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FOUR brilliant book launches - PLUS Ladies’ Litera-Tea tickets go ON SALE Thursday, 20 AUGUST

BOOK LAUNCH  A Crooked Rib - Judy Corbalis This lively historical novel explores the scandalous marriage of Sir George Grey & his feisty young wife Eliza Lucy. New Zealand in the mid-1800s is brought vividly to life, with well-known historical figures & boldly-drawn Maori characters. Fascinating! Judy is home from London to launch this new novel. Please join her, & Penguin Random House, for a highly entertaining evening. Tuesday 18 August 6pm, in the bookshop

BOOK LAUNCH  The Party Line - Sue Orr After two brilliantly successful short story collections, we are delighted to be launching Sue Orr’s long-awaited first novel. Set in a farming community in 1970s New Zealand, it explores individual bravery versus silent, collective complicity. Stunning! Please celebrate with Sue, Penguin Random House, & poet Paula Green who will launch the book. Wednesday 26 August 6pm, in the bookshop

BOOK LAUNCH  Unbreakable Spirit – Karen McMillan Facing the challenge of cancer in New Zealand  Karen McMillan, a woman of unbreakable spirit, will be joined by other cancer survivors who have contributed to this inspiring book. ‘I know if you read Unbreakable Spirit, you will gain great strength from it’ – Judy Bailey Please join Karen and other contributors for a joyous celebration of overcoming adversity. Wednesday 2 September 6pm, in the bookshop

BOOK LAUNCH  First Lady – Alison Mau From Boyhood to Womanhood: The Incredible Story of New Zealand's Sex-Change Pioneer Liz Roberts An honest, sometimes brutal, often hilarious account of the first New Zealander to undergo full sex-change surgery. Her dramatic story documents the life of a creative, warm-hearted person who had the courage to be herself, against all odds. Inspiring! Everyone welcome to celebrate diversity with Liz Roberts, Alison Mau & Upstart Press Wednesday 9 September 6pm, in the bookshop

Ladies’ Litera-Tea Sunday 1 November 1pm - 5.30pm Raye Freedman Arts Centre Epsom Girls’ Grammar The line-up is stunning! View the programme HERE Tickets go on sale 10am Thursday 20 August $60 (includes lavish afternoon tea!) Book early – this event sells out! No door sales

See you at a book event soon! Carole, Tanya, Mary-Liz and Patricia – and a warm welcome to Zoe (you’ll meet her on the weekends)

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