The Book Cow welcomes Katherine Johnson to celebrate the launch of her inaugural Australian Fiction Prize-winning novel, Every Wild Soul. Katherine will be joined in conversation by fellow author Karen Viggers.

The Book Cow welcomes Inga Simpson to discuss her tender, luminous collection of interconnected tales that explore love, longing and the wilderness. Inga will be joined in conversation by fellow author Karen Viggers.

Smith’s Alternative launches Within Reach by Russell Erwin (Gazebo/Life Before Man), with readings from special guests Geoff Page and John Foulcher.

Join ANU’s J.B. Chifley Library for an engaging afternoon celebrating a Butterfly, the latest work by Dr Sean Perera, Sub-Dean ANU Graduate Studies.

The Book Cow welcomes Dr Bee Lim to celebrate the launch of her debut book Welcome Home: Healing Trauma and Reclaiming Wholeness. Bee will be joined in conversation for this event by Lisa Barlin.

Join Lucy Ridge for an afternoon of conversation and conviviality to celebrate the launch of her debut book Fed Up.

Join the team at Paperchain for the launch of She Is Me, a powerful collection of memoirs by women who have survived prison and reclaimed freedom, identity, and self.

Join the National Library as Dr Sylvia Martin launches her new book about prominent Australian artists Eirene Mort and Nora Kate Weston, and their incredible 60-year creative partnership.

Join Yotam Ottolenghi for a cooking presentation that encourages experimentation, celebrates imperfection and emphasises that cooking—at its best—is an act of love, weaving the demonstration with his observations from his cuisine-defining career.

Join the Grainger Gallery on Geelong for a pop-up exhibition of lumachrome prints by Judith Nangala Crispin, and the launch of new books by Judith Nangala Crispin and Djon Mundine.

Hosted by Dragons Abreast Canberra and organised by Susan Pitt / the Sutcliffe Family. A special launch party of Paddle. Live. Love., a final gift from Kaaren Sutcliffe.

Join the team at The Book Cow for the launch of Dirt Trap by Michael Burge. Mike will be joined on the evening by author and journalist Gabrielle Chan.

Join Jack Heath for the launch of his new book Kill Your Boss.

Join the team at Paperchain for an event with Harley Jane Rose, author of Blood of the Reaper.

Join the team at Paperchain for the launch of Gun-guwelamagapa: The Land of Our Old People. In conversation with Betty Meehan and Sally Brockwell will be Annie Clark.

Paperchain celebrates the publication of Working in the Public Service: A Survivor's Guide, by Mick Ashley.

Join the team at Paperchain for an event with Susannah Fullerton, author of Great Writers and the Cats Who Owned Them.

Join the team at The Book Cow for the launch of Escape From Firestone Fortress by Rachel Jackson.

Join Alison Booth as her novel Death At Booroomba is launched by Barbie Robinson with Prof Frank Bongiorno as MC.

Join Cher Tan as she discusses her brilliant 2025 Stella longlisted book of essays Peripathetic. Moderated by Zoya Patel.

Jess Kitching will be in conversation with Emma Grey on her new novel The Life Experiment

Jack Heath will be launching his new book Doctor Who: Frankenstein and the Patchwork Man.

Book Launch & In Conversation with Emma Pei Yin

Journalist and proud Gamilaroi woman Brooke Boney will be in conversation with Virginia Haussegger on her new book All of It. Notes on public life, private joy and everything in between. 

Join the team at Paperchain for the launch of The Butterfly Women by Madeleine Cleary

Join Anita Heiss as she discusses her new book Red Dust Running at the National Library of Australia.

Join Sita Sargeant, founder of She Shapes History Walking Tours, as she launches her debut book, She Shapes History: Guided Walks and Stories About Great Australian Women.