1 - 31 August 2023
For We Read Auckland / Ka Pānui Tātau i Tāmaki Makaurau 2023, we are presenting an amazing series of free talks by acclaimed local authors.

Grab their books in our new Bestie collection – local bestsellers without the wait – available at all our libraries. Find out more about Bestie

Author talks

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Witi Ihimaera and Coco Solid 

Thursday 3 August, 6.30-7.30pm
Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini

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Dominic Hoey and Michael Bennett ​​

Thursday 3 August, 7-8pm
Te Manawa

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Josie Shapiro and Tessa Duder ​​

Tuesday 8 August, 6.30-7.30pm
Takapuna Library

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Simran Kaur (Girls That Invest) ​​

Thursday 10 August, 7-8pm
Ellen Melville Centre

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Fiona Sussman & Megan Nicol Reed ​​

Friday 11 August, 6.30-7.30pm
Te Oro Music and Arts Centre

Book Chats

Join the kōrero by heading along to a Book Chat at a library near you. Meet a group of like-minded readers, discuss what you’ve been reading lately – such as the books featured in our new Bestie collection – and find out what to read next!

Find a Book Chat