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Lorraine Smith - Journey of a Lost Manuscript

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Bookshop owner and author Lorraine Smith reveals the fascinating results of her eighteen months of research in a 16th-century manuscript found in a Warrnambool bookstore. 

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Dervla McTiernan: What Happened to Nina?

From number one internationally bestselling author comes an emotional novel of suspense about two families at war. Dervla is in coversation with PJ Pomare.

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Wednesday, 24 April 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

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Fiona Basile - Immerse

Join Fiona as she talks about her stunning photographic book celebrating the beauty and joy of a special open-water swimming community.

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Thursday, 2 May 2024 - 10:30am to 11:30am
Queenscliff Library

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Julie Goodwin - Your Time Starts Now

Food and fame, failure and freedom: the life story of Australia’s first MasterChef. Hear from Julie as she talks about her soul-baring memoir.

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Tuesday, 7 May 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Author Encounters

Carla Pascoe Leahy - Becoming a Mother

A truly special Mother’s Day event with local historian, Dr Carla Pascoe Leahy, discussing Australian motherhood since the 1950s.

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Saturday, 11 May 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Ocean Grove Library

Author Encounters

Bruce Pascoe and Lyn Harwood - Black Duck

Join Bruce and Lyn as they discuss Black Duck, a personal reflection on life, Country and the consequences of Dark Emu through six seasons on Bruce Pascoe’s farm.

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Monday, 13 May 2024 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Author Encounters

Ariane Beeston - Because I'm Not Myself, You see

Join author Ariane Beeston for an important discussion about recognising and surviving post-natal depression.

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Friday, 14 June 2024 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre