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present writer, journalist & novelist Jenny Valentish in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan St, Richmond
Thursday, 8th June 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Jenny will be reading from and discussing her brand new book Woman of Substances.
Louise Milligan - Cardinal: The Rise and Fall of George Pell
This event is now fully booked.
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present award-winning investigative reporter Louise Milligan in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Thursday, 1st June 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Louise will be discussing her ground-breaking book Cardinal: The Rise and Fall of George Pell.
Nadja Spiegelman - I'm Supposed to Protect You From All This
This event is now fully booked.
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Nadja Spiegelman, daughter of Maus creator Art Spiegelman & New Yorker art director Francoise Mouly, in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick
434 Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick
Wednesday, 31st May 6.15pm for 6.30pm start
Nadja's extraordinary memoir, I'm Supposed to Protect You From All This, traces her maternal line back four generations and explores the fallibility of memory.
Susan Carland - Fighting Hislam
FULLY BOOKED
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present groundbreaking Melbourne lecturer, writer and broadcaster Dr Susan Carland in conversation with Avenue Bookstore's Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore Richmond
91 Swan Street, Richmond
Tuesday, 9th May 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Susan will be reading from and discussing her brand new book Fighting Hislam, which is due for release late April.
John Safran - Depends What You Mean by Extremist
FULLY BOOKED
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present provocative documentary-maker, writer and broadcaster John Safran in conversation with Avenue Bookstore's Tim Byrne.
Albert Park Primary School
Corner Bridport St & Cardigan Place, Albert Park
Tuesday, 2nd May 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
John will be reading from and discussing his hilarious and confronting new book Depends What You Mean by Extremist, which is due for release late April.
Clementine Ford - Fight Like a Girl
FULLY BOOKED
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present iconic Melbourne feminist, writer and broadcaster Clementine Ford in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Albert Park Primary School
Corner Bridport St & Cardigan Place, Albert Park
Thursday, 20th April 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Clementine will be reading from and discussing her extraordinary, best-selling book Fight Like a Girl.
Janelle McCulloch - Beyond the Rock: The Life of Joan Lindsay and Mystery of Picnic at Hanging Rock
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating the launch of Janelle McCulloch's Beyond the Rock.
Avenue Bookstore
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Tuesday, 4th April 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Beyond the Rock will be launched by Bob Sessions and the evening will include a brief in conversation with Avenue Bookstore's Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present eminent Australian doctor, Right-to-Die campaigner & Australian Humanist of the Year 2017 Rodney Syme in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Albert Park Primary School
Corner Bridport St & Cardigan Place, Albert Park
Thursday, 23rd March 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Rodney will be reading from and talking about his new book Time to Die.
Monday Morning Cooking Club - It's Always About the Food
FULLY BOOKED
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick is delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating the release of the highly anticipated new cookbook by the best-selling, passionate, unstoppable Monday Morning Cooking Club.
Avenue Bookstore
434 Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick
Wednesday, 22nd March 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Enjoy a glass of sparkling and meet the authors, who will be talking about and signing copies of their fabulous cookbooks.
Jacinta Halloran - The Science of Appearances
Avenue Bookstore is pleased to present Jacinta Halloran in conversation with Barbara Hogarth.
Avenue Bookstore
434 Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick
Thursday, 2nd March 6.15pm for 6.30pm start
Jacinta will be discussing her extraordinary recent novel, The Science of Appearances.
Sunni Overend - The Dangers of Truffle Hunting
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to invite you to join us for a glass of sparkling to celebrate the launch of The Dangers of Truffle Hunting.
Avenue Bookstore
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Thursday, 16th February 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Sunni will be reading from and talking about her new book in conversation with Spiri Tzintsiras.
Tom Keneally - Crimes of the Father
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present the much loved, Booker Prize-winning Australian author Tom Keneally in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Thursday, 17th November 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Tom will be reading from and talking about his new book Crimes of the Father.
Geoffrey Blainey - The Story of Australia's People
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating the release of the highly anticipated new book by Geoffrey Blainey, The Story of Australia's People.
Avenue Bookstore
91 Swan St, Richmond
Tuesday, 15th November 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Enjoy a glass of sparkling with us as we launch Geoffrey's latest book, The Story of Australia's People, at our brand new Avenue Bookstore in Richmond.
Geoffrey will be presenting a short lecture, as well as signing copies of his books.
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating the release of Paul Bangay's stunning new book, Country Gardens.
Avenue Bookstore
91 Swan St, Richmond
Wednesday, 9th November 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Enjoy a glass of sparkling with us as we launch Paul's latest book, Country Gardens, at our brand new Avenue Bookstore in Richmond.
Avenue Bookstore i
s delighted to present the award-winning author Hannah Kent in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Albert Park Primary School
Corner Bridport St & Cardigan Place, Albert Park
Thursday, 20th October 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Hannah will be reading from and talking about her new book The Good People.
Manny Waks - Who gave you permission?
Avenue Bookstore is pleased to present Manny Waks in conversation with Lee Kofman.
Avenue Bookstore
434 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick
Wednesday, 19th October 6.15pm for 6.30pm start
Manny will be discussing his controversial new book, Who Gave You Permission?
Tim Winton - The Boy Behind the Curtain
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present an exclusive Melbourne event with Australia's much loved, award-winning and bestselling author Tim Winton in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Albert Park Primary School
Corner Bridport St & Cardigan Place, Albert Park
Thursday, 6th October 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Tim will be reading from and talking about his new book The Boy Behind the Curtain.
Graeme Simsion - The Best of Adam Sharp + special guest Zoe Morrison
Avenue Bookstore ElsternwickAvenue Bookstore is delighted to present bestselling author of The Rosie Project and The Rosie Effect Graeme Simsion in conversation with Tim Byrne + special guest Zoe Morrison, author of the just released novel Music and Freedom.
434 Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick
Monday 26th September, 6.15pm for 6.30pm start
Graeme will be reading from and talking about his new book The Best of Adam Sharp.
Chris Cleave - Everyone Brave is Forgiven
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present an exclusive Melbourne event with the bestselling author of Incendiary and The Other Hand Chris Cleave in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Albert Park Primary School
Corner Bridport St & Cardigan Place, Albert Park
Tuesday 13th September, 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Chris will be reading from and talking about his new book Everyone Brave is Forgiven.
Richard Cornish - My Year Without Meat
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present the inimitable Melbourne food writer and author Richard Cornish in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Tuesday 2nd August, 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Richard will be reading from and talking about his new book My Year Without Meat.
Michael Veitch - 44 Days: 75 Squadron and the Fight for Australia
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present acclaimed actor, comedian, television presenter and author Michael Veitch.
Avenue Bookstore
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Wednesday 3rd August, 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Michael will be reading from and talking about his new book 44 Days: 75 Squadron and the Fight for Australia.
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present acclaimed social researcher and bestselling author Hugh Mackay.
Albert Park Primary School
Bridport Street, Albert Park
Tuesday 21st June, 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Hugh will be reading from and talking about his new book Beyond Belief.
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present acclaimed Melbourne writer Arnold Zable in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick
434 Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick
Wednesday 1st June, 6.15pm for 6.30pm start
Arnold will be reading from and discussing his new book The Fighter: A True Story.
Toni Jordan - Our Tiny Useless Hearts
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present bestselling Melbourne author Toni Jordan in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
127 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Tuesday 24th May, 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
Toni will be discussing her new novel Our Tiny Useless Hearts.
Stephanie Alexander - Kitchen Garden Companion: Growing
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Australia's most celebrated cook, food educator and author, Stephanie Alexander, talking about her new book Kitchen Garden Companion: Growing.
Albert Park Primary School
Bridport Street, Albert Park
Wednesday 20th April, 6:45pm for 7.00pm start
Stephanie will be talking about her new book Kitchen Garden Companion: Growing.
Sarah Marquis - Wild by Nature
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Swiss adventurer and explorer Sarah Marquis in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Albert Park Primary School
Bridport Street, Albert Park
Wednesday 9th March, 6:45pm for 7.00pm start
Sarah will be talking about and reading from her extraordinary new book Wild by Nature.
Olga Lorenzo - The Light on the Water
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present acclaimed local author Olga Lorenzo in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
Corner Bridport St & Cardigan Place, Albert Park
Tuesday 1st March, 6:45pm for 7.00pm start
Olgo will be talking about and reading from her new novel The Light on the Water.
Stan Grant - Talking to My Country
BOOKED OUT
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Stan Grant in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Albert Park Primary School
Bridport Street, Albert Park
Tuesday 8th March, 6:45pm for 7.00pm start
Stan will be talking about and reading from his highly anticipated new book on race, culture and national identity Talking to My Country.
Magda Szubanski - Reckoning: A Memoir
BOOKED OUT
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Magda Szubanski in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
Thursday 12th November, 6:45pm for 7:00pm start
Magda will be talking about and reading from her autobiography Reckoning: A Memoir.
Lesley Harding & Kendrah Morgan - Modern Love: The Lives of John & Sunday Reed
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Lesley Harding & Kendrah Morgan.
Albert Park Primary School
Monday 12th October, 6:45pm for 7.00pm start
Lesley Harding & Kendrah Morgan will be talking about their newest release Modern Love: The Lives of John & Sunday Reed.
Leah Kaminsky - The Waiting Room
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Melbourne doctor and author, Leah Kaminsky.
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick
Tuesday 8th September, 6.15pm for 6.30pm start
Leah Kaminsky in conversation with Leslie Cannold to celebrate the release of Leah's new book The Waiting Room.
Gideon Haigh - Certain Admissions
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present highly acclaimed journalist and author, Gideon Haigh.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
Wednesday 2nd September, 6:45pm for 7:00pm start
Gideon will be talking about his recent book Certain Admissions: A Beach, A Body and a Lifetime of Secrets.
Andy Griffiths - The 65-Storey Treehouse
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to announce that Andy Griffiths is returning the Avenue.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
Wednesday 26th August, 3:30pm start
Come and meet Australia's top-selling children's author who will be signing copies of his fantastic, just released 65-Storey Treehouse.
Andrew Fuller - Unlocking Your Child's Genius
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present renowned clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
Tuesday 28th July, 6:00pm for 6:30pm start
Andrew will present a talk on how parents can discover and encourage their children's natural talents from his new book Unlocking Your Child's Genius.
Sofie Laguna - Eye of the Sheep
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Sofie Laguna in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
Tuesday 21st July, 6:45pm for 7:00pm start
Sofie will be discussing and reading from her acclaimed 2015 Miles Franklin Literary Award winning novel Eye of the Sheep.
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present exciting new Australian writer Emily Bitto in conversation with Tim Byrne.
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick
Wednesday 3rd June, 6:45pm for 7:00pm start
Emilly will be discussing and reading from her Stella Award winning debut novel The Strays.
Stephen & Sally Damiani - Cracking the Code
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present Stephen & Sally Damiani in conversation with Leah Kaminsky discussing their extraordinary memoir Cracking the Code.
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick
Thursday 16th April
This story of a father's search to find a diagnosis, and ultimately a cure, for his son's mystery disease is an inspiration that has set the world of genetic medicine and research abuzz with the possibilities for the future.
Cracking the Code is simultaneously a wonderful family memoir and the story of some mind-blowing discoveries in medicine.
Hannie Rayson - Hello, Beautiful!
Avenue Bookstore is delighted to present acclaimed Australian playwright and screenwriter Hannie Rayson talking about and reading from her new book Hello, Beautiful! Scenes from A Life at Albert Park Primary School.
Albert Park Primary School
Monday 16th March
A memoir in parts, from one of Australia's best-loved playwrights. Hannie Rayson - writer, mother, daughter, sister, wife, romantic, adventuress, parking-spot optimist - has spent a lifetime giving voice to others in the many roles she has written for stage and television. In her new book, she shines the spotlight on herself.
This collection of stories from a dramatic life radiate with the great warmth and humour that has made Hannie one of the best-known playwrights in the country. From a childhood in Brighton to a urinary tract infection in Spain, from a body buried under the house to a play on a tram, Hello, Beautiful! Scenes from a Life captures a life behind the scenes - a life of tender moments, hilarious encounters and, inevitably, drama.
Stephen Pastis - Timmy Failure: We Meet Again
Avenue Bookstore Albert Park
Monday 16th March
From the New York Times bestselling creator of Timmy Failure comes a third adventure about the comically overconfident sleuth. His name is Failure. Timmy Failure. And his detective agency is on the verge of global domination. Global riches. Global fame.
And yet the gods are throwing him curve balls: for starters, he's on a trial period in school and to keep his place he has to get good grades and really behave. The fabled Miracle report will be the key to his success. It's a dirty business. It's best you know nothing. But one thing is for sure - Timmy Failure will be triumphant again!
This is the third instalment in the riotous series, follow-up to New York Times bestsellers Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made and Timmy Failure: Now Look What You've Done.
Geoffrey Blainey - The Story of Australia's People: The Rise and Fall of Ancient Australia, Volume 1
Albert Park Primary School
Monday 16th March
Compelling, groundbreaking and brilliantly readable, The Story of Australia's People: The Rise and Fall of Ancient Australia is the first instalment of an ambitious two-part work, and the culmination of the lifework of Australia's most prolific and wide-ranging historian.The vast continent of Australia was settled in two main streams, far apart in time and origin.
The first came ashore some 50,000 years ago when the islands of Australia, Tasmania and New Guinea were one. The second began to arrive from Europe at the end of the eighteenth century. Each had to come to terms with the land they found, and each had to make sense of the other.
David Day - Paul Keating: The Biography
Avenue Bookstore
Wednesday 25th February
In the tradition of his bestselling Curtin and Chifley, David Day has written the definitive biography of one of our most enigmatic prime ministers. Paul Keating was one of the most significant political figures of the late twentieth century, firstly as Treasurer for eight years and then Prime Minister for five years.
Although he has spent all of his adult life in the public eye, Keating has eschewed the idea of publishing his memoirs and has discouraged biographers from writing about his life. Undaunted, best-selling biographer David Day has taken on the task of giving Keating the biography that he deserves.
Joanne Fedler - Love In the Time of Contempt
Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick
Monday 23rd February
When it comes to teenagers, truth is way scarier than fiction!
Joanne Fedler draws upon her own experience as the parent of two teenagers, as well as interviews with other parents in the same boat to explore some of the numerous issues that one confronts during these tricky years.
In Love in the Time of Contempt, she skilfully guides us through the myriad of issues that come before you - from their changing, developing bodies, drinking and drugs, sex, friendships, appearance, relationships within the family, attitudes and ethics, schooling and authority and more. In her exploration of these issues and how they may manifest in our children, Joanne highlights how so much of our dealings with our teenagers is really about dealing with ourselves and being honest about our reactions. In turn we too examine our own values and behaviours to understand our lives together.
Past Avenue Bookstore events have featured appearances from authors including Christos Tsiolkas, Tara Moss, John Safran, Graeme Simsion, Don Watson, Shaun Micallef, Mary Delahunty, Jacqueline Harvey, Wayne Macauley, Favel Parrett, Frank Camorra & Richard Cornish, Eli Glasman, Andy Griffiths, William McInnes, Lee Kofman, Richard Clapton, Michael Carr-Gregg, Phillippa Grogan, Howard Goldenberg, Dee Nolan, Jean Kittson, Betty Churcher, and Paul Bangay.
