Jan is releasing a new chapbook of her poetry, a small universe! (published by Bright South). Where: Hobart Bookshop When: 24th of November, at 5.30pm Please rsvp: rsvpbrightsouth@gmail.com or call (03) 6223 1803
Category: Hobart
26th Oct: Robbie Arnott & David Whish-Wilson in conversation—Hobart
Robbie Arnott (author of ‘Limberlost’) and David Whish-Wilson (‘The Sawdust House’) in conversation about their new books. Hobart Bookshop, 5:30 pm Wednesday 26th October This is a double Author Event with David Whish-Wilson and Robbie Arnott talking to each other about their newly released books The Sawdust House and Limberlost. The Sawdust House is a historical fiction set…
Launch: David Webby’s children’s book (March)
David Webby’s ‘The Misadventures of Harry and Larry: The Chosen Ones’ Launch — Hobart Bookshop (youtube: 3mins 09 secs) Two bush Mice, Harry and Larry, from the Bunya Mountains become trapped in a 4WD owned by two humans, known as Charlie and Izzy Humbledink, and are thrust into an exciting adventure all the way up the east…
Forwarded message from Seasonal Poets (Hobart)
Subject: Seasonal Poets – February Reading Cancelled Date: 15 February 2022 at 9:10:08 am AEDT Dear Friends of Seasonal Poets, Next Monday, 21st of February, should have been our first reading for 2022 at Hadley’s Hotel. Given the current restrictions for masks and social distancing, we have reluctantly decided to cancel the reading. We are…
Gwen Harwood Prize 2005
A small crowd has gathered at Hobart Bookshop for the announcement of the winner of the Gwen Harwood Prize. Island’s editor David Owen welcomes guests, thanks judges Adrienne Eberhard and Kevin Gillam, “two individuals far apart – Kevin in Perth, Western Australia, Adrienne here in Hobart – a distance that could of course cause difficulties, but then again … maybe it’s…
An afternoon at the Republic
Various things draw me to Hobart’s Republic Hotel this afternoon, not least the fact that Pete Hay is reading today. Compere Liz Winfield opens proceedings with work by Barney Roberts and Magenta Bliss (Jenny Boult), a recital that both renews our appreciation of their respective talents and accentuates our loss. Some of us are making…