Welcome to this week's edition of Top Ten Tuesday which is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week the theme is Thanksgiving/Thankful Freebie. It took me a little while to think of something, but I got there in the end.
I am very lucky and yes, thankful, to live in a city with a very active book scene. There are always events on. Some times they are big named authors who attract a crowd of thousands, and sometimes it is a small event at a local library with just a handful of people. Then there are multiple festivals in various country towns and suburban areas. Sometimes I know lots of people in the room and other times not. One thing you do know when you go to an author event is that if nothing else you can talk about books!
My post this week is the last ten author events I have been too. Usually if I attend an event I will buy the book and get it signed. Sometimes there are goodies, sometimes tasty treats, but the events are always fun!
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Holly Brunbauuer - Just last week Bree from All the Books I Can Read went to our local library to hear this author talk about her debut novel, What Did I Miss? It was a very interactive session!
Rachael Johns (twice) - A couple of weeks ago I went to see Rachael Johns talk about The Lucky Sisters (my review) both at my even localler local library and then to a Books in Bars events in a regional city about an hour away from me.
Helen Goh - This was an event in the city where we not only got to listen to the conversation but also got to try some of the recipes from her latest cookbook, Baking and the Meaning of Life.
Steph Vizard - It was standing room only at this event which was the launch of her latest book, A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances.
January Gilchrist - By contrast, this was a very intimate conversation about January Gilchrist's debut novel, The Final Chapter, which was held in what is in effect a sales office at a new residential development. This night was so much fun because it was such a small gathering! I took a friend with me who had never been to an author event before.
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Madeleine Cleary and Anne Freeman - This was a fun night where these two authors spoke about their two books which both feature sex workers. One was set in 1850s Melbourne, The Butterfly Women (my review) and the other is a modern story about an online sex worker, Me That You See.
Emma Mugglestone - This launch for In the Long Run was held in a bar around half an hour or so away from me. There was even a delicious cocktail!
Alli Sinclair - This was a drive up the highway for an hour or so to an event in Ballarat to hear Alli Sinclair talk about her new book, A Woman's Voice.
Joanne Miller (The Eights), Chloe Adams (The Occupation) and Michelle See-Toh (Jade and Emerald) - This was an event held in a library about half an hour away from me, and featured three debut authors from Penguin.
Alli Parker - This was a fun launch for Until the Red Leave Fall. It was held in a super cool bar. The mood was set with 1950s music and the crowd was buzzing! And there were these super cute cupcakes
Wow, that has surprised me. That only takes me back to the end of July this year. Oh, and I just realised I missed one too! Sorry Christine Newel! I suspect that there will be only one more event this year which I am going to on Thursday, but bring on next year, when it will start all over again!
Wow! What lovely author events you attended! Sounds so good.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a lot of fun!
DeleteSounds like you have had a very exciting year! I don't think we have that many events, not that I would be able to get to them with the kids 🤣
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/top-ten-tuesday-thanksgiving-thankful-freebie/
One day Emily!
DeleteGot to love an author event. I've been to loads this year too!
ReplyDeleteHere's my TTT for this week: It's Thanksgiving over in America this week so this week's Top Ten Tuesday theme is a thanksgiving freebie. Have a look at what books I chose to fit the theme.
https://portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/25/top-ten-tuesday-25th-november-2025-thanksgiving-freebie-toptentuesday-amreading-bookrecommendations-tuesdaybookblog-booksky-%f0%9f%92%99%f0%9f%93%9a/
I'd be interested to hear who you have seen Joanne!
DeleteI had hoped to make it to an author event or two this year, but it just wasn't in the cards for me. It was either authors I didn't want to meet (didn't enjoy the book), or I didn't find out until after the event that it was happening. I have started following a few annual events on social so I can find out sooner rather than later!
ReplyDeletePam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/lego-sets-for-book-lovers-gift-ideas/
I hope you get to go to some! The best place to find out about events is from bookstore websites or socials, or the authors themselves!
DeleteI really should get more into the book scene in my city. These photos look fun.
ReplyDeleteI hope you do!
DeleteThat is fantastic! We don't get a lot of big name authors here, but there are two small, used bookstores near me that host local authors. I really ought to start attending more of those.
ReplyDeleteHere is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
It's a lot of fun meeting local authors, and often you see them again at other events where they are supporting their author friends
DeleteSome of these look familiar!
ReplyDeleteThey absolutely should! lol
DeleteOMG I love this. I rarely go to author events and usually, when I do, I am among a crowd of people who don't actually get to talk to the author. Very cool photos of your experiences.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've been to lots of great author events! The only one I've heard of is Johns and that was probably from you :)
ReplyDeleteHappy TTT!
That sounds like a fun city. I have not met any authors yet. I am just getting into the book world again. There is one author I would love to meet. I have to think about it now. I love your post. It got my brain going now. Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving. Here is my TTT. https://dmhoisington.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/top-ten-tuesday-11/
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