Anna Krien’s novel Act of Grace is an electrifying story of fear and sacrifice, and what people will do to outrun the shadows. We are thrilled to have Nam Le to launch this book. This event is free, no need to book.

Join acclaimed writer Emily Bitto in conversation with two-time Miles Franklin Award-winning author Michelle de Kretser as they launch her new book, Michelle de Kretser on Shirley Hazzard, released on 1 October.

This event will include a collection viewing of Shirley Hazzard first editions and de Kretser’s early manuscripts, and an author signing, with Readings bookstore selling copies of the book on the night. Michelle de Kretser on Shirley Hazzard is the latest instalment of Writers on Writers, a series of short books where leading writers reflect on another Australian writer who has inspired and influenced them. Provocative and crisp, these books start a fresh conversation between past and present about the craft of writing. The series is a collaboration between independent publisher Black Inc, the University of Melbourne and State Library Victoria.

Celebrate the release of Anna Krien's stunning Act of Grace, an electrifying story of fear and sacrifice, and what people will do to outrun the shadows. Anna will be in conversation with Mel Kembrey, Deputy Editor of Spectrum.

Compiled by celebrated author and journalist Benjamin Law, Growing Up Queer in Australia assembles voices from across the spectrum of LGBTIQA+ identity. Spanning diverse places, eras, ethnicities and experiences, these are the stories of growing up queer in Australia.

Tickets $10.00, or $29.99 for ticket plus a copy of Growing Up Queer in Australia (save $10). 

Celebrate the release of Anna Krien's stunning Act of Grace, an electrifying story of fear and sacrifice, and what people will do to outrun the shadows. She will be in-conversation with Sarina Gale.

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Anna Krien's novel Act of Grace is an electrifying story of fear and sacrifice, and what people will do to outrun the shadows. The critically acclaimed author discusses her work. 

Presented by the SA Press Club, hear Alan Kohler's take on how the banks went rogue, and how Australians should do more to protect and grow their money.

Anna Krien's novel Act of Grace is an electrifying story of fear and sacrifice, and what people will do to outrun the shadows. The critically acclaimed author discusses her work with Kristina Olsson.

For October's Double Booked Club, The Wheeler Centre hosts Anna Krien and Favel Parrett, whose new works of fiction take readers to distant corners of the globe and back again. 

Anna Krien's novel Act of Grace is an electrifying story of fear and sacrifice, and what people will do to outrun the shadows. She will be in-conversation with Deakin University's Oliver Driscoll.

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