Discover In My Blood It Runs, the poignant adaptation of the award-winning film.

Drawn from the critically acclaimed documentary of the same name, In My Blood It Runs is an adaptation for young readers written by Dujuan Hoosan, Margaret Anderson and Carol Turner.

It shares the story of Dujuan, a 10-year-old Arrernte and Garawa boy, and the critically important role of family, Country and community in journeying with and guiding him through life. Dujuan, now a 17-year-old young man, Carol Turner and Archibald Prize–winning artist Blak Douglas will be in conversation with Melanie Saward to discuss their relationship as writers and artists and the work of translating film to writing. Recommended ages 8+

Shelley Parker-Chan is back with He Who Drowned the World, the sequel to their international bestseller She Who Became the Sun.

After a successful rebellion against Mongol rule, there are enemies on all sides for Zhu Yuanzhang. Set against the backdrop of 14th century China, this queer reimagining gives a fantastical spin the story of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

Step into the world of stolen fates and ruthless gambles with Shelley as they discuss their groundbreaking duology, and writing home grown fantasy fiction.

Join us at the bookshop for the launch of Heartsease, the latest novel from local author Kate Kruimink.

A BIT OF ADVICE. We all know difficult people – and sometimes, those difficult people are the ones we see in the mirror. But there are times when we need help to identify and manage narcissistic abusers, interfering relatives and psychopathic workmates. These authors discuss how we can modify our mindset, adapt communication styles and take practical steps towards improving our quality of life.

GOTHIC TALES. Delectable darkness is great fantasy’s secret ingredient. These authors examine the allure of the gothic, how its motifs give shape to our most unsettling impulses, and the friction between escapism and a good scare.

Malevolent spirits and inexplicable coincidences haunt these twisty psychological thrillers, with their unsettling suggestions that reality is not always what it seems.