Meet the delightful local author, Stephanie Parkyn, at BOOK FACE Pacific Fair and have her sign a copy of her second novel Josephine's Garden.

Join us at Erina Library for an afternoon with author, Stephanie Parkyn, as she introduces her second novel Josephine's Garden. Stephanie is fascinated by the human motivations behind the events of history and is particularly drawn to illuminating women's stories. She had a rewarding career as an environmental scientist, but is now living her dream of writing stories and travelling to find them.

As places are limited, bookings are essential. To reserve your spot, contract Erina Library on (02) 4304 7650 or book online.

Join best-selling author Annie Seaton as she shares with us her latest eco-adventure book Undara.

Annie Seaton lives in Nambucca Heads, NSW, with her husband of many years. Since their two children fled the nest and three beautiful grandchildren arrived, Toby, the naughtiest dog in the universe, and two white cats share their home. Each winter, Annie and her husband leave the beach to roam the remote areas of Australia to gather research for her eco-adventure stories.

RSVP in-store at BOOK FACE Port Macquarie or via Port Central concierge on (02) 5525 1000.

Join Samantha Tidy for the launch of her highly anticipated new picture book, Our Bush Capital, illustrated by Juliette Dudley, that celebrates everything that makes Canberra such a fun and magical place.

Meet Australian screenwriter and filmmaker Rachel Givney, known for her work on ‘Offspring’, ‘McLeod's Daughters’ and ‘All Saints’ and hear her speak about the inspiration behind her debut novel Jane in Love, a modern-day re-imagining of the life of one of the world's most celebrated writers.

As places are limited, bookings are essential. Contract your local branch library or phone (02) 6205 9000 or book online.

Hot off The Bachelorette TV series, Angie returns home to the Sunshine Coast to launch her exciting new book titled If You Don't Laugh You'll Cry.

Angie will share her passions and experiences on either side of the TV screen, including Gogglebox and I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Special guests Todd & Sami from 92.7 Mix FM will discover her wise and witty views on life.

Marvel as you enter the fascinating hidden world of ugly animals in this illustrated encyclopaedia of the animal kingdom's most unusual and beauty-challenged species. It's time for ugly animals to shine!

Join Port Macquarie local Sami Bayly as she take you into her world or weird and wonderful world of ugly animals through interactive readings, draws, and more!

Meet the international bestselling author, Heather Morris, as she celebrates the publication of Cilka’s Journey, the sequel to the number one bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz. This incredible follow-up (also based on a true story) is a powerful testament to the triumph of the human will in adversity - it will make you weep, but it will also leave you with the remarkable story of one woman’s fierce determination to survive, against all odds. Join Heather in conversation as she shares a glimpse behind the scenes of her incredible new novel and shares the stories that lead her to Cilka’s Journey.

Meet the international bestselling author, Heather Morris, as she celebrates the publication of Cilka’s Journey, the sequel to the number one bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz. This incredible follow-up (also based on a true story) is a powerful testament to the triumph of the human will in adversity - it will make you weep, but it will also leave you with the remarkable story of one woman’s fierce determination to survive, against all odds. Join Heather in conversation as she shares a glimpse behind the scenes of her incredible new novel and shares the stories that lead her to Cilka’s Journey.

Hosted by local legend Jack Heath, BOOK FACE Gungahlin invites the whole family for a vigorous and hilarious night of debate. We will have a line-up of six authors debating that it is better to have your feet on the ground than your head in the clouds, and you will judge the winners!

Leading the Affirmative Team is Jono Lineen, author of Perfect Motion. Having written an entire book singing the praises of walking we can think of nobody better to argue for keeping your feet on the ground. Backing him up is Craig Cormick and Nikki McWatters.

Leading the Negative Team, children's author Shelly Unwin will be fighting the fight for having your head in the clouds. She is somewhat of an expert on the subject having written all about a journey to outer space in her picture book Blast Off! Joining her will be Andrew Hutchinson and Chris Hammer.

Meet the international bestselling author, Heather Morris, as she celebrates the publication of Cilka’s Journey, the sequel to the number one bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz. This incredible follow-up (also based on a true story) is a powerful testament to the triumph of the human will in adversity - it will make you weep, but it will also leave you with the remarkable story of one woman’s fierce determination to survive, against all odds. Join Heather in conversation as she shares a glimpse behind the scenes of her incredible new novel and shares the stories that lead her to Cilka’s Journey.

Internationally bestselling author Fiona McIntosh launches her new historical blockbuster The Diamond Hunter, an adventure story about trust and betrayal, truth and love, from the harsh desert of Africa to the misty, green plains of England.

Join Author Nikki McWatters to celebrate the launch of her new young adult book, Saga. This meticulously researched and powerful novel follows three young women caught in the stories of their own times. Nikki will speaking about and reading from her latest novel, Saga, in-store at BOOK FACE Erina Fair.

Join us for an in-conversation event with Chris Hammer, author of the bestselling Australian crime fiction novel Scrublands, when he visits Port Macquarie Library to celebrate the publication of his latest thriller, Silver.

Chris Hammer’s writing reflects his extensive career as a journalist covering Australian federal politics and international affairs. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Charles Stuart University and a master’s degree in international relations from the Australian National University.

Australian author and playwright David Burton will be joining us for our Orion Young Adult Book Club in October as we discuss his first novel The Man in the Water. Bring your copy of this incredible new release or pick up one in store and join us as we sink our teeth into this compelling and confronting coming-of-age story about the trials of small town life and what it means to be a boy in the world today. David will be joining us as we discuss his new book, as well as talking about how he came to writing and providing us with a glimpse into the writing process.

This book club is for teens aged 13-18. No reservations required, just read the book beforehand and show up on the day!

Join author Christian White, rising star in the Australian literary scene, as he discusses his new novel The Wife and the Widow, an enthralling story of love and deception.

His first book, The Nowhere Child, quickly became one of Australian’s bestselling debut novels ever, has been sold in 16 territories worldwide and was acquired in a major screen deal.

Kathryn Hind, winner of the inaugural Penguin Literary Prize, will be speaking about her beautiful new book, Hitch, at Erina Library. Kathryn writes with acuity, empathy and wisdom. She is a shining new light on the Australian literary scene.

As places are limited, bookings are essential. Contract Erina Library on (02) 4304 7650 or book online HERE.

Join us for an evening with talented musician and author, Ash Grunwald, as he plays some songs and discusses his incredible new book, Surf by Day, Jam by Night. Brimming with humorous tales and incredible insights, Ash’s new book is essential reading for anyone wondering if there’s something more out there. Through stories of excessive achievement, adventure and overcoming, Ash encourages you to wake up, take your life into your hands and dare to follow your passions.

This is a free event, however registrations are required. Please contact our BOOK FACE Port Macquarie store to register your interest HERE or call them directly on (02) 6584 6002.

Join author Christian White, rising star in the Australian literary scene, as he discusses his new novel The Wife and the Widow, an enthralling story of love and deception.

His first book, The Nowhere Child, quickly became one of Australian’s bestselling debut novels ever, has been sold in 16 territories worldwide and was acquired in a major screen deal.

This is a free event though registrations are required. Please register online HERE or contact Erina Library on (02) 4304 7650.

Australian YA author Will Kostakis will be joining us at our Gungahlin Teen Book Club in October as we discuss his latest novel Monuments. Bring your copy of this action-packed new release or pick up one in store and join us as we sink our teeth into Monuments, the first book in an exciting new duology. Will will be joining us as we discuss his new book, as well as providing us with a glimpse into the writing process and answering reader questions (and maybe indulging a fan theory or two).

This book club is for teens aged 13-18. No reservations required, just read the book beforehand and then show up on the day!

Join us for an in-conversation event with Chris Hammer, author of the bestselling Australian crime fiction novel Scrublands, when he visits Erina Library to celebrate the publication of his latest thriller, Silver.

Chris Hammer’s writing reflects his extensive career as a journalist covering Australian federal politics and international affairs. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Charles Stuart University and a master’s degree in international relations from the Australian National University.

Presentation commences at 6.30 pm. As places are limited, bookings are essential. Please book online HERE or contact Erina Library on (02) 4304 7650.

Meet Judy Nunn, acclaimed Australian historical fiction writer, and hear her speak about the process of researching and writing her new incredible novel Khaki Town. Judy Nunn’s new bestseller is a breathtaking historical novel set in Queensland during World War II and is inspired by a true wartime story that has remained a well-kept secret for over seventy years.

This is a free event, however registrations are required. Please register online HERE or contact Helensvale Library on 07 5581 1625.

Join us on Wednesday evening for an Author Talk with Favel Parrett, the critically acclaimed Australian storyteller, and hear her speak about the process of researching and writing her new incredible novel There Was Still Love. Favel Parrett's deep emotional insight and stellar literary talent shine through in this love letter to the strong women who bind families together, despite dislocation and distance. It is a tender and beautifully told story of memory, family and love.

Doors open at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start. The talk will go for approximately an hour and will include a reading from Favel’s new book as well as a facilitated audience Q&A. All of Favel’s books will be available for purchase at the event.

This is a free event, however registrations are required. Please contact our BOOK FACE Pacific Fair store to register your interest HERE or call them directly on 07 5592 1700.

Join author Christian White, rising star in the Australian literary scene, as he discusses his new novel The Wife and the Widow, an enthralling story of love and deception.

Christian White is an Australian author and screenwriter whose projects include feature film Relic. The Nowhere Child is his first book and one of Australia’s bestselling debut novels ever. An early draft of this novel won the 2017 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript. Since publication The Nowhere Child has been shortlisted for major awards including the Australian Book Industry Awards’ General Fiction Book of the Year and Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year, and the Indie Book Awards’ Debut Fiction Book of the Year. The Wife and the Widow will be published by Affirm Press on 24 September 2019.

This is a free event though registrations are required. Please register online HERE or contact Port Macquarie Library on (02) 6581 8755 or via email.

In celebration of Australian Reading Hour, join authors Emma Grey (Tilly Maguire and the Royal Wedding Mess), Kathryn Hind (Hitch), Rick Morton (100 Years of Dirt), Tania McCartney (Mamie), and Michael Roddan (The People vs the Banks) in store as they discuss the ways in which their personal experiences have impacted upon their writing. With authors across a range of genres, this is set to be a lively and humorous night with wine and refreshments provided.

Tickets are $7 and are available online HERE. For any questions please get in touch with the staff at BOOK FACE Gungahlin.

Join us for an evening of conversation with one of the greatest crime writers working today.

Before becoming a novelist, Michael Robotham was an investigative journalist working across America, Australia and Britain. As a journalist and writer he has investigated notorious cases such as the serial killer couple Fred and Rosemary West. He has worked with clinical and forensic psychologists as they helped police investigate complex, psychologically driven crimes. His latest novel, Good Girl Bad Girl, is an unnerving psychological thriller where everyone is lying and no-one is who they seem.

This is a free event but please RSVP HERE for seating and catering purposes.

Join author Joy Rhoades as she discusses her new novel The Burnt Country, an enthralling story of integrity, resilience and resistance.

The stunning new novel from the author of The Woolgrower's Companion, whom the Australian Women's Weekly described as ‘a wonderful new voice in literary rural fiction'.

As places are limited, bookings are essential. Contract your local branch library or phone (02) 6205 9000 or book online HERE.

Join best-selling author Annie Seaton as she shares with us her latest eco-adventure book Undara.

Annie Seaton lives in Nambucca Heads, NSW, with her husband of many years. Since their two children fled the nest and three beautiful grandchildren arrived, Toby, the naughtiest dog in the universe, and two white cats share their home. Each winter, Annie and her husband leave the beach to roam the remote areas of Australia to gather research for her eco-adventure stories.

This is a free event though registrations are required. Please register HERE online or contact Port Macquarie Library on (02) 6581 8755 or email portlib@mnclibrary.org.au

Join Yvette Poshoglian, the bestselling author of over 30 books for children and young readers, as she signs copies of her fun and adorable new book Puppy Diary: The Great Toy Rescue.

This year bookshops across Australia are throwing a party and you are invited! Love Your Bookshop Day is a chance to celebrate what makes your local bookshop great. Whether it’s for their amazing staff, their carefully curated range or specialisation or a must-see events program, come by BOOK FACE Gungahlin on Saturday and join us in store to celebrate.

Activities and events hosted in store on the day include:
- Story-time with local author Maura Pierlot reading The Trouble in Tune Town
- Jono Lineen in-conversation with Karen Hardy from The Canberra Times talking about his new book Perfect Motion at 4pm.
- A Fancy Dress Competition that will be running throughout the day. Dress up as your favourite book character to win prizes. All of the staff will be dressed up throughout the day!
- There will also be games running, lots of freebies and give-aways, the company wide raffle, book signings and more!