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Author Talks

The Library’s author talks are enlightening, funny, sad, controversial, joyous, heartwarming and are always entertaining.

The Running Book

In the lead up to St Patrick’s Day, one of Ireland’s favourite authors, John Connell, appears in conversation with Daniel Browning.

Law in War

Catherine Bond and Elise Edmonds consider the impact of the law on Australians during the First World War.  

Discussing 'Kim Jiyoung: Born 1982'

Join Senior Dr Jane Park and Michaela Kalowski, as they discuss the issues and ideas around gender, culture and common experience explored in Cho Nam-Joo's best selling novel. 

My Year of Living Vulnerably

Rick Morton talks about his latest release, My Year of Living Vulnerably

Breaker Morant

In his latest book, Breaker Morant, Peter Fitzsimons unravels the many myths and fictions that surround the life of Harry Morant. 

How to Win an Election

The 2019 Australian election produced a surprise result showing, not for the first time, that every election is there for the winning — including the next one.

Hysteria

Join author Katerina Bryant as she discusses the stories of these silenced women and how, through her research, she found her own voice.

A Room Made of Leaves

In partnership with Sydney Writers' Festival.

Internationally bestselling author and Orange Prize winner, Kate Grenville, discusses her latest imaginative response to history, A Room Made of Leaves.