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Upcoming Events

  • Martine Kropkowski in-conversation with Hayley Scrivenor
    Martine Kropkowski in-conversation with Hayley Scrivenor
    Martine Kropkowski in-conversation with Hayley Scrivenor
    Thu, 10 Oct
    Better Read Than Dead
    10 Oct 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    10 Oct 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    Join us with Martine Kropkowski to celebrate the release of Everywhere We Look! Martine will be joined by Hayley Scrivenor.
  • Jane Gazzo in-conversation with James Valentine
    Jane Gazzo in-conversation with James Valentine
    Jane Gazzo in-conversation with James Valentine
    Fri, 11 Oct
    Better Read Than Dead
    11 Oct 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    11 Oct 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    Join us with Jane Gazzo to celebrate the release of I Hear Motion! Jane will be in-conversation with James Valentine.
  • Gina Chick in-conversation with Leigh Sales
    Gina Chick in-conversation with Leigh Sales
    Gina Chick in-conversation with Leigh Sales
    Fri, 11 Oct
    St Stephens Church
    11 Oct 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    St Stephens Church, 189 Church St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    11 Oct 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    St Stephens Church, 189 Church St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    Join us with Gina Chick to celebrate the release of We Are the Stars! Gina will be joined by Leigh Sales.
  • Nardi Simpson in-conversation with Anne-Marie Te Whiu
    Nardi Simpson in-conversation with Anne-Marie Te Whiu
    Nardi Simpson in-conversation with Anne-Marie Te Whiu
    Thu, 17 Oct
    Better Read Than Dead
    17 Oct 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    17 Oct 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    Join us with Nardi Simpson to celebrate the release of Belburd! Nardi will be in-conversation with Anne-Marie Te Whiu.
  • Lauren Keegan in-conversation with Michelle Barraclough
    Lauren Keegan in-conversation with Michelle Barraclough
    Lauren Keegan in-conversation with Michelle Barraclough
    Fri, 18 Oct
    Better Read Than Dead
    18 Oct 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    18 Oct 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    Join us with Lauren Keegan to celebrate the release of All the Bees in the Hollows! Lauren will be in-conversation with Michelle Barraclough.
  • Patrice Capogreco and Danna Diaz In-Conversation
    Patrice Capogreco and Danna Diaz In-Conversation
    Patrice Capogreco and Danna Diaz In-Conversation
    Sat, 19 Oct
    Better Read Than Dead
    19 Oct 2024, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    19 Oct 2024, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are proud to host the official Sydney bookshop launches of FK with Cancer and I Love Someone with Cancer, with authors and breast cancer survivors Patrice Capogreco and Danna Diaz .
  • The Lasting Harm: Lucia Osborne-Crowley in-conversation with Julia Baird
    The Lasting Harm: Lucia Osborne-Crowley in-conversation with Julia Baird
    The Lasting Harm: Lucia Osborne-Crowley in-conversation with Julia Baird
    Thu, 24 Oct
    The Dendy
    24 Oct 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    The Dendy, 261-263 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    24 Oct 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    The Dendy, 261-263 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    Join Lucia Osborne-Crowley for the Sydney launch of The Lasting Harm: Witnessing the Trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. Lucia will be in-conversation with Julia Baird.
  • Sarah Martin and Bel Vidal in-conversation with Dayna Groppenbacher
    Sarah Martin and Bel Vidal in-conversation with Dayna Groppenbacher
    Sarah Martin and Bel Vidal in-conversation with Dayna Groppenbacher
    Sat, 26 Oct
    Better Read Than Dead
    26 Oct 2024, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    26 Oct 2024, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    Meet authors breaking the silence and stigma on mental health for Mental Health Month! Authors Sarah Martin (Dear Psychosis,) and Bel Vidal (Exuberance), share their stories.
  • David Dyer in-conversation with David Hunt
    David Dyer in-conversation with David Hunt
    David Dyer in-conversation with David Hunt
    Tue, 29 Oct
    Better Read Than Dead
    29 Oct 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    29 Oct 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    Join us with David Dyer to celebrate the release of This Kingdom of Dust! David will be joined by David Hunt.
  • Antonia Murphy in-conversation with Sacha Horler
    Antonia Murphy in-conversation with Sacha Horler
    Antonia Murphy in-conversation with Sacha Horler
    Wed, 30 Oct
    Better Read Than Dead
    30 Oct 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    30 Oct 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    Join us with Antonia Murphy, journalist and founder of The Bach, to celebrate the release of Madam! Antonia will be joined by acclaimed actor and book obsessive Sacha Horler.
  • Madeline Te Whiu in-conversation with Steph Pyers
    Madeline Te Whiu in-conversation with Steph Pyers
    Madeline Te Whiu in-conversation with Steph Pyers
    Thu, 31 Oct
    Better Read Than Dead
    31 Oct 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    31 Oct 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    Join us with Madeline Te Whiu to celebrate the release of The Queen Thief! Madeline will be joined by Steph Pyers.
  • Alison Goodman in-conversation with Mischa Parkee
    Alison Goodman in-conversation with Mischa Parkee
    Alison Goodman in-conversation with Mischa Parkee
    Fri, 01 Nov
    Better Read Than Dead
    01 Nov 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    01 Nov 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    Join us with Alison Goodman to discuss The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies! Alison will be joined by Mischa Parkee.
  • Lech Blaine in-conversation with Jess Hill
    Lech Blaine in-conversation with Jess Hill
    Lech Blaine in-conversation with Jess Hill
    Tue, 05 Nov
    The Vanguard
    05 Nov 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    The Vanguard, 42 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    05 Nov 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    The Vanguard, 42 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    Join us with Lech Blaine to celebrate the release of Australian Gospel! Lech will be in-conversation with Jess Hill.
  • Alicia Thompson in-conversation with Alexandra Larach
    Alicia Thompson in-conversation with Alexandra Larach
    Alicia Thompson in-conversation with Alexandra Larach
    Fri, 08 Nov
    Better Read Than Dead
    08 Nov 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    08 Nov 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    Join us with Alicia Thompson to celebrate the release of Ex! Alicia will be joined by Alexandra Larach.
  • Unlovable Book Launch: Darren Hayes in-conversation with Patricia Karvelas
    Unlovable Book Launch: Darren Hayes in-conversation with Patricia Karvelas
    Unlovable Book Launch: Darren Hayes in-conversation with Patricia Karvelas
    Mon, 11 Nov
    Ritz Cinemas
    11 Nov 2024, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
    Ritz Cinemas, 45 St Pauls St, Randwick NSW 2031, Australia
    11 Nov 2024, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
    Ritz Cinemas, 45 St Pauls St, Randwick NSW 2031, Australia
    Join us with the lead singer and songwriter of Savage Garden and solo artist Darren Hayes for the launch of his memoir Unlovable! Darren will be playing a handful of songs in an intimate set after his conversation with Patricia Karvelas.
  • Bora Chung in-conversation with Lexie Eatock
    Bora Chung in-conversation with Lexie Eatock
    Bora Chung in-conversation with Lexie Eatock
    Wed, 13 Nov
    The Vanguard
    13 Nov 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    The Vanguard, 42 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    13 Nov 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    The Vanguard, 42 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    Join us with Bora Chung, in-conversation with Lexie Eatock, for a discussion on Cursed Bunny and Your Utopia!
  • Paulene Turner Book Launch
    Paulene Turner Book Launch
    Paulene Turner Book Launch
    Wed, 13 Nov
    Better Read Than Dead
    13 Nov 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    13 Nov 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    Join us with Paulene Turner for the launch of Point of Origin, the final book in The Time Travel Chronicles.
  • Anton Hur, Jessie Tu and Tiffany Tsao in-conversation with Lexie Eatock
    Anton Hur, Jessie Tu and Tiffany Tsao in-conversation with Lexie Eatock
    Anton Hur, Jessie Tu and Tiffany Tsao in-conversation with Lexie Eatock
    Thu, 14 Nov
    Better Read Than Dead
    14 Nov 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    14 Nov 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
    Join us with author and translator Anton Hur to celebrate the release of Towards Eternity. Anton will be in-conversation with Lexie Eatock, followed by a panel discussion with author Jessie Tu and author/translator Tiffany Tsao.
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