Kiama Readers Festival in Kiama, New South Wales | Local business
Kiama Readers Festival
Locality: Kiama, New South Wales
Phone: +61 2 4233 1133
Address: 2 Bong Bong St 2533 Kiama, NSW, Australia
Website: http://www.library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/krf
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25.01.2022 Book the morning session at Kiama Readers Festival to see Australian journalist Jim Eames discuss his latest book Courage in the Skies. With experience as Press Secretary to the Minister for Civil Aviation and Aviation Adviser to the Minister for Transport leading to a role as Chief Press Officer and later the Director of Public Affairs for Qantas, Jim Eames brings his wealth of knowledge to Kiama to recount the untold stories of Qantas contribution during World War II. For an extract from Courage in the Skies, visit: http://www.news.com.au//n/5589fa48a6d03843efaca51b31e7918f
24.01.2022 Kiama Readers Festival is thrilled to announce that Jim Haynes will be joining us to discuss his travels and his entertainment and writing history. He is one of the most highly regarded and successful authors in Australia, with titles including The Best Australian Trucking Stories and Great Australian Scams, Cons and Rorts. He will also be providing entertainment at the Gala Dinner on May 12. To listen to a hilarious interview with Jim Haynes, click the link below!
24.01.2022 Update on tickets for the Kiama Readers Festival.
23.01.2022 Im delighted to advise that Mary Moody will be speaking at our dinner on the 25th of July. Watch this space for ticketing!
23.01.2022 Enjoy Kiama Conversation Hour online with James Bradley on Thursday 20 August at 6.30pm, in conversation with Amy Heap, as he chats about his new thriller, Ghost Species. Bookings essential for this free event through trybooking. See more details on the Kiama Library website in the whats on section.
20.01.2022 You may be interested in the virtual International BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival from 10-13 September. Seven award-winning international crime authors will discuss their latest releases and their craft with Australian crime experts and interviewers in an online format that will allow crime lovers in Australia and internationally to watch from home. You can book at https://bad2020.iwannaticket.com.au/events/bad2020
20.01.2022 Our next big Kiama Readers Festival is fast approaching, and will be held 11 and 12 May 2018! You can purchase tickets at www.trybooking.com/337630 and see all the author details at www.library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/index.php/krf-2018 We are still finalising program details for the Saturday events, so stay tuned for updates and well announce when we open sales for the dinner tickets!
20.01.2022 One of Australias best-known comediennes, Wendy Harmer, will be headlining the Gala Dinner at Kiama Readers Festival on May 12. As a top-rated radio host, participant of numerous international comedy festivals and the author of books for all ages, Wendy Harmer has ingrained herself into Australian culture in a way few others have. To read some of her columns for the Sydney Morning Herald, visit the link below! For an amusing personal interview with Wendy Harmer, visit: http://www.news.com.au//n/b0358b6b89db65976e41dd3046f03927
20.01.2022 Our first author talk for the year will be on Saturday the 6th of March at 2.30pm, but there will be limited seating in the library, so bookings are essential! Please come and enjoy Rachel Tolosa Paz talking to Gabrielle Cabral about her new book The Food of Argentina. Rachel travelled to Argentina where she fell head over heels for a country, a funny little gridded town called La Plata, and somewhat later, a boy from that town who is now her husband. ... Head to the Kiama Library to Book https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au//rachel-tolosa-paz-/0x0/y
19.01.2022 Jamelle Wells is well-educated and accomplished in her dual roles as Senior Court Reporter for NSW and ABC TV and Radio Newsreader. She joins us at the Kiama Readers Festival to discuss some of Australias most high-profile legal cases, enquiries and trials. For information on Jamelle Wells writing, visit: https://amp.smh.com.au//the-court-reporter-reviewjamelle-w For a glimpse into the astonishing events that feed her writing, watch: https://tenplay.com.au//s/the-court-...reporter-jamelle-wells @JamelleWellsABC http://www.abc.net.au/news/jamelle-wells/4150760
19.01.2022 Friends of Kiama Library regularly present speakers and our April speaker is Bill Campbell. Hes speaking about his book, Rejected No More, at Kiama Library Auditorium this Saturday 7 March at 2.30pm. Bills story is powerful, sad, joyful and motivating all in one. All welcome. Members of Friends of Kiama Library $5 Visitors $8
19.01.2022 Some of the fantastic authors that will be attending the 2018 Kiama Readers Festival, so save the dates!
19.01.2022 Another author talk for your diary - on 30 September at 6.30pm. Join bestselling author Monica McInerney online in conversation as she talks about her new book The Godmothers. Set in Australia, Scotland, Ireland and England, The Godmothers is a great big hug of a book that will fill your heart to bursting. It is a moving and perceptive story about love, lies, hope and sorrow, about the families we are born into and the families we make for ourselves.... The zoom talk is free, but you do need to register. See more details on the Kiama Library what's on page. https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/
18.01.2022 Launching the Kiama Readers Festival is best-selling Wollongong-born author Nikki Gemmell. After an international journey that earned her critical acclaim, shes returned to Australia and will discuss her works and influences at Kiama Library on Friday 11 May. Visit the weekly column she pens for prominent national newspaper The Australian for compelling social commentary on Australian life: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/author/Nikki%20Gemmell Nikki Gemmell #NikkiGemmell
18.01.2022 Our video recording of the forum is now up on youtube!
17.01.2022 Meet bestselling author Deborah Rodriguez live online in conversation with Prue Fogarty, discussing her enchanting new novel The Moroccan Daughter. From the author of The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul, The Moroccan Daughter is a modern story of forbidden love, secrets and family that takes us from the alleyways of the ancient medina in Fès to a marriage festival in the Atlas Mountains. A perfect read for old and new fans of Deborah Rodriguez. This event of 4 March at 1pm is free, but you will need to book. Register through Evenbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/deborah-rodriguez-presents-
17.01.2022 Ticket sales for the Kiama Readers Festival launch and dinner are now CLOSED! You can, however, still buy tickets for the Saturday 12 may author events online by clicking the link below, and at the door on the day.
16.01.2022 Meet author Andrew Pippos live online, in conversation with Amy Heap, discussing his debut novel, Lucky's. Lucky's is a story of family. A story about migration. It is also about a man called Lucky. His restaurant chain. A fire that changed everything. A New Yorker article which might save a career. The mystery of a missing father. An impostor who got the girl. An unthinkable tragedy. A roll of the dice. And a story of love - lost, sought and won again (at last). The session on 17 February at 6.30pm is free, but you will need to book. Head to the evenbrite to register https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/andrew-pippos-presents-luck
16.01.2022 Join us at the Kiama Readers Festival to hear Suzanne Leal discuss her history in legal commentary as well as her unequaled curiosity for the hidden lives of varied people. She is a lawyer, an interviewer, a panel judge at literary functions, a commentator and an award-winning writer dont miss her fascinating presentation or her moderation of a panel discussion titled Fake news stranger than fiction. For information about her latest novel, click the link below or go to... suzanneleal.com! Suzanne Leal
15.01.2022 You wont be surprised to hear that we are moving the date of the festival - its now scheduled for the weekend of 24 July 2021. More posts as we get closer to the date. Enjoy lots of reading in the meantime!
15.01.2022 Join bestselling author Garth Nix online in conversation on 3 November at 6.30pm as he talks about his latest book, "The Left-handed Booksellers of London". A girl's quest to find her father leads her to an extended family of magical fighting booksellers who police the mythical Old World of England when it intrudes on the modern world. From the bestselling master of teen fantasy, Garth Nix. More than five million copies of Garth Nix's books have been sold around the world, hi...s books have appeared on the bestseller lists of The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, The Guardian and The Australian, and his work has been translated into 40 languages. Garth’s books include the award-winning young adult fantasy novels Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen and Clariel; the dystopian novel Shade’s Children; the space opera A Confusion of Princes; and a Regency romance with magic, Newt’s Emerald. Book your free ticket via Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/garth-nix-presents-the-left) to receive the link to the online Zoom event. (Bookings essential to receive your Zoom invitation.) More info at Kiama Library's events page.
15.01.2022 Storyland consists of five interlocking stories spanning a millennium that takes the reader from the only historical record of Flinders and Basss first encounter with the Wadi Wadi people to the isolation of early convict settlement and on to a distant, post-apocalyptic future (Linda Morris, The Sydney Morning Herald, 9 March 2017). Acclaimed author Catherine McKinnon discusses her background in theatre and her most recent novel Storyland at the Kiama Readers Festival on May 12. For more information on Storyland, visit: https://www.smh.com.au//the-stories-of-us-by-catherine-mck and https://www.illawarramercury.com.au//fascinating-lake-ill/
12.01.2022 The Shoalhaven Readers & Writers Festival is coming next month to Nowra - check out the links for all the details.
12.01.2022 Join host Candy Andersen as she speaks with two local Kiama LGA children’s book authors, Melissa Mylchreest and Helen Lear. Melissa Mylchreest, founder of King ...Street Press and Rewilding Life, recently launched Kiama Passport for Kids, a children’s activity book loved by locals and equally excellent for visiting families that accompanies children as they explore seven nearby nature spots from Minnamurra Rainforest to Blackhead Reserve in the south. Helen Lear - Communications Consultant I Writer and Kiama Community Radio volunteer, talks about the inspiration behind her first children’s book, Frankie Pants & Mr Fox (Frankie Pants Book). An adventure picture book about a super-hero ginger cat, listen in to hear Helen read the book in its entirety. This episode also includes some cracking kid’s jokes as told by local children and music by Wollongong-based singer songwriter, Clare Roberts. To share any news, tips or interview suggestions, email [email protected]. Listen to the episode here - https://www.kiamacommunityradio.org/listen
10.01.2022 Scottish-born and English-educated Barry Maitland joins the incredible group of authors speaking at the Kiama Readers Festival. After coming to Australia in 1984 to teach, a traumatic experience inspired the first of his crime fiction novels. Join us to hear Barry Maitland speak about his incredibly well-received writing, including the Brock and Kolla series and the Harry Belltree trilogy. For more information visit his website: http://www.barrymaitland.com/on-life-and-writing/
10.01.2022 A warning that our Kiama Readers Festival tickets are selling FAST! We have sold basically 50% of the tickets in the 24 hrs since sales started. So, I would check your diaries and contact friends asap and decide or you will miss out! www.facebook.com/kiamareadersfestival/ http://www.library.kiama.nsw.gov.au//917-kathy-lette-comes
10.01.2022 Tickets for all the sessions for our 2018 Kiama Readers Festival is now on sale! The menu for our dinner on Saturday 12 May is: Pan seared Tasmanian salmon fillet served with potato chats roasted in olive oil and rosemary with steamed greens with a lime butter drizzling... Lamb slowly cooked in house made vegetable relish served on kumara mash with freshly steamed greensand port wine jus Vegetarian Option Mixed Wild Mushroom Risotto with freshly shaved parmesan Dessert: Selection of house made cakes and slices including cherry ripe, salted caramel, carrot cake, chocolate ganache and rocky road Tickets: www.trybooking.com/337630 Info: www.library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/index.php/krf-2018
09.01.2022 Join bestselling author Belinda Alexandra online in conversation as she talks about her new book The Mystery Woman on Wednesday 9 September 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm This is a free online event. Reading her novels is like going on holiday for a long time. You dont want to come back. West Australian... Secrets, scandal and betrayal in 1950s small town Australia. Fleeing a scandal and haunted by her past, Rebecca Wood is hoping for a quiet life as the new postmistress in a sleepy coastal whaling town. Instead she is caught up in a web of intrigue, danger and disturbing mysteries. Belinda Alexandra is the author of nine novels including The Invitation and Southern Ruby, published to wide acclaim in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Holland, Poland, Norway, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Hungary and the United States. See more details and book on the Kiama Library website page. https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au//belinda-alexandra-/0x0/y
09.01.2022 With a study background including astrophysics and law, Sulari Gentill discovered a passion for telling stories that could not be denied. Book your session at the Kiama Readers Festival to hear her speak about her acclaimed Rowland Sinclair series. For a review of this series, visit the link below! Sulari Gentill
08.01.2022 David Hunts list of accomplishments is extensive. He is a writer, historian and childrens book author. He has won and been shortlisted for various esteemed awards. He is an experienced public speaker and presenter, and a regular contributor at writers and readers festivals. Join us at the Kiama Readers Festival to hear him discuss his acclaimed books Girt and True Girt as well as his new childrens picture book My Real Friend. For reviews on True Girt, visit: https://www.smh.com.au//true-girt-review-david-hunts-satir and https://www.theaustralian.com.au//8c54b06fa5154dc4e471dff4
05.01.2022 Another zoom presentation you may be interested in, being held on 21 October, is a conversation about the book "Cruelty or Humanity" by Stuart Rees. Rees is a Shoalhaven resident and a widely acknowledged global peace activist. ‘Cruelty or Humanity’ is highly original in linking political analysis with inspiring poetry. The great US jurist Richard Falk says This is a roadmap for humanity, Melissa Parke describes the book as a work of inspiration and astonishing breadth,... Professor Joe Camilleri judges the book a work of brilliance and compassion and the Inimitable Professor Noam Chomsky argues, here is a wonderful guide for the challenges we face. The Zoom event starts at 6:30 pm on 21st of October 2020. Free RSVPs are essential to receive the Zoom link. Make your reservation now @ https://www.gleebooks.com.au//stuart-rees-cruelty-or-huma/
04.01.2022 Kiama Readers Festival events are filling up fast! Our launch on the Saturday night is now sold out so, we have opened up a waiting list. There are still places left in the Saturday events including the dinner with guest Wendy Harmer. For program details and our dinner menu click on the link below!
03.01.2022 Meet author Julietta Henderson live online in conversation with Suzanne Micallef, discussing her gorgeous, charming novel The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman. The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman is an inspiring, feel-good novel about a small boy with a big heart, a woman who would do anything for her son, and a journey that will change their lives ... The session on 25 February at 6.30pm is free, but you will need to book. head to Evenbrite to register https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/julietta-henderson-presents
02.01.2022 We are planning to conduct the Kiama Readers festival next year from 23 - 25 July. Updates as they become available!
01.01.2022 Were excited to be planning for our 2020 Readers Festival in July, and wed love the help from some volunteers to help at our events - selling tickets, setting up tea and coffee, welcoming visitors etc. Please message us if youd like more information. #friendsofkiamalibrary #kiamalibrary Kiama NSW Australia
