Meet the Author series

The ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµMeet the Author Series has captivated the Canberra community for nearly four decades now, drawing some of the biggest names in literature, history and current affairs.  Talks are regularly podcasted and .

Upcoming events

Meet the author - Elizabeth Braw
2 Nov 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Elisabeth Braw

Award-winning author and security expert, Elisabeth Braw, will be in…

RG
9 Nov 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Richard Glover

Richard Glover will be in conversation with Karen Viggers on his new book How…

JB
18 Nov 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - John Birmingham

John Birmingham will be in conversation with Mark Kenny on his new Quarterly…

KB
23 Nov 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Kirsten Banks

Astrophysicist and Wiradjuri woman, Dr Kirsten Banks will be in conversation…

AD
25 Nov 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Anna Downes

International bestselling author, Anna Downes will be in conversation with…

MTA - Waleed Aly
30 Nov 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Waleed Aly

Walkley award winner, Waleed Aly , will be in conversation with Frank Bongiorno…

Past events

15 Dec 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

In conversation with Behrouz Boochani

Listen to the recording of Behrouz Boochani, Omid Tofighian and…

6 Dec 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Niki Savva

Listen to the recording of Niki Savva in conversation with Kerry-Anne…

30 Nov 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Katharine Murphy

Listen to Katharine Murphy in conversation with Malcolm…

21 Nov 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Amy Thunig

Listen to Amy Thunig in conversation with Zoya Patel on Amy's new book…

14 Nov 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Raina MacIntyre

Listen to this ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author conversation on Experience…

8 Nov 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Chris Hammer

Listen to this ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author conversation on Experience…

2 Nov 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Frank Bongiorno

Listen to this ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author conversation on Experience…

31 Oct 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Peter van Onselen

Listen to this ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author conversation on…

24 Oct 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Richard Fidler

Listen to this ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author conversation on Experience…

19 Oct 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Ross Garnaut

Listen to this ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author conversation on Experience…

17 Oct 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Simon Holmes à Court

Simon Holmes à Court will be in conversation with Virginia Haussegger on…

13 Oct 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Shaun Micallef

Listen to this ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author conversation on…