Events

Everybody is welcome to join our book clubs and events!

MAY, 2025

Book Club, Bondi Literary Salon, Tuesday 6th May 2025: We Do Not Part by Han Kang, hosted by David Francis at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Pádraig Ó Tuama, Poetica, Wednesday 7th May 2025: Poetica is thrilled to host Pádraig Ó Tuama once again in Sydney. Join us for a night of poetry readings and music and all that feels good in the world, at NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre. Click here for tickets.

Jacqueline Maley: An Evening with the Author, Wednesday 7th May 2025: in conversation with Catherine Milne to celebrate her new novel ‘Lonely Mouth’ at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Rachael Coopes: The art of Forgiveness, Tuesday 13th May, 2025: An evening with the author and special guests May Samali and Sarah Routhier, to celebrate the launch of Rachael’s new book, The Art of Forgiveness at Bondi Pavilion. Click here for tickets.

Anastasia Zolotarev: An Evening with the Author, Wednesday 14th May 2025: enjoy some delicious nibbles and celebrate Anastasia’s new cookbook, Sour Cherries and Sunflowers at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Book Club, Bondi Literary Salon, Tuesday 27th May 2025: The Women by Kristin Hannah, hosted by Amy Dale at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Writing Workshop: Memory Writing with Heather Lord, Wednesday 28th May, 2025: Join us for our very first writing workshop in the bookstore. ‘Uncover the unthought unknown’ and kickstart any writing project. Click here for tickets.

Jemma Sbeg: An Evening with the Author, Thursday 29th May 2025: in conversation with Lea Nesdale to celebrate her new book, Person in Progress at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

JUNE, 2025

Joycean Soiree: James Joyce’s Feisty Females, Friday 13th June, 2025: Join us after hours in the bookshop for an exploration of the women in Joyce’s life and writing. At Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Rose Scott Women Writers’ Festival, 27-28 June 2025: Australia’s only literary festival run, owned and operated by women for women writers, at The Women’s Club, Sydney. Click here for more information.

JULY, 2025

Book Club, Bondi Literary Salon, Tuesday 1st July 2025: The Man In The High Castle by Philip K. Dick, hosted by Russell and Chelsea Martin at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Book Club, Bondi Literary Salon, Tuesday 22nd July 2025: The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai, hosted by Matthew King at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Natasha Lester: An Evening with the Author, Thursday 24th July, 2025: In conversation with Jane Turner and Shirley Alexander to celebrate her latest novel, The Mademoiselle at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Book Club, Bondi Literary Salon, Tuesday 29th July, 2025: The Housemaid Series by Freida McFadden, hosted by Hannah van Otterloo at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

AUGUST, 2025

Book Club, Bondi Literary Salon, Wednesday 6th August 2025: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley, hosted by Jessie Hilton at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Esther Freud: An Evening with the Author, Tuesday 12th August 2025: in conversation with Meg Mason to celebrate the release of her new book ‘My Sister and Other Lovers’ at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Book Club, Bondi Literary Salon, Tuesday 19th August 2025: The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden, hosted by Evelyn Levisohn at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

SEPTEMBER

Book Club, Bondi Literary Salon, Wednesday 9th September 2025: The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, hosted by Paul Twomey at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Book Club, Bondi Literary Salon: The Heart in Winter by Kevin Barry, hosted by Dee O’Keefe at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

OCTOBER, 2025

Book Club, Bondi Literary Salon, Wednesday 22nd October 2025: Gliff by Ali Smith, hosted by Hannah Monaghan at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.