Recent Events

The Other Side of Daylight: An evening with David Brooks Join us for an evening of poetry and conversation with renowned Australian poet David Brooks. David is the author of five collections of poetry

Discover the joy that comes from gathering around a table filled with delicious, soulful dishes made with love. Raised in their Yiayia’s kitchen, identical twins Helena and Vikki Moursellas are passionate lovers of Greek

Join us for an inspiring evening of poetry and musical performances by distinguished artists, and a conversation about the magical power of these art forms to transform our states of mind. Poets: Judith Beveridge,

  We cannot think of a better way to celebrate International Women’s Week than a summery evening on Pittwater with the uproariously funny Kathy Lette. In The Revenge Club, a group of girlfriends get

What are the consequences of blowing the whistle on unethical and illegal conduct? When he was an Army lawyer, David McBride, author of The Nature of Honour provided documents to the ABC regarding war

Join us for an inspiring and uplifting evening with Julia Baird, to talk about her new book, Bright Shining: How Grace Changes Everything. A host of ABC’s The Drum, and bestselling author of Queen

Joy Lock is an Avalon poet and painter. At 97 she continues to be a proliferate creative and a valued community member. She joins us on Monday 18th December from 5pm to celebrate the

China is Australia’s biggest trade partner AND biggest security anxiety. Prime Minister Albanese’s visit to China was the first by an Australian prime minister in seven years. President Biden and Xi Jinping met in

Join us for special dinner with pre-eminent garden designer Paul Bangay.Paul’s new book A Life in Garden Design is his most personal yet, celebrating his lifelong love of nature, beauty and creativity.   Enjoy

Our dear friend Richard Flanagan returns to Bookoccino for Question 7, a love story infused with vibrant memories and remnant’s of the author’s life, from his father’s time as a Japanese POW to the

Lola in the Mirror is Trent Dalton’s new novel. A powerful portrait of a young woman deciding between flight or fight, it is “is big, fast moving, blackly funny, violent, heartbreaking and ultimately beautiful”.

One of the country’s most respected investigative reporters, David Marr discovers that his forebears were members of the Native Police and involved in atrocities during Australia’s Frontier War. Killing for Country: A Family Story

Belinda Jeffery is one of Australia’s best loved cookery writers and teachers. It is our great pleasure to welcome her to Bookoccino for a special in-store lunch party. We will be serving favourite Belinda

Be the first to hear The Teacher’s Pet podcast creator Hedley Thomas talk about his new book. He take us back to the scene of the crime to talk about the journey to justice

Bookoccino and Avalon Family Medical Practice are excited to welcome GP, and menopause specialist Dr Louise Newson to discuss her latest book, The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause. This will be followed