In conversation with Kyra Geddes

Join Belinda Harrison from Edgars Books & News and Kyra Geddes as they discuss poetry, Henry Lawson and Kyra’s debut novel The Story Thief. Born in Adelaide to German immigrants, Kyra Geddes spent her infancy in the South Australian opal fields before moving to Sydney. Following a successful career in marketing, Kyra returned to university […]
In conversation with Kyra Geddes

Join Belinda Harrison and Kyra Geddes as they discuss poetry, Henry Lawson and Kyra’s debut novel The Story Thief. Born in Adelaide to German immigrants, Kyra Geddes spent her infancy in the South Australian opal fields before moving to Sydney. Following a successful career in marketing, Kyra returned to university to study English and pursue […]
Urban beekeeping with Cormac Farrell

Edgars Books & News in conjunction with Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability, look forward to welcoming environmental scientist and beekeeper, best known as the Head Beekeeper for the Australian Parliament, Cormac Farrell, to Mullinmur Billabong. Cormac manages several apiaries and orchards throughout Canberra, creating unique food experiences that educate and inspire, pushing the boundaries of what […]
Author talk with Samah Sabawi

EVENT POSTPONED – SADLY, BUT PEACEFULLY, SAMAH’S FATHER, ABDUL KARIM AL-SABAWI, PASSED AWAY ON THE WEEKEND. A NEW DATE WILL BE MADE IN DUE COURSE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING. **** Join us for a discussion with author, playwright, poet and award winner Samah Sabawi about her book Cactus Pear For My Beloved. Samah shares […]
In store book signing with Helen Edwards

POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 2025 Following Helen’s visit in 2023 for her book Rebels of Mount Buffalo, she is returning on November 9 for an in-store signing of her new book Legend of the Lighthouse Moon which will be released on 2 October. Rich with folklore and brimming with adventure, Legend of the Lighthouse Moon […]
Liz Foster in conversation with Jodi Gibson

Join us as Jodi Gibson speaks to Liz Foster about her book The Good Woman’s Guide to Making Better Choices (available now). Liz was born and raised in England before arriving in Australia in 1991 on what turned out to be the longest gap year ever. After years doing all sorts of corporate writing she started […]
Meet the author – Isobelle Carmody

One of Australia’s most beloved authors (and one that Wangaratta claims as our very own) is Isobelle Carmody and she’s coming to launch her brand new book with us on 12 October 2024, which just happens to be Love Your Bookshop Day! “COMES THE NIGHT” will be published at the end of October and if we’re very lucky, Isobelle […]
Meet the author Gary Davis

Join the Wangaratta Library, Edgars Books & News and Gary Davis as Gary delves into the experiences and stories that led to the creation of his novel Tom Mortimer Pitt Street Bankers. Gary is a retired solicitor who lives in Glen Innes on the New England Tablelands of NSW. His working career includes 13 years […]
Meet the author – Robert M Smith

Come and meet Robert M Smith and discuss his writing and the third novel in his Greg Bowker series The Granite which is coming out in September. Book 1 (Purgatory) and book 2 (The Price of Justice) are available from Edgars Books & News now. Raised on a farm in country Victoria, Robert Smith resides […]
Meet the author – Susannah Begbie

Join us for an in conversation Q & a with Susannah Begbie and local fella Tony Ransom about Susannah’s book The Deed, succession plans and farming. Susannah grew up on a sheep farm in NSW. She has worked as a GP from Boggabri to Broome, South Coast to Red Centre and a whole lot of […]