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.

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June 2026

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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.

Fri, Jun 26, 2026 4:00 pm AEST Zoom

Being one of the boys was one thing. Being the boss of the boys was something else altogether. Expert driller Zainab is called to take charge of a high-stakes oil rig operation. Unable to resist the opportunity, she leaves behind her pregnant sister and heads offshore for the job of her life. But there’s a

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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

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 11:00 am AEST Zoom

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

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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

Fri, Aug 28, 2026 11:00 am AEST Zoom

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

Join Antoinette Lattouf as she discusses her new book, Women Who Win: Celebrating courage, conviction and change

Fri, May 29, 2026 Zoom

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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.

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 Zoom

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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.

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 Zoom

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Stolen Man on Stolen Land with Tyree Barnette

Join author Tyree Barnette talking about his new book, Stolen Man on Stolen Land

Fri, Feb 27, 2026 Zoom

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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

Fri, Jan 30, 2026 Zoom

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The Right Hand with Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks

Join author and Missing Perspectives founder Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks talking about her new book The Right Hand

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 Zoom

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The Good Fight with Sean Kelly

Join journalist Sean Kelly discussing his new book, The Good Fight

Fri, Nov 28, 2025 Zoom

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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

Fri, Nov 21, 2025 Zoom

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Defiance with Bob Brown

Join Bob Brown to discuss his new book, Defiance: Stories from nature and its defenders

Fri, Oct 31, 2025 Zoom

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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

Fri, Sep 26, 2025 Zoom

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Conspiracy Nation with Ariel Bogle

Join journalist Ariel Bogle discussing her new book, Conspiracy Nation

Fri, Aug 29, 2025 Zoom

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Human/Nature with Jane Rawson

Join author Jane Rawson to discuss her new work, Human/Nature, On life in a wild world

Fri, Jul 25, 2025 Zoom

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After America with Emma Shortis

Join Dr Emma Shortis discussing her Vantage Point Essay, After America

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 Zoom

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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

Fri, May 30, 2025 Zoom

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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?

Wed, Apr 30, 2025 Zoom

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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.

Fri, Mar 28, 2025 Zoom

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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.

Fri, Mar 21, 2025 Zoom