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.
July 2026
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A Brief History of Climate Folly with Tim Flannery
Join Tim Flannery as he discusses his new book, A Brief History of Climate Folly, with Emma Flannery
An outrageous history of dreamers and schemers who wanted to change the climate, from one of Australia’s most recognised names in nature writing. What to do about the climate? If emissions reduction is too hard and too slow, maybe science can engineer a solution? It turns out this line of thinking is as old as
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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Past Australia's Biggest Book Club Webinars
At Sea with Y.M. Abdel-Magied
In Partnership with Canberra Writers Festival, join Y.M. Abdel-Magied as she discusses her book, At Sea.
Women Who Win with Antoinette Lattouf
Join Antoinette Lattouf as she discusses her new book, Women Who Win: Celebrating courage, conviction and change
Gold Standard? with Frank Bongiorno, Carolyn Holbrook & Joshua Black
Join Frank Bongiorno, Carolyn Holbrook, and Joshua Black as they discuss their new book, Gold Standard?: Remembering the Hawke government.
What We Owe the Water with Kumi Naidoo
Join Kumi Naidoo in conversation with Dr Richard Denniss as they discuss Kumi’s new essay, What We Owe the Water: It’s Time for a Fossil Fuel Treaty.
Stolen Man on Stolen Land with Tyree Barnette
Join author Tyree Barnette talking about his new book, Stolen Man on Stolen Land
A Time for Bravery with Craig Foster AM & Amy Remeikis
Join Craig Foster AM and Amy Remeikis discussing their contributions to A Time for Bravery, from Australia Institute Press
The Right Hand with Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks
Join author and Missing Perspectives founder Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks talking about her new book The Right Hand
The Good Fight with Sean Kelly
Join journalist Sean Kelly discussing his new book, The Good Fight
Aiming Higher with George Williams
Join Vice Chancellor of Western Sydney University, Professor George Williams AO discussing his new Vantage Point essay, Aiming Higher: Universities and Australia’s future
Defiance with Bob Brown
Join Bob Brown to discuss his new book, Defiance: Stories from nature and its defenders
Dead Centre with Richard Denniss
Join Dr Richard Denniss as he discusses his new Vantage Point essay, Dead Centre: How political pragmatism is killing us
Conspiracy Nation with Ariel Bogle
Join journalist Ariel Bogle discussing her new book, Conspiracy Nation
Human/Nature with Jane Rawson
Join author Jane Rawson to discuss her new work, Human/Nature, On life in a wild world
After America with Emma Shortis
Join Dr Emma Shortis discussing her Vantage Point Essay, After America
Blue Poles with Tom McIlroy
Join journalist Tom McIlroy as he discusses his new book, Blue Poles: Jackson Pollock, Gough Whitlam and the painting that changed a nation
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
Join journalists Amy Remeikis and Alex Sloan AM discussing their contributions to What’s the Big Idea?, the first book from Australia Institute Press.
Juice with Tim Winton
Join award-winning author Tim Winton to discuss his book, Juice
Black Convicts with Santilla Chingaipe
Join Santilla Chingaipe discussing her new book, Black Convicts
Näku Dhäruk The Bark Petitions with Clare Wright
Join award-winning author Clare Wright to discuss her book, Näku Dhäruk
Minority Report with George Megalogenis
Minority Report by George Megalogenis an Australia's Biggest Book Club book for December 2024
Josh Bornstein: Working for the Brand
Join lawyer and author Josh Bornstein for this free webinar to discuss his new book, Working for the Brand.
Wifedom with Anna Funder
Join the award-winning author Anna Funder to discuss Wifedom, Australia's Biggest Book Club book for October 2024.
A Periodic Tale: My Sciencey Memoir with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
Join the fabulous Dr Karl Kruszelnicki to discuss A Periodic Tale: My Sciencey Memoir, our Australia’s Biggest Book Club book for October 2024.
Black Witness with Amy McQuire
Black Witness by Amy McQuire is Australia's Biggest Book Club book for September 2024
Royce Kurmelovs | Slick
Slick by Royce Kurmelovs is Australia's Biggest Book Club book for August 2024
Joseph E Stiglitz | The Road to Freedom
Economics and the Good Society
My Efficient Electric Home Handbook
My Efficient Electric Home Handbook is Australia's Biggest Book Club book for July 2024
