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Inspiring author events in Thirroul this August
Collins Booksellers Thirroul

August’s events will stimulate, inform and entertain.

Lock in these dates.

  • 14th: In Hot Water, on saving the Great Barrier Reef. Dr Paul Hardisty with Sarah Hamylton & joined by Saul Griffiths.
  • 15th: Pages & Pints Book of the Month is The Glassmaker, by acclaimed author Tracy Chevalier. 18th: Squirrel Takes the Cake, book launch for new picture book from Danielle Camer.
  • 21st: Girl Falling, the much anticipated second book from Hayley Scrivenor, with Sue Turnbull.
  • 25th: Charles and Barbara Blackman - A decade of love & art, by artist, writer & daughter Christabel Blackman with journalist Rick Feneley.
  • 28th: A Town Called Treachery, crime fiction debut by journalist Mitch Jennings, with Hayley Scrivenor.

How spoilt are we to have access to this feast of creative voices.

Events are free; bookings are essential: thirroul@collinsbooks.com.au or 4267 1408. More details in our August newsletter.

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