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Events at Readings

See what’s on at Readings and join us for literary events across Melbourne.

In conversation
Tuesday 4 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

It’s not raining, but it is an event celebrating the art of cats and dogs!

Launch
Wednesday 5 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Join us to celebrate the launch of Fiona Hardy's Unbury the Dead

In conversation
Tuesday 1 April, 6.00pm
Cinema Nova, 380 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053

Join us to hear Kate Grenville in conversation as she discusses her new book Unsettled

In conversation
Tuesday 10 June, 6.15pm
Cinema Nova, 380 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053

Join us to hear Natasha Mitchell in conversation with Linda Jaivin and Sheila Fitzpatrick

Upcoming Events

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3 March – 9 March
In conversation
Tuesday 4 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Cats and Dogs

Launch
Wednesday 5 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Book Launch: Unbury the Dead

In conversation
Thursday 6 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Diana Reid in conversation

10 March – 16 March
Launch
Tuesday 11 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Someone Like Me by Clem Bastow and Jo Case

Launch
Wednesday 12 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Shift by Irma Gold

Launch
Thursday 13 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

The Thrill of It by Mandy Beaumont

17 March – 23 March
Poetry
Tuesday 18 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Lamb by Barry Hill

Launch
Wednesday 19 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Scenes Seen by Jim Daly

Poetry
Thursday 20 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Essence by Thuy On

24 March – 30 March
In conversation
Tuesday 25 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Hamish McDonald in conversation

Launch
Wednesday 26 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Meanjin launch: Autumn 2025

Launch
Thursday 27 March, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

First Name Second Name by Steve MinOn

Launch
Friday 28 March, 8.00pm
Readings Carlton

Dressed in Black by Lisa MacKinney

31 March – 6 April
In conversation
Tuesday 1 April, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Helly Raichura in conversation

Launch
Thursday 3 April, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

The Deadly Dispute by Amanda Hampson

7 April – 13 April
In conversation
Tuesday 8 April, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Jane Caro in conversation

Poetry
Wednesday 9 April, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Southsightedness by Gregory Day

Launch
Thursday 10 April, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

The Drop Off by David Stavanger

28 April – 4 May
Launch
Tuesday 29 April, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Desire Paths by Megan Clement

Launch
Thursday 1 May, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

I Want Everything by Dominic Amerena

5 May – 11 May
Launch
Thursday 8 May, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Chinese Parents Don’t Say I Love You by Candice Chung

12 May – 18 May
Launch
Wednesday 14 May, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Nightingale by Laura Elvery

In conversation
Thursday 15 May, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Kumi Taguchi in conversation

2 June – 8 June
Launch
Thursday 5 June, 6.00pm
Readings Carlton

Our New Gods by Thomas Vowles

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