MAY, 2026

Helen Pitt, Author Talk, Saturday 2nd of May: Join author Helen Pitt and uncover the fascinating story and untold history behind Sydney’s iconic Luna Park at 10:30 am at Woollahra Library in Double Bay. Click here for tickets.

Dervla McTiernan, An Evening with the Author, Tuesday 5th of May: A wildly entertaining evening for readers who enjoy dark, character-driven thrillers and great conversation at Bondi Pavilion. Click here for tickets.

Sheryle Bagwell, An Evening with the Author, Wednesday 6th of May: To celebrate the release of her book Letter of Provence, join Sheryle Bagwell in conversation with Helen Pitt at Gertrude & Alice. Click here for tickets.

Theo Of Golden Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Thursday 7th of May: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Speak Up: How to be a successful presenter, Thursday 7th of May: Theresa Miller shows you how to successfully share your expertise and experience with an audience – whether it’s creating an inspiring work presentation or media release, blitzing a job interview or nailing your message on a podcast, panel, TV or radio interview. At Waverley Library, Gertrude & Alice are the official booksellers. Click here for tickets.

Melanie Lionello, An Evening with the Author, Monday 11th of May: Melanie Lionello, in conversation with Marylin Rosanna, to celebrate her new cookbook Easy Italian Dinners at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

The Correspondent Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Tuesday 12th of May: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, hosted by Shirley Alexander at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Wuthering Heights Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Wednesday 13th of May: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, hosted by David Francis at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Deborah Lawrie, The Women’s Club Lunch, Friday 15th of May: Join Deborah Lawrie AM, the subject of the first contested equal opportunity anti-discrimination case in Australia, as she speaks over Lunch at The Women’s Club. Gertrude & Alice are the official booksellers. Click here for tickets.

Fran Lebowitz, An Evening with the Author, Tuesday 19th of May: Returning to Sydney to unleash her chain-smoking, coffee-drinking New Yorker bite on a world falling ever more deeply into depravity. Join Lebowitz at the Sydney Opera House, Gertrude & Alice are the official booksellers. Click here for tickets.

Sydney Writer’s Festival: Love & Legacy, Wednesday 20th of May: Join Australian writers Heather Rose & Tasma Walton in conversation with Sarah MacDonald on their works of historical fiction. In partnership with Sydney Writers’ Festival, join us for this discussion on the power of fiction to bring the past to life. Gertrude & Alice are the official booksellers. Click here for tickets.

Readers: Books & Conversations and Sydney Writer’s Festival present: Lally Katz, Thursday 21st of May: Hear Lally in conversation with host Michaela Kalowski in this special SWF edition of the Readers: Books and Conversations series at Petersham Bowling Club. Gertrude & Alice are the official booksellers. Click here for tickets.

Ellena Savage, An Evening with the Author, Friday 22nd of May: Join Ellena Savage, in conversation with Melanie Kembrey, to discuss her new novel The Ruiners at Gertrude & Alice. Click here for tickets.

Margo’s Got Money Troubles Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Tuesday 26th of May: Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rupi Thorpe, hosted by Hannah Van Otterloo at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks, Cocktail Literary Salon, Wednesday 27th of May: Join Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks in conversation with Fiona Scott, Chief of Staff, Senator David Pocock, as they discuss The Right Hand over cocktails at The Women’s Club. Gertrude & Alice are the official booksellers. Click here for tickets.

Strangers Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Thursday 28th of May: Strangers, A Memoir of Marriage, by Belle Burden, hosted by Vashti Whitfield at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

JUNE, 2026

Sarah Wilson, An Evening with the Author, Monday 1st of June: to celebrate the release of her new book I Eat the Stars at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Nadine Richardson, An Evening with the Author, Tuesday 2nd of June: to celebrate the release of her new book She Births with Jessica Chapnik Kahn at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Jerry Saltz: In Conversation, Vivid Sydney, Thursday 4th of June: Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic Jerry Saltz brings his trademark irreverence and razor-sharp wit to Sydney Town Hall in his first Australian appearance at Sydney Town Hall. Gertrude & Alice are the official booksellers. Click here for tickets.

A Rising of The Lights Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Wednesday 3rd of June: A Rising of The Lights by Steve Toltz, hosted by Caroline Overington at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Roxane Gay: In Conversation, Vivid Sydney, Friday 12th of June: Join prolific American author and cultural critic Roxane Gay at City Recital Hall for an exclusive conversation with Whadjuk Noongar journalist, author and broadcaster Narelda Jacobs OAM, as part of Vivid Minds’ Creative Trailblazers series. Gertrude & Alice are the official booksellers. Click here for tickets.

Marie Kondo, An Evening with the Author, Monday 15th of June: Join Marie Kondo live on stage for a powerful and personal exploration of joy, meaning and the spaces we nurture both around us and within us at the City Recital Hall. Gertrude & Alice are the official booksellers. Click here for tickets.

The Woman In The Seal Skin Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Tuesday 16th of June: The Woman in The Seal Skin by Lauren Keegan, hosted by Kelly Doust at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Marc Fennell, An Evening with the Author, Monday 29th of June: An uproarious, illuminating journey through contested history live on stage with larger-than-life author of Stuff the British Stole, journalist and TV presenter Marc Fennell. Gertrude & Alice are the official booksellers. Click here for tickets.

London Falling Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Tuesday 30th of June: London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe, hosted by David Francis at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

JULY, 2026

John of John Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Thursday 2nd of July: John of John by Douglas Stuart, at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

The Things We Never Say Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Tuesday 7th of July: The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout, at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Amanda Nguyen, An Evening with the Author, Friday 17th of July: This is not a keynote. It is a reckoning, a testament, and a call to action—from one of the most extraordinary voices of her generation. Join Amanda Nguyen at the City Recital Hall. Gertrude & Alice are the official booksellers. Click here for tickets.

Hannah Richell, An Evening with the Author, Tuesday 21st of July: Hannah Richell will be in conversation with Vashti Whitfield as they discuss her book ‘An Ocean and a Day’ at Gertrude & Alice. Click here for tickets.

On The Calculation of Volume Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Wednesday 22nd of July: On the Calculation of Volume (1) by Solvej Balle, at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Lost Lambs, Bondi Literary Salon, Wednesday 29th of July: Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash, at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

AUGUST, 2026

Whistler Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Tuesday 4th of August: Whistler by Ann Patchett, at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Yesteryear Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Thursday 6th of August: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, hosted by Aneta Purewal and Sam Dumas Hayward at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Angel Down, Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Wednesday 12th of August: Angel Down by Daniel Kraus, hosted by Anna O’Rady at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Remembering Babylon Bookclub, Bondi Literary Salon, Tuesday 18th of August: Remembering Babylon by David Malouf at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Click here for tickets.

Victoria Hannan, An Evening with the Author, Wednesday 19th of August: Victoria will be in conversation with Sophie Roberts to celebrate the launch of her new book ‘I Love the Whole World!’ at Gertrude & Alice. Click here for tickets.

Dr Lucy Hone, An Evening with the Author, Wednesday 26th of August: an evening of insight and inspiration as bestselling author Charlotte Ree sits down with resilience expert Dr Lucy Hone at Paddington Uniting Church. Click here for tickets.