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

Picture
30 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Dervla McTiernan

Listen to the recording of Best-selling author Dervla McTiernan in…

MTA
15 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Kate Grenville

Listen to the recording of Kate Grenville in conversation with Ann McGrath…

MTA
10 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Brooke Boney

Listen to the recording Brooke Boney was in conversation with Virginia…

MTA
7 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Joan Beaumont

Listen to the recording of Joan Beaumont was in conversation with…

MTA
24 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Jess Hill

Listen to the recording Jess Hill was in conversation with Hayley Boxall…

MTA
17 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Vincent Fantauzzo

Listen to the recording of Vincent Fantauzzo in conversation with…

Chameleon by Robert Dessaix
12 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Robert Dessaix

Listen to the recording Robert Dessaix will be in conversation with Andrew…

MTA - Seven Wonders Web
7 Mar 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Meet the author - Bettany Hughes

Listen to the recording of Best-selling author and TV historian Bettany…

Song of time by Stan Grant
6 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Stan Grant

Listen to the recording of Stan Grant in conversation with Mark Kenny on…

MTA Geraldine Brooks
26 Feb 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Geraldine Brooks

Listen to the recording of Geraldine Brooks will be in conversation with…

Meet the author - Misha Ketschell, Frank Bongiorno, Michelle Gratton and Mark Kenny
24 Feb 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Misha Ketchell, Frank Bongiorno, Michelle Grattan and Mark Kenny

Listen to the recording of conversation Misha Ketchell in a discussion with…

The Promise by Arnold Dix
18 Feb 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Arnold Dix

Listen to the recording of Arnold Dix in a conversation with Alex Sloan on his…