March 2019
The Rip with Mark Brandi in-conversation with Mark Smith
Event: 7.30pm Saturday March 23 @ Great Escape Books We are very excited to be presenting an evening with authors Mark Brandi (Wimmera) and Mark Smith (The Road to Winter trilogy) as they explore The Rip- Mark Brandi's masterful new urban crime novel, set in inner Melbourne. Venue: Great Escape Books Free event with wine and champagne. RSVP essential on 52897052 or myevents@greatescapebooks.com.au More about... Mark Brandi Mark Brandi's bestselling novel, Wimmera, won the coveted British Crime Writers' Association Debut…
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Children’s Storytime: Meet author Meredith Costain
Meet the author of much-loved Ella Diaries and Olivia's Secret Scribbles at Great Escape Books this school holidays! Meredith will be talking about all things Ella and Olivia, there will be book signings and giveaways. When: 11am Thursday 11 at Great Escape Books Suitable ages 5-12. Free event but bookings required. RSVP with mobile ph number and number of children to: myevents@greatescapebooks.com.au or bookshop on 52897052
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Storytime Event- Sleep Tight Platypup with author Renee Treml
Join us for a very special story-time with Renee Treml who will read her beautiful new book, 'Sleep Tight, Platypup'. There will be songs, storytime, chocolate treats and much more. Suitable all ages from your very little ones to big people! Also... There will be lots of giggles as as a special treat, Renee will be showing us her very funny brand-new book for bigger kids... 'Sherlock Bones and the Natural History Mystery' When the world's most valuable gemstone goes…
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Booked Out- Easter: Graeme Simsion and The Rosie Result
EASTER…. Champagne Evening with Graeme Simsion and The Rosie Result on Easter Sunday: 7.30pm Sunday April 21 Join bestselling author Graeme Simsion as he speaks on the hilarious and thought-provoking The Rosie Result, the triumphant final instalment of the much-loved Rosie trilogy. Free event with complimentary wine RSVP essential with mobile contact details E:myevents@greatescapebooks.com.au or bookshop 52897052
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Blood and Dust: Crime Literary Lunch with Maryrose Cuskelly, Chris Hammer and Michael Cathcart
THE SUNDAY LITERARY LUNCH SERIES presents... We are delighted to present our second Sunday Literary Lunch Series, now in its third year. Join us for a fascinating lunch with Maryrose Cuskelly and Chris Hammer as they each discuss the depths of the human psyche and all things crime with Michael Cathcart . A three course gourmet lunch and a copy of one of the books under discussion is included in your ticket price. (The other author's book will be available…
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The Orchardist’s Daughter with Karen Viggers
Join bestselling author Karen Viggers at Great Escape Books with her stunning new novel The Orchardist’s Daughter. Karen Viggers is a wildlife veterinarian who has worked in many parts of Australia and Antarctica. Karen’s first three novels, The Stranding (2008), The Lightkeeper’s Wife (2011) and The Grass Castle (2014) have been translated into several languages and have sold over 800,000 copies. 7.30pm Saturday June 1 at Great Escape Books Complimentary wine and nibbles Free Event but RSVP essential : ph:52897052…
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Land of Fences Book Launch with Mark Smith and Jock Serong @ Little Feast, Aireys
Join us for the much anticipated coastal launch of Land of Fences by Mark Smith. Jock Serong (On the Java Ridge, Preservation & more) will be launching the Land of Fences, the magnificent final book in the bestselling The Road to Winter trilogy by Mark Smith. 7pm Sunday June 9: Little Feast restaurant - upstairs function room, 85 Great Ocean Rd, Aireys Inlet Both Mark and Jock will be available to sign their books and chat with you personally. Free…
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Sherlock Bones Comic Strip Workshop with Renee Treml – Queens Birthday Weekend
11am June 10 Create great bad guys and other memorable characters! Based on Renee Treml’s exciting new book, Sherlock Bones and The Natural History Museum, learn how to tell your own story in pictures in this great hands-on Comic Strip Workshop. Perfect for ages 6 – 14 years. To book: $15/ticket+book incl and/or siblings get in free. RSVP: Bookshop 52897052 or email:myevents@greatescapebooks with mobile contact. Venue: Captain of Aireys Restaurant (Welcoming families to stay for lunch afterwards)
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June Sunday Literary Lunch with Monica Tan, Tony Birch & Hannie Rayson
THE SUNDAY LITERARY LUNCH SERIES presents... We are thrilled to present our June literary lunch series, now in its third year. Join us for an enthralling long lunch with Monica Tan, author of Stranger Country, and Tony Birch, who will be speaking on his new novel, The White Girl. Both will be in-conversation with author and playwright Hannie Rayson. A three-course gourmet lunch and a copy of one of the books under discussion is included in your ticket price. (The…
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Children’s Storytime and Craft – 11am July 4 (Free event)
Join us for lots of fun reading the delightful new Kirsty Murray book, 'When Billy was a Dog. We will also be creating our very own 'doggie' puppets. RSVP- Free event but booking are essential - myevents@greatescapebooks.com.au or phone the bookshop on 52897052 Suitable all ages If you can't have a puppy, maybe the next best thing is to be a puppy. 'Can I please, please, please have a dog?' asked Billy. 'Would you walk it every day and wash…
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