Sydney Writers’ Festival is Australia’s largest celebration of books and ideas, bringing the world’s finest authors and esteemed thinkers together for insightful and exhilarating conversations and discussions.

A selection of the Sydney Writers’ Festival Live & Local program will available via live stream, for free, to Erina and Toukley libraries. 

Thursday 22 May

Markus Zusak: 10-11am
Renowned for his bestseller 'The Book Thief', Zusak will discuss his turn to non-fiction in his new book, 'Three Wild Dogs and the Truth'. Join Markus as he reflects on the 20th anniversary of 'The Book Thief' and discusses his new book’s emphasis on our human need for connection.
Erina live stream
Toukley live stream

Gina Chick: 12-1pm
Let Gina Chick regale you with evocative stories of love and loss. In her memoir, 'We Are the Stars: A misfit’s story of love, connection and the glorious power of letting go', Gina traces her connection to nature, from her unconventional childhood through to her time in the wilderness, where she found solace and wisdom.
Erina live stream
Toukley live stream

David Nicholls: 2-3pm
Bestselling author David Nicholls, known for his love stories, including 'Us' and 'One Day', which has sold 5 million copies and was adapted into a Netflix series. His latest, 'You Are Here', mixes first encounters and second chances for its midlife protagonists. Let David help you find your way on the winding road through life’s most encompassing emotion – love.
Erina live stream
Toukley live stream

Friday 23 May

The Moriarty Sisters: 10-11am
In this panel discussion, The Moriarty sisters will reflect on their career beginnings – including how they used to earn pocket money for writing stories – their different publishing paths and their many successes over the years. 
Erina live stream
Toukley live stream

Helen Garner: 12-1pm
Iconic Australian writer Helen Garner turns her curiosity to ‘the greatest game’, Aussie rules football, in honour of her grandson with her new book 'The Season'. Helen will reflect on football and the cycles of life as part of The Sydney Writers' Festival Live & Local program.
Erina live stream
Toukley live stream

Bookings essential. Book online from this page using the links above, ask in any library branch, or phone Erina 4304 7650 or Toukley 4350 1540.