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Upcoming author talks
We host regular author talks with well-known and popular authors. Bookings are essential and a small fee may be payable.
Sun 30 Jun
11.15 AM - 12.15 PM
![Local author Kirsty Nancarrow with her book](https://files-preprod-d9.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/nbc-prod-files/styles/promoted_event/azblob/media/images/2024-06/Local%20Author%20-%20Web%20Tile%20%282%29.png?h=539198c7&itok=RC0ERSJX)
Local Author: Kirsty Nancarrow
Join local author Kirsty Nancarrow as she discusses her book, Himalayan Dreams: The Story of Som Tamang.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Wed 3 Jul
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
![Author Amy Hutton](https://files-preprod-d9.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/nbc-prod-files/styles/promoted_event/azblob/media/images/2024-05/4.png?h=6837c93a&itok=AnG2qb8a)
Love from Scratch with Amy Hutton
Join local author Amy Hutton in conversation with Claudine Tinellis as they discuss her newest rom-com, Love from Scratch.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Thu 11 Jul
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
![Local author Katie Brown with her childrens book](https://files-preprod-d9.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/nbc-prod-files/styles/promoted_event/azblob/media/images/2024-06/Local%20Author%20-%20Web%20Tile%20%284%29.png?h=1511e380&itok=3EZPWc_I)
Local Author: Katie Brown
Join local author Katie Brown as she discusses her children's book, The Relaxation Rainbow: guided visualisations for children.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk
Wed 17 Jul
10.30 AM - 11.30 AM
![Smiling author and book of princess facing a menacing giant](https://files-preprod-d9.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/nbc-prod-files/styles/promoted_event/azblob/media/images/2024-06/Belinda%20Murrell%20Webtile%20v2.png?h=86ce1385&itok=isrsipA8)
Author Reading and Party with Belinda Murrell
Dress-up to celebrate the book launch of local children's author Belinda Murrell, with a magical reading.
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Fri 19 Jul
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
![Tony Howells](https://files-preprod-d9.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/nbc-prod-files/styles/promoted_event/azblob/media/images/2024-04/Tony%20Howells_0.png?h=4b0980c0&itok=9CWuYyqp)
Local Author: Tony Howells
Join local author Tony Howells as he discusses his book, Killing Their Cousins.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Wed 24 Jul
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
![Author Sandie Docker smiling with a musical note backdrop.](https://files-preprod-d9.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/nbc-prod-files/styles/promoted_event/azblob/media/images/2024-05/Sandie%20Docker.png?h=f87e77eb&itok=w2Ibw4sG)
The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir with Sandie Docker
Join local author Sandie Docker in conversation with Cassie Hamer as they discuss her newest release, The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Authors Talk
Tue 30 Jul
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
![Photo of author Margaret Hickey with a background of a misty forest](https://files-preprod-d9.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/nbc-prod-files/styles/promoted_event/azblob/media/images/2024-05/2_2.png?h=3f5c8fc3&itok=FtZ76K96)
The Creeper with Margaret Hickey
Join award-winning author Margaret Hickey as she discusses her chilling new mystery novel, The Creeper.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Thu 8 Aug
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
![Photo of author Jessie Tu with a background of flowers](https://files-preprod-d9.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/nbc-prod-files/styles/promoted_event/azblob/media/images/2024-05/1_4.png?h=5a1d6ce3&itok=T7VNuxEa)
The Honeyeater with Jessie Tu
Join author and book critic Jessie Tu in conversation with Tiffany Tsao as they discuss her new release, The Honeyeater.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Wed 14 Aug
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
![a photo of author Michelle See-Tho](https://files-preprod-d9.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/nbc-prod-files/styles/promoted_event/azblob/media/images/2024-06/Michelle%20See-Tho%20-%20W%20%281%29.png?h=0612ea87&itok=9paThavi)
Jade and Emerald with Michelle See-Tho
Join Penguin Literary Prize winner Michelle See-Tho in conversation with James McKenzie Watson to discuss her debut fiction, Jade and Emerald.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2 Westfield /145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk
Thu 15 Aug
1.00 PM - 2.00 PM
![Photo of Nadia Wheatley in front of a canvas painted background](https://files-preprod-d9.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/nbc-prod-files/styles/promoted_event/azblob/media/images/2024-05/1_1.png?h=6e3bb2d5&itok=n2-c6oNY)
The End of the Morning with Nadia Wheatley
Join author Nadia Wheatley as she discusses, The End of the Morning, the never-before-published novel by Charmian Clift, which Nadia has recently edited.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Wed 28 Aug
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
![Harry Garside punching a box bag](https://files-preprod-d9.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/nbc-prod-files/styles/promoted_event/azblob/media/images/2024-06/Harry%20Garside%20-%20W.png?h=8ef33fe4&itok=BZGlXGao)
The Good Fight with Harry Garside
Join champion boxer and Olympic medalist Harry Garside as he discusses his memoir, The Good Fight.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Thu 12 Sep
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
![A photo of Tess Woods with a background of a Venice canal](https://files-preprod-d9.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/nbc-prod-files/styles/promoted_event/azblob/media/images/2024-05/1_3.png?h=449a5565&itok=QDKGlvrF)
The Venice Hotel with Tess Woods
Join acclaimed Australian author Tess Woods as she discusses her latest release, The Venice Hotel.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Local author program
Are you a local author or illustrator on the Northern Beaches? Have you recently self-published?
Our Local Author Program aims to support and promote our diverse local talent by providing an opportunity for independent or self-published authors, illustrators, and speakers to connect with their community and suggest their title for inclusion in our library collections.