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Set in 17th Century UK and The Netherlands, Lauren Chater’s historical fiction novel “The Beauties” follows the lives of three individuals existing in close connection to the Royal Family. Emilia Lennox, a young married

Miranda Darling joins us, in conversation with Bookoccino’s Jo Yeldham, to discuss Thunderhead, her black comedy about one woman’s struggle to be free. On the outside, Winona is a seemingly unremarkable young mother: unobtrusive,

MEET JENNIFER CROFT SATURDAY 25 MAY Versatile author, critic, translator. Recipient of the Man Booker International Prize for her translation from Polish of Olga Tokarczuk novel Flights. Founder of The Buenos Aires Review. The

Sparks: China’s Underground Historians and Their Battle for the Future by Ian Johnson   So much of what we know about China today comes from people who no longer live there.   “Sparks” is brilliant

“James” by Percival Everett It has been a long time since a book grabbed me in the opening pages and kept me reading unable to put it down. James is the runaway slave on

Acerbic. Iconoclastic. Sui generis.  All fit Kara Swisher, who has chronicled the rise of digital, the reading news not on paper but on mobile phones; of Netflix and streaming services disrupting Hollywood. In sketches

The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt We overprotect children in the real world and underprotect them online. It’s like sending them to Mars, with no protections. Play-based childhood has been replaced by phone-based childhood. The

How To Win An Information War: The Propagandist Who Outwitted Hitler, Peter Pomersantsev If you thought disinformation was a phenomenon of social media, you will be transfixed by how Hitler used ‘propaganda’ (‘disinformation, by

Judgment at Tokyo: World War II on Trial and the Making of Modern Asia by Gary J. Bass Embrace the heft of this book. It is a rich history of wars and politics in

ABOUT Join us for a gorgeous lunch party, celebrating Motherhood, creativity and our beautiful country with Galah magazine founder Annabelle Hickson. Meet her contributing cast of flower-growers, artists, photographers and farmers from regional Australia

ABOUT Join us for an exclusive book signing with Rod Perez, author of The Art of Longevity and the founder of Holistic Pro Health. Rod is a Sports Scientist, CHEK Practitioner and all round

ABOUT Join us for ceremonial cacao and a mindful celebration of life and community. Led by Sontaan Hopson we meet once a month on a Tuesday evening to enjoy this sacred drink and set

Join us at the beautiful heritage home Hy Brasil for an afternoon discussion on interwar architecture and conservation. Our guest is Professor Cameron Bruhn, CEO of The Australian Institute of Architects, former Dean and Head

Join us for great music, good vibes and generous prizes at Trivial Fridays. An evening of live music and fun with friends. Every Friday until we’ve had enough. Friday 3 May 2024 – Friday

ABOUT A voyage to the heart of France, to learn language and culture in a fun, immersive and delicious style. Enrolment is limited to 16 people. We meet at Bookoccino, from 5.30 – 8.00pm,