The new book by best-selling author Bruce Pascoe, Black Duck, is a deeply personal story about the consequences and responsibility of disrupting Australia’s history. When Dark Emu was adopted by Australia like a new anthem, Bruce found himself at the centre of a...

Join us for an evening with Patricia Callan, author of ‘The New Modernist House’, in conversation with José Rodriguez, director and principal architect of PLOT Architecture & Urbanism. The intuitive design, sun-lit spaces and tranquil vibe of Modernist houses...

Our first event for 2024 is with powerhouse author Bri Lee, whose three books of critically acclaimed non-fiction have changed the way we see the legal system's handling of sexual assault cases; access and education; and beauty in Australia (Eggshell Skull, Who Gets...

Join us for an evening with Paul Bangay to celebrate the release of his new book, A Life in Garden Design. Paul will be in conversation with journalist and podcaster Corrie Perkin. This event is presented in collaboration with The Book Bird who will have books...

Australia's new favourite crime author Benjamin Stevenson has followed up his enormously popular novel Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone with a sequel called Everyone on this Train is a Suspect, and we will be lucky enough to host him in Geelong in October!...

We are beyond excited to welcome award-winning author Charlotte Wood to The KO Creative Studio in October to discuss her new novel Stone Yard Devotional (release date 3 October). Charlotte will be in conversation with The Book Bird Store Manager Charlotte Guest....

Join us on Wednesday September 27th for an in-conversation evening with landscape designer Philip Withers & horticulturist, writer, and conservationist AB Bishop, to celebrate their new book Naturescapes. The authors will be in conversation with THE KO Director,...

The Local Word Writers Festival is back for a second year running and we're thrilled to be the official bookseller for the event! The festival will take place over two days on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th August and features a range of workshops and panel discussions...

AUTHOR TALK: WIFEDOM WITH ANNA FUNDER Join us for an evening with Miles Franklin-award winning author, Anna Funder, for a conversation about her latest release, Wifedom. Wifedom is a genre-bending biography of George Orwell's wife, Eileen O'Shaughnessy, from one of...