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Tania Blanchard writes historical fiction inspired by the true stories and the rich cultural heritage of her family’s history.
Spend an evening with bestselling Australian author Tricia Stringer as she discusses her latest novel 'The Paradise Resort', a warm, witty and heartfelt story set in a remote Kimberley resort.
At a luxury Kimberley resort, a recovering cancer survivor, a worried manager and a suspected spy find themselves fighting to protect the community they love. Warm, witty and full of heart, Tricia Stringer’s latest novel 'The Paradise Resort' explores friendship, resilience and finding belonging in unexpected places.
Tricia's books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
Bookings essential. Book online via TryBooking, ask in any library branch, or phone 4304 7500
This event will be held at Gosford Regional Library.
Words on the Waves and The Art House Wyong are delighted to welcome you to the world exclusive book launch of Dark Days Hotel, the new deliciously dark and twisty thriller from international bestseller Anna Downes. Joined by special guests and fellow crime fiction aficionados Candice Fox, Tim Ayliffe and Ali Lowe, this will be a celebratory evening of impassioned conversation and friendly author book signings. Together, they will dig into the creative process and unearth the fascinating thematic throughlines: health, wealth and our dangerous obsession with the two.
Copies of the author’s books will be available for purchase and signing on the day by Book Face.
This event is hosted by Words on the Waves and tickets are required. To purchase a seat, please visit their website here.
Join us for an unforgettable morning with bestselling author and journalist Peter FitzSimons as he brings to life the epic true story of George Mallory and Edmund Hillary and their quest to be the first to conquer Everest in 'The Race to the Top of the World'.
Don’t miss this chance to hear one of Australia’s greatest storytellers reveal the courageous story of Mallory and Hillary, their years of intense planning and preparation, and the ongoing mystery of Mallory's disappearance, in this is an epic story of adventure, daring, despair and triumph.
Copies of Peter's book with be available for purchase from BookFace Erina.
Bookings open Tuesday 1 September, 8am.
Bookings essential. Book online from the TryBooking webpage, ask in any library branch, or phone 4304 7650.
This event will be held at Erina Library.
Join us at BOOK FACE St Ives as we celebrate a new installment of The Girl and the Ghost.
In a powerful work of memoir, history and biography, Jane Messer retraces the tragic and hopeful steps of her Jewish German grandmother, Bella
Join us for this month’s book club pick, Life of M by Rachel Cusk.
Love Your Bookshop Day is back on Saturday 10 October, celebrating bookshops, booksellers and the conversations that lead us to great books.
Join us as we launch best selling author Tania Blanchard in conversation for her upcoming book The Paris Prize.
Palaeontologist Sally Hurst shares in her book Found a Fossil shares her research and engaging stories of Australian fossils and dinosaurs while providing a guide on how best to preserve fossils or artefacts if you find one.
Join bestselling author Tess Woods in conversation as she discusses her latest novel, 'The Cairo Bridal Shop'. Set in modern Egypt, the book centres on three sisters bound by their late mother’s bridal shop as they navigate love, identity and political pressure.
Drawing on Tess’s childhood in Egypt and her family’s migration to Australia, this conversation will delve into the personal stories behind the novel, the themes of family and displacement, and the real‑world histories that shaped the book.
Copies of Tess's books will be available for purchase and signing on the day by Book Face.
Bookings essential. Book online from the TryBooking website, ask in any library branch, or phone 4304 7650.
This event will be held at Erina Library.
Join us alongside our friends at Words on the Waves for their next Central Coast Reads event, this time featuring author Chris Hammer.
About the book:
In the desolate outback town of Finnigans Gap, thieves pillage opal mines, religious fanatics recruit the vulnerable, and billionaires do as they please. When an opal miner is found crucified down his mine, Sydney homicide detective Ivan Lucic and inexperienced investigator Nell Buchanan are sent to investigate.
But Finnigans Gap has already ended one police career, and soon both officers face damning allegations. Set up and running out of time, their only chance at redemption is to find the killer — before the town’s buried secrets consume them both.
This event is hosted by Words on the Waves and is free to attend. RSVPs are essential - to reserve your seat, please visit their website here.
Join us for a book signing of local authors for the inspiring business book The Business Sisterhood, written by Women with Altitude.
Family secrets, sibling relationships, and the legacies we carry are at the heart of this conversation with debut novelists Samantha W. L. Lee (Bound), Cassie Stroud (Iluka) and Sophie Stern (What Is Left For Us). Across their three novels, readers will encounter estranged sisters, hidden family histories, inherited expectations and generations shaped by the choices of those who came before them.
The authors will discuss the shared themes that connect their work, as well as their creative processes and paths to publication.
All three books will be available for purchase and signing by each other on the night.
Booking is essential: Book online via the link here or at the Ku-ring-gai Library branch in Gordon to secure your spot!
Join bestselling Australian crime writer Michael Robotham as he discusses his latest novel 'Tell Me Something True', a gripping and deeply moving story that blends mystery, love and redemption against the backdrop of a small Australian town.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Michael Robotham talk about the inspiration behind this powerful and unforgettable novel, where every revelation is surprising, shocking and heartbreakingly human.
Copies of Michael’s books will be available for purchase and signing on the night by Book Face.
Bookings essential. Book online via TryBooking, ask in any library branch, or phone 4325 8460.
This event will be held in the tiered auditorium at Gosford Regional Library accessible by stairs or lift.
Join us for this month’s book club pick, Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer!
When former World War II Beaufighter pilot Warrant Officer Lerryn Mutton OAM arrived on the doorstep of history writer Patricia Skehan and asked her to write his wartime story. Patricia was intrigued and turned on her tape recorder.
Join Patricia at Erina Library as she tells the dramatic stories and experiences of Mutton, his navigators and ground crew, with the Beaufighter aircraft, known for its silent motors earning it the nickname Whispering Death.
Book Face Erina will have copies of Whispering Death available for purchase at the event, and Patricia will be available for a signing afterwards.
Bookings essential. Book online from the TryBooking webpage, ask in any library branch, or phone 4304 7650.
This event will be held at Erina Library.
Join Faye James during Women’s Health Week and discover how to eat your way to wellness.
An accredited nutritionist and author of The Menopause Diet and The Perimenopause Plan, Faye has over 20 years of experience helping people live healthier, more vibrant, and balanced lives through the power of nutrition.
In this special Women’s Health Week session, Faye will share practical advice on how to nourish your body during menopause, maintain your health, and feel your best. Drawing on her extensive expertise, she will explore the important role food plays in supporting wellbeing during this stage of life.
Copies of both her nutrition books will be available for purchase and signing by Faye James on the night,
Book is essential: Book online via the link here or at the Ku-ring-gai Library branch in Gordon to secure your spot!
Please join us alongside our friends at Words on the Waves as they celebrate their spring edition of Late Night Lit, a trademark evening of spoken word, poetry, literary readings and other surprises.
Settle in to hear two very different but equally special guest authors share words firsthand from their latest works. Born in the US and raised between Indonesia and Singapore, Tiffany Tsao is a former academic turned award-winning literary translator. Her latest novel But Won’t I Miss Me is already our favourite fiction of 2026. Part feminist horror, part speculative fantasy, utterly original.
Grace Rouvray is a writer, actor, producer and podcast host. Her debut memoir Is It Too Early To Bitch? is a love letter to life-changing friendship. Grace and Katie are best friends for 13 years… until tragedy strikes. We talk about romance as life’s greatest love stories, but what if the rarest thing we’ll ever find is a soulmate in a friend? The results are hilarious, heartbreaking and deeply honest.
As usual, we will also welcome an impressive lineup of local writers and artists to share some new work with you as open mic participants. If you’re interested in participating, please email program@wordsonthewaves.com.au with a sample of your work.
To purchase your tickets please visit this link. Book Face Erina will have copies of Tiffany and Grace’s books available on the night for purchase.
Join us for our in-store Romance Reads book club here at BOOK FACE Erina.
For our August pick, we’ll be discussing Once Upon a Breakfast Show by Stephanie MacFie. Book blub will take place on Thursday, 3rd September, at 6:30pm.
To book your spot, please email us at erina@bookfacestores.com.au, or call the store on 4365 5288.
Come and meet children’s book author Tim Brown where he’ll be signing copies of this latest book ‘Rusty is Rescued’ from 11am. .
For Rusty the cattle dog, life seems too big and too noisy. Even when he is adopted and finds his forever home, Rusty is still nervous, especially when he tries new things. But with the help of his family, including two rescue cats, Rusty discovers that every day is a new adventure and a chance to be brave
Join bestselling author Holly Ringland for an inspiring conversation about her heart-warming new novel, 'The World Beneath Her Feet'.
Join bestselling authors Kate Horan and Ali Lowe at Crime Fic Fest as they discuss their latest novels 'On the Edge' and 'The Second Wife.'
Discover the inspiration behind the novels, explore their writing processes, and learn how they craft compelling characters, buried secrets and gripping twists that keep readers guessing until the very end.
Copies of Kate and Ali's book will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
Bookings essential. Book online via this link, ask in any library branch, or phone 4325 8460.
This event will be held at Gosford Regional Library.
Join us at 10am online via Zoom on Thursday 27th for our August book club, featuring Sophie, Standing There by Meg Mason.
For more information, please email us at erina@bookfacestores.com.au.
Penguin Noir is back with an evening of suspense, intrigue and criminally good conversation featuring some of Australia's most acclaimed crime writers alongside exciting new voices in the genre.
The night begins with Nicholas Timms, who will discuss his heart-pounding, suspenseful debut set in Byron Bay, 'The Lineup'.
A panel conversation will follow with Scott Westerfeld and Justine Larbalestier, authors of the action-packed gothic thriller 'The Mortons', and the beloved Candice Fox, whose latest novel 'Redbelly Crossing' was an immediate bestseller. The discussion will be moderated by the brilliant Darcy Tindale.
Bookings essential. Book online via TryBooking, ask in any library branch, or phone 4325 8460.
This event will be held at Gosford Regional Library in the tiered auditorium on level 1, which is accessible by stairs or lift.
BOOK FACE St Ives would like to invite you to a night of books, food and discussion.
Join us for this month’s book club pick, Land by Maggie O’Farrell!
Join us for an inspiring evening with Alexa Leary as she shares the remarkable story behind her memoir, 'Sink or Swim'.
Join us for our in-store Romance Reads book club here at BOOK FACE Erina.
For our July pick, we’ll be discussing People in Love by Claire Daverley. Book blub will take place on Thursday, 13th August, at 6:30pm.
To book your spot, please email us at erina@bookfacestores.com.au, or call the store on 4365 5288.
Meet Sarah Barrie, bestselling and award-winning Australian crime writer, as she discusses her latest thriller, 'Dark Sanctuary'.
Detective Hex Rexford is investigating a series of brutal murders inside a hospital for the criminally insane, while Beth Thompson is desperately trying to protect her children from a violent stalker and a growing sense of dread. In 'Dark Sanctuary', bestselling author Sarah Barrie weaves the stories into a chilling crime thriller filled with suspense, secrets and unexpected twists.
This event is part of Central Coast Libraries Crime Fic Fest. Celebrate one of the Central Coast's favourite genres during this month-long festival of crime fiction and witing. Featuring acclaimed authors, engaging panels, writing workshops, kids' activities and themed library displays, there's something for every crime fiction fan to uncover.
Bookings essential. Book online via TryBooking, ask in any library branch, or phone 4304 7650.
This event will be held at Erina Library.
Join Australian BookTok favourite and bestselling author Stacey McEwan as she discusses her latest fantasy novel, 'A Forsaken Prophecy'.
Join us alongside our friends at Words on the Waves for their next Central Coast Reads event, this time featuring author Jacqueline Kent.
Central Coast Reads is an annual coast-wide reading program where organisations, local libraries, book clubbers and individuals are all encouraged to read the one book to foster larger conversations about reading, important themes and to engage with others in the community.
Australia’s crusaders for women’s voting rights and the radical feminists of the 1970s changed lives across the country and around the globe. But what about the generation in between?
Acclaimed biographer Jacqueline Kent traces these women's stories, shaped by the seismic social and political events of their time, and illuminates their immense courage and principled determination to change the world.
This event is hosted by Words on the Waves and is free to attend. RSVPs are essential - to reserve your seat, please visit their website here.
Step into the darker side of fiction with crime writers Ashley Kalagian Blunt, Anna Downes and Lisa Kenway in this exclusive crime fiction panel event.
Discover the inspiration behind their gripping novels as they discuss suspense, secrets and the art of keeping readers on the edge of their seats!
This event is part of Central Coast Libraries Crime Fic Fest. Celebrate one of the Central Coast's favourite genres during this month-long festival of crime fiction and witing. Featuring acclaimed authors, engaging panels, writing workshops, kids' activities and themed library displays, there's something for every crime fiction fan to uncover.
Bookings open Monday 20 July, 8am.
Bookings essential. Book online via TryBooking, ask in any library branch, or phone 4304 7500
This event will be held at Gosford Regional Library.
Join us in store at BOOK FACE Erina to celebrate the release of Once Upon a Breakfast Show by Stephanie MacFie!
Witty, sexy, and full of humour, Once Upon a Breakfast Show is a heartwarming love story about missed chances, hot mics, and what happens when a woman finally takes control of her own story.
The event will begin at 6pm sharp. Some nibbles and drink will be provided on the night, and Stephanie will be available to sign copies of her book.
This is a free event - RSVPs essential via the RSVP button below (please state how many people are in your party).
Please RSVP by Monday 3rd August to guarantee your seat. We look forward to seeing you on the night!
Join us at 10am online via Zoom on Thursday 30th for our July book club, featuring Whistler by Ann Patchett.
For more information, please email us at erina@bookfacestores.com.au.
Join bestselling author Meredith Jaffe as she presents her latest novel 'The Importance of Being Delia,' a gorgeous, cosy new family drama from the author of 'The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison.'
For more than thirty years, Delia Watson has been the silent engine behind her husband’s music career - until a mysterious letter and a strained cat-sitting stint in Pretty Point reveal secrets he won’t explain.
Done with playing nice, Delia teams up with her sharp-witted bridge club to untangle a web of lies, scandal, and hidden past - proving it’s never too late for the silent partner to make some noise.
BOOK FACE Erina will be selling copies of Meredith's books following the event and Meredith will be available for signing.
Bookings essential. Book online from TryBooking, ask in any library branch, or phone 4304 7650.
