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Sydney’s Finest Literary Events Programme

We’re Sydney’s only fully accessible, fully licensed and fully catered bookshop events space, with lift access and accessible bathrooms.  We offer a range of ticketed events, free launches and literary experiences across the year, including author talks and book signings, workshops and afternoon teas, bookclubs and concerts, featuring some of Australia’s best and best known authors, speakers, thinkers and performers.  Bookings are essential. To book, please click on the RSVP link in each event page. We’ll send you a confirmation of your booking via email. Tickets are general admission and unreserved; to guarantee a seat, please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Listings are subject to change without notice, but we may email you of any changes or cancellations.  You may cancel without penalty with 24 hours’ notice via email to events@gleebooks.com.au or by calling us on 02 9660 2333. Refunds are not available after this time.

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Forthcoming Events

Sunday Sessions Book Club

Sunday 25th May – The Sunbird by Sara Haddad

Judith Brett – Fearless Beatrice Faust

Wednesday 28th May – In conversation with Annabel Crabb

Olivia O’Flynn – Ever Blessed

Monday 2nd June – In conversation with Anna Valdinger

Jenny Macklin – Making Progress

Thursday 5th June – In conversation with Tanya Plibersek

Gail Jones – The Name of the Sister

Tuesday 10th June – In conversation with Debra Adelaide

Linda Jaivin – Bombard the Headquarters!

Wednesday 11th June – In conversation with Lech Blaine

Hugh White – Hard New World

Monday 16th June – In conversation with Bruce Wolpe

Jennie Orchard – The Gifts of Reading

Tuesday 1st July – Jennie Orchard, Shankari Chandran & Nardi Simpson in conversation with Nicole Abadee

Jeff Apter – Lee Gordon Presents…

Thursday 3rd July – In converation with Suzanne Hill

Tilly Pamment – Handfuls of Sunshine

Gleefeasts – Sunday 6th July

Lucy Nelson – Wait Here

Tuesday 8th July – In conversation with Jennifer Wong

Anthea Taylor

Germaine Greer, Celebrity Feminism & the Archive Friday 23rd May – Launched by Michelle Arrow

John Foulcher – The Night Stair

Sunday 25th May – Launched by Judith Nangala Crispin

Meet the Creators!

Friday 30th May
Teacher Librarian event
Mandy Foot and Tania Ingram

Andrew Garrett – The Unnaming of Kroeber Hall

Thursday 29th May – In conversation with Nick Enfield

Karen Pack – Queer Omissions

Thursday 12th June – Launched by Prof Tanya Evans

Gill Shaddick – The Lion Behind the Anthill

Friday 13th June – Launched by Rosamund Burton

Pip Smith – The Pull of the Moon

Sunday 15th June – Launched by Felicity Castagna

Zeny Edwards – Painting with Stone

Wednesday 18th June – In conversatin with Dr Christopher Allen

Ee Ling Quah – Fire Dragon Feminism

Friday 20th June – with Intan Paramaditha and Jennifer Wong

Phoebe Rogers – When Will It Happen For Me?

Tuesday 24th June – Launched by Shevonne Hunt

Paul Nicholls – The Coping Stone

Thursday 26th June – Launched by Ian Syson

Leslie Stein – The Psychoanalysis of Dr Seele 

Friday 27th June – Launched by Dean Rickles

Lucie Stevens – R.I.P. Nanny Tobbins

3pm Saturday 28th June
Spooky fun!

If you’d like to host your own event or launch for up to 120 guests with us, please email eventenquiries@gleebooks.com.au with your book title and preferred dates.  With nearly four decades’ experience in literary events featuring some of the world’s bestselling authors, and a range of packages and services to suit every budget and occasion, we’ll help you make your event truly special for up to 120 guests.