Journalist Jason Steger hosts a talk with authors Melanie Cheng and Hilde Hinton about social isolation, loneliness and mental health in their novels The Burrow and The Opposite of Lonely.

Join us to celebrate the launch of Tyson Yunkaporta and Megan Kelleher’s new book—Snake Talk: How the world’s ancient serpent stories can guide us.

This is a book that is timely and timeless. There’s a deep and stirring vitality to it. A reawakening of cosmic awe in a manner that is both immensely profound and immediately pragmatic—all laced with the subversive wit and sumptuous warmth that Tyson and Megan bring.

Bookings are essential.

Nothing binds a reader to a book more than humour. It's a powerful way to reveal character, offer fresh perspectives, or just give someone a moment of joy. Join Patrick Lenton, Allayne Webster, and Adam Cece as they explore the craft of humour on the page: how to land a joke, shape a funny voice, and keep readers smiling from start to finish.

Join Robinsons Bookshop with local Mornington Peninsula crime author Garry Disher as we celebrate the release of his new crime thriller in the Hirsch series, Mischance Creek.

Garry is a local author of over 60 books, best known locally for his 'Peninsula Crime' series set on the Mornington Peninsula.

Hirsch is checking firearms. The regular police audit- all weapons secured, ammo stored separately, no unauthorised person with keys to the gun safe. He's checking people, too. The drought is hitting hard in the mid-north, and Hirsch is responsible for the welfare of his scattered flock of battlers, bluebloods, loners and miscreants.

He isn't usually called on for emergency roadside assistance. But with all the other services fully stretched, it's Hirsch who has to grind his way out beyond the Mischance Creek ruins to where some clueless tourist has run into a ditch....

Gary will be discussing his new book followed by a Q&A and book signing.

Tickets are FREE but reservations are necessary to assist event planning.

Celebrate the publication of Eleanor Elliott Thomas’ brilliant new novel, Do We Deserve This? to be launched by Emily Spurr at Readings Carlton.

Bean Halloway, lone nobody in a family of ambitious somebodies, is still figuring out what she wants from her life. She always says she doesn't care about money-but will that still be the case when she finds herself in possession of a lottery ticket worth millions? Bean bought the ticket for her mother Nina, who is glamorous and charismatic-but not exactly an ideal parent. Before Bean can hand it over, an accident leaves Nina in a coma.

Join the award-winning novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad as he draws on a career covering the Wars on Terror, climate change, Black Lives Matter protests and Gaza to expose the broken promises of the West. Amid immense destruction One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This lays bare a society where the “least worst thing” absolves the soul.

In this powerful reckoning Omar asks, as both an Egyptian-born US citizen and a father, how do we carve out a sense of possibility in these devastating times? With host Sisonke Msimang.

Inspiration for a Writing Life

This course provides practical strategies to find inspiration to nourish your writing practice, helping you reframe perspectives and celebrate small victories.

Every writer, no matter how accomplished, grapples with moments of doubt. How do you find the discipline to keep writing when the going gets tough? How do you maintain belief in yourself when surrounded by so many incredible books and with talented authors emerging daily? And how do you truly trust the creative process, allowing yourself to play with words even when the finish line seems distant? It's a universal challenge, one that can be overcome with the right tools and mindset. 

This course is designed to empower you to navigate these real struggles. You'll get practical, actionable strategies for responding to the self-doubt that often whispers in a writer's ear. You'll learn how to reframe your perspective and celebrate small victories. 

Ingrid Laguna is an award-winning novelist and educator. She has published a memoir and numerous books for children. Her work has been published internationally, featured by Reading Australia and given Notable recognition by the CBCA. Her novel Edie Tells a Lie (Text Publishing) was released in July 2025 and My Brother Otto (Text Publishing) is scheduled for publication in February 2026. 

Ingrid’s writing has featured in various publications, including The Monthly, the Age, Teacher Magazine and the AEU Magazine.