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The Readers' Walk

Locality: Docklands, Victoria

Address: Collins Street 3000 Docklands, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.thereaderswalk.com

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24.01.2022 The #HandsInPrint installations are in place. Thirteen authors' hands captured in clay or graphite on paper Melbourne Athenaeum Library Reader's Feast Booksellers

24.01.2022 This week The Readers' Walk partners all took part in events. We enjoyed the session with Kay Craddock and Jonathan Burdon on the 'Basics of Book Collecting'; the Saverio Quartet at The Melbourne Athenaeum Library; and a conversation on cricket with Daniel Brettig and Gideon Haigh at Reader's Feast Bookstore. The next event is tomorrow night, Monday 30th March, at 6.30pm, at Reader's Feast Bookstore. Popular designer and television personality, Shaynna Blaze, will talk about her latest book "Design with Colour and Style". Tickets are available from: shop.readersfeast.com.au

23.01.2022 For the love of books....and libraries: http://news.domain.com.au//the-worlds-most-luxurious-libra

21.01.2022 We have sister "cities of literature" in Edinburgh, Iowa City, Dublin, Reykjavik, Norwich, Krakow, Heidelberg, Dunedin, Granada and Prague. Melbourne was the second UNESCO City of Literature, awarded the status in 2008. It is very nice to think we are a global community, promoting and celebrating books and reading.

19.01.2022 Mary Dalmau of Reader's Feast Bookstore was co-host on The Conversation Hour on the eve of the History Writers' Festival. Kate Grenville is one of Australia's most celebrated and most accomplished authors. Dame Julia Cleverdon was a delight to meet and visited us, and Kay Craddock, on The Readers' Walk. Mary D http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2015/04/17/4218641.htm

19.01.2022 Partner in The Readers' Walk, Reader's Feast Bookstore, is about to host its 9th annual crime and justice festival. This year, they also launch their new event format called Reader's Theatre. The first event is called Voices of Democracy: great speeches from history and they are thrilled to have acclaimed actors Helen Morse and John McTernan performing. Check out all the festival information and ticket sales at www.crimeandjusticefestival.com This is the only festival of its kind in the world.

17.01.2022 Another wonderful organisation on Collins Street in The Readers' Walk precinct is the Collins Street Baptist Church. They will play host to Reader's Feast's exclusive Melbourne appearance of American crime writer, Michael Connelly, on Friday night, 22nd May, at 6.30pm. Tickets are available at shop.readersfeast.com.au The church personnel, especially Anne, have been great supporters and their Verandah Cafe has added a lovely element to the block.

16.01.2022 On Wednesday evening, 3rd June, Blanche Clark from the Herald Sun will moderate a conversation between Kay Craddock and Mary Dalmau called "Talking Books". This event is being held to honour Kay and Muriel Craddock's fifty years in business. This wonderful establishment (Kay Craddock-Antiquarian Bookseller) is renowned throughout Australia and overseas, and stands as a testament to tenacity, passion and expertise. All are welcome to join us for this free event. We do ask that you register your attendance for catering purposes. Call 9662 4699 or email [email protected] The event will be held at Reader's Feast Bookstore, 162 Collins Street.

16.01.2022 Melbourne Rare Book Week saw the selected letters of Helene Hanff and Frank Doel read by actors Debra Lawrance and Mark Lee to an audience of 150 enthusiastic and appreciative book lovers.

14.01.2022 An article in today's Age newspaper begins the celebrations for Kay Craddock-Antiquarian Booksellers, marking fifty years in business. It makes mention at the end of the article of a special, free event Reader's Feast is hosting on Wednesday 3rd June, when Kay and Mary Dalmau, from Reader's Feast and thirty-nine years in the book trade, will be in conversation. We would love as many people as possible to join us in congratulating Kay and Muriel Craddock. Mary D. Details of the event are at the Reader's Feast website and will shortly be posted on The Readers' Walk site. From The Age: http://www.theage.com.au//kay-craddock-antiquarian-booksel

12.01.2022 To celebrate their 175th birthday, The Readers' Walk partner, The Melbourne Athenaeum Library, will host the Marcus Clarke lecture series featuring Deborah Cheetham AO, Peter Williams, Gilbert Rochecouste and Dr. Andrew Lemon. Information is on the library's website: http://www.melbourneathenaeum.org.au #inbetweenmelb

11.01.2022 This weekend, Reader's Feast of The Readers' Walk hosts its inaugural History Writers Festival. All details are at www.historywritersfestival.com

10.01.2022 Beginning to spread the word on #HandsInPrint

10.01.2022 We are all gearing up for Melbourne Rare Book Week, running from the 16th to 26th July, 2015. Melbourne Athenaeum Library has an evening with Richard Overell talking about 19th and 20th Century paperbacks; this will take place on Tuesday 21st July. They are also hosting an installation - Tabula Rasa - by Ruth Johnstone who will speak about it on Thursday 23rd July. Reader's Feast Booksellers have their signature event, Rare Letters: the correspondence of Helen Hanff's 84 Charing Cross Road, on Wednesday 22nd July with Australian actors Debra Lawrance and Mark Lee. All events are on the Melbourne Rare Book Week website.

05.01.2022 The Readers' Walk partners were joined by authors, publishers and readers for the launch of Hands In Print, with 13 authors represented in art.

04.01.2022 View our short YouTube video on #HandsInPrint If you are in Melbourne and would like to join us for the launch, Monday, 20th July at 11.00am please RSVP to 9650 3100 https://youtu.be/sV2IpXREZys

04.01.2022 This link, supplied by Tim (thank you!) registers the Brendan Kilty/James Joyce Seat at the State Library of Victoria. It came about from me hearing Brendan being interviewed on Radio National in 2004. We are proud to have established and donated this seat to Melbourne. Next time you are at the State Library, visit the seat and enjoy this little nod to "living history". Mary D http://monumentaustralia.org.au//98917-james-joyce-seat-of

03.01.2022 Article in today's CBD News on #HandsInPrint launch 20th July. All welcome. Celebrating authors #books #writers

02.01.2022 When visiting our lovely city (indeed, the world's most liveable city!) you would be greatly served by having these three Footpath guides - "designed for the curious urban explorer". Buildings on our street, Collins Street, are represented. Mary D

02.01.2022 Readers around the world have the opportunity today, 14th July 2015, to add Harper Lee's "Go Set A Watchman" to their libraries. This is a special moment in publishing history. It will be fascinating to see where this book sits in history alongside "To Kill A Mockingbird".

01.01.2022 Congratulations are due to Kay Craddock for her Lord Mayor's Commendation - a fitting accolade in this, her fiftieth year in business. Mary D