Events

OCTOBER, 2026

Pip Williams, An Evening with the Author, Thursday 1st of October: Join author Pip Williams for an author event at Paddington Uniting Church. We’ll be celebrating the release of her new book, ‘The German Ward’. Click here for tickets.

Lee Holmes: An Evening with the Author, Tuesday 6th of October: Join us for an evening with the bestselling author and clinical nutritionist, Lee Holmes, as she talks about her new book, ‘Eat to Heal’ at Gertrude & Alice. Click here for tickets.

Billie King Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Wednesday 7th of October: Join the Bondi Literary Salon for our next book club for Billie King by Shannon Kelly-White hosted by Nikki Diaz at Gertrude & Alice. Click here for tickets.

Heart of Darkness Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Monday 12th of October: Join the Bondi Literary Salon for our next book club. We’re reading Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad and Shirley Alexander and Cooper Coe are hosting at Gertrude & Alice. Click here for tickets.

Josh Silver, An Evening with the Author, Wednesday 14th of October: Join author Josh Silver, in conversation with Jordan Turner, to discuss his latest novel Fruit Fly at Gertrude & Alice. Click here for tickets.

Plant Lady Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Tuesday 20th of October: Join the Bondi Literary Salon as we read Minyoung Kang’s new novel Plant Lady. Hosted by Emma Selby at Gertrude & Alice. Click here for tickets.

Supper Stories: Joy, Dinner Booking, Friday 23rd of October: Hosted by Charlotte Ree at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

ACOTAR 6, Midnight Launch Party, Monday 26th of October: Celebrate the launch of Sarah J. Maas’ latest book in the global, bestselling romantasy series, A Court of Thorns and Roses and leave with the new book! Click here for tickets.

Kitchen Confidential Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Wednesday 28th of October: Join our next book club gathering as we discuss Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain at Gertrude & Alice. Click here for tickets.

Annabelle Chauncy, in conversation with Holly Wainwright, Wednesday 28th of October: Join us for an evening of insight and inspiration with Annabelle Chauncy, in conversation with Holly Wainwright for the School For Life Foundation at Paddington Uniting Church. Click here for tickets.

Jon Ronson, An Evening with the Author, Thursday 29th of October: in this brand-new live show, Jon Ronson brings the extraordinary stories from his book ‘The Castle’ to life on stage at the City Recital Hall with astonishing footage and online clips, including jaw-dropping material that has long since vanished from the internet. Gertrude & Alice are the official booksellers. Click here for tickets.

Leigh Sales and Gwen Blake, The Holiday Kitchen, Thursday 29th of October: a joyful celebration of food, conversation and connection as Leigh Sales and Gwen Blake share their sensible, practical and unfussy philosophy approach to feeding the people they love. Held at Bondi Pavilion. Gertrude & Alice are the official booksellers. Click here for tickets.

 

 

NOVEMBER, 2026

Sense & Sensibility Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Tuesday 3rd of November: Join our next book club gathering as we read Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Hosted by Amy Dale at Gertrude & Alice. Click here for tickets.

Julia Baird & Guests, Letters to Young Men, Thursday 5th of November: Join Julia Baird and some of Australia’s favourite thinkers and storytellers for a powerful evening of uplifting conversation at the City Recital Hall. Click here for tickets.

Eleanor Limprecht, An Evening with the Author, Tuesday 10th of November: Join us for an evening with the author, Eleanor Limprecht, in conversation with Michaela Kalowski, as she talks about her new novel, ‘Cul-de-Sac’ at Gertrude & Alice. Click here for tickets.

Life of M Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Tuesday 17th of November: Join our next book club gathering as we read Life of M by Rachel Cusk. Hosted by Steve Reynolds and Viktoriya Butler at Gertrude & Alice. Click here for tickets.

Sally Neighbour, An Evening with the Author, Wednesday 18th of November: Join us for an evening with journalist and author Sally Neighbour, in conversation with Louise Milligan, as she talks about her new novel, ‘Slave Concubine Queen’ at Gertrude & Alice. Click here for tickets.

Supper Stories: Food, Dinner Booking, Friday 20th of November: Hosted by Charlotte Ree at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

David Leser, An Evening with the Author: Tuesday 24th of November: Join us for an evening with journalist and author David Leser, as he talks about his new book, ‘Light Sleeper’ at Gertrude & Alice. Click here for tickets.

Peck & Peck Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Thursday 26th of November: Join our next bookclub gathering as we read Peck & Peck by Bonnie Garmus. At Gertrude & Alice. Click here for tickets.

 

 

DECEMBER, 2026

Supper Stories: Christmas, Dinner Booking, Friday 18th of December: Hosted by Charlotte Ree at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.