Australia's Biggest Book Club
Each month, we feature a webinar with a new author and their book, focusing on non-fiction. Members receive special offers on the latest books, as well as the chance to engage directly with renowned and prize-winning authors.
August 2026
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Seize the Moment with Bernard Keane
Join Bernard Keane as he discusses his new book, Seize the Moment: Australia's real opportunities in an unstable world
Australia is surviving the second coming of Trump, but our economy and our social cohesion are under pressure, and our political landscape is being reshaped. How do we turn this time of international crisis into a launchpad for success? At the first-quarter mark of the 21st century, giant forces are reshaping our world. This Trump
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Women Who Win with Antoinette Lattouf
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Stolen Man on Stolen Land with Tyree Barnette
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A Time for Bravery with Craig Foster AM & Amy Remeikis
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The Right Hand with Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks
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The Good Fight with Sean Kelly
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Aiming Higher with George Williams
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Dead Centre with Richard Denniss
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Conspiracy Nation with Ariel Bogle
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Human/Nature with Jane Rawson
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After America with Emma Shortis
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Blue Poles with Tom McIlroy
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Losing it with Jess Hill
Join journalist and author Jess Hill to discuss her new essay, Losing it: Can we stop violence against women and children?
Crimes Against Humanity with Geoffrey Robertson KC
Join special guest Geoffrey Robertson KC in this webinar about his definitive book on human rights law, Crimes Against Humanity.
What’s the Big Idea? with Amy Remeikis & Alex Sloan
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Juice with Tim Winton
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Black Convicts with Santilla Chingaipe
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Royce Kurmelovs | Slick
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