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Literary events

23 April at 6.30pm
Readings Chadstone

Baker extraordinaire, Emelia Jackson joins us to discuss her latest book, You Had Me at Cake.

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1 May at 6pm
Church of All Nations, Carlton

Put on your best outfit and dancing shoes, and get ready to celebrate with Angourie and Kate Rice at the launch of their new book.

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13 May at 6pm
Cinema Nova, Carlton

Jane Caro and Monica Dux in conversation about inequality in the Australian education system.

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14 May at 6.15pm
Cinema Nova, Carlton

Take an entertaining journey through the murky waters of history with Matt Bevan, host of the podcast If You're Listening.

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22 May at 8pm
Readings Carlton

Escape the winter blues with a showcase of celebrated Australian poets including Emilie Collyer, Eartha Davis and Darby Hudson.

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29 May at 6.15pm
Church of All Nations, Carlton

Michael Williams joins award-winning author, Steve Toltz to talk about his new book, A Rising of the Lights.

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Global Book Crawl is on now!

Taking place from Monday 20 to Sunday 26 April, the Global Book Crawl is a celebration of independent bookshops around the world. Take a pilgrimage through Melbourne's literary gems and enjoy giveaways and prizes that include free audiobooks, a tote bag, collectible cards, and the chance to win a $200 book voucher.

To join us, simply collect a passport from any participating bookshop, then collect your stamps at each bookshop you visit throughout the week. 
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