Redlands Coast readers have the chance to gain insight into the latest book releases through a series of free author talks at Redland City Council Libraries.
The talks, which are held throughout the year, will feature local and national authors discussing their books and writing process.
Attendees have the opportunity to ask questions, to buy copies of the books and to get them autographed.
All books discussed at the events are available to borrow through Redland City Council Libraries.
Author talks in January and February are:
- Dr Ali Walker – Monday 23 January, 1-2pm at Victoria Point Library
Meet Australia’s leading connection scientist as she shares her illuminating guide to happier relationships and greater belonging, Click or Clash?
- Bryn Smith – Tuesday 24 January, 10-11.30am at Capalaba Library
Join award-winning sci-fi noir author Bryn Smith as he shares his highly-anticipated sequel in the explosive series, Magnus Nights.
- Stella Quinn – Friday 10 February, 2-3pm at Cleveland Library
Join a conversation with Stella Quinn as she discusses her witty and warm rural romance novel, A town like Clarence.
- Natalie Kile – Monday 13 February, 10-11am at Capalaba Library
Natalie Kile presents her biographical work on the life of Nat Lowndes, Just Nat: Life in the fast lane with Nat Lowndes, through a mix of interviews with Nat herself, photographs and interviews with people close to Nat.
- Elizabeth Coleman – Wednesday 22 February, 1-2pm at Victoria Point Library
Join a conversation with Miss Fisher’s Murder Mystery screenwriter Elizabeth Coleman as she discusses her delightfully sharp and clever murder mystery, A Routine Infidelity, featuring private investigator Edwina ‘Ted’ Bristol in a classically Australian cosy crime novel.
- Grantlee Kieza – Saturday 25 February, 10-11am at Victoria Point Library
Join critically-acclaimed author, editor and journalist Grantlee Kieza OAM as he shares his fascinating biographical work featuring the incredible life of decorated World War I hero Hudson Fysh, who founded Australia’s national airline Qantas.
Places are limited at each of the events so bookings are required. Go to the Libraries what’s on webpage and search ‘author talk’.
The what’s on page is regularly updated, so keep a look out for upcoming author talks including Toni Grant, cookery writer Belinda Jeffery, Michel Vimal du Monteil, Josephine Moon, Luke Rutledge and local authors Hazel Barker and Michelle Upton.
If you discover you love talking about books, why not join the Libraries’ Redlands Reads Book Club, which meets monthly at Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries.
