Category Archives: Events
What Women Want. Meet Nelly Thomas
Meet the author of What Women Want Nelly Thomas at Preston Library on Wednesday June 6th at 7pm. She will be talking about the book and how it came about and answering questions. We will be there selling the book … Continue reading
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Meet Kerry Greenwood, creator of the divine Miss Fisher
On Wednesday 2nd of May you have the opportunity to meet Kerry Greenwood and hear her talk about her fictional lady detective Phryne Fisher. Kerry will be at the Northcote Library at 7pm. We will be there selling books so … Continue reading
Australian Women Writers 2012 Challenge
This year I am taking the Australian Women Writers 2012 Challenge. I am going in as a dabbler meaning I will be reading in more than one genre, and at the Franklin-Fantastic level which means reading 10 books. The aim … Continue reading
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George Ivanoff will be visiting Fairfield Books!
George Ivanoff, author of many fantastic books for children and teenagers, will be visiting Fairfield Books from 11am to 12noon on Saturday 29th October as part of the Fairfield Village Market Day festivities. His latest books, Gamers’ Quest and Gamers’ … Continue reading
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National Bookshop Day: Saturday 20th August. Quizzes, fun & prizes. And Cupcakes!
The book industry has been going through a lot of changes in the last little while, but we are wanting to lighten the mood. Saturday August 20th is National Bookshop Day to celebrate local bookshops in Australia. Between 11.30-2.30 on … Continue reading
Bookgroup: Expression of interest
I have been asked numerous times about book groups in the area, and a couple of years ago I got one started through the bookshop. After a few months of meeting in the bookshop, the group was happy to go … Continue reading
George Ivanoff at a Ford Steet Publishing author event
At our upcoming author signing this Saturday 4th December, George Ivanoff, among other authors will be instore signing books. Check out his series at http://www.gamersquestbook.com. Or see the book trailer below. Also see the blog below for more details about … Continue reading
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Ford Street Publishing author event
On Saturday the 4th December at 11am, we will have an informal gathering of authors from Ford Street Publishing. They will be in the shop to talk to customers and sign copies of their books. Sue Burstynski, author of Crime … Continue reading
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LAUNCH TODAY 22ND!!!
MONKEY RED MONKEY BLUE Don’t forget on Monday 22nd November at the Fairfield Library, local author Nikki Greenberg will be launching her new picture book, Monkey Red Monkey Blue. This lovely picture book will make a terrific gift for a … Continue reading
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Fairfield Fiesta
A great time was had by all at the Station St Fairfield Fiesta. Hope you didn’t miss it! The weather wasn’t very promising early and it drizzled once or twice but it was mostly fine and quite warm when the … Continue reading
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