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           Many Thanks to all who attended our ‘Considering China’ talk. Special Thanks to Jane Perlez, Hugh White, Richard McGregor and Peter Hartcher You can listen to the podcast here or purchase books

Welcome to our Summer 2019 reading guide The ultimate season for seaside living, with its long, luxuriant days; sultry evenings and time to pause, Summer is also one of the best seasons for reading.

The editors of The New York Times Book Review have selected the best fiction and nonfiction titles for 2019. We largely agree. Click on each to learn more. While you’re here, check out this

In conversation with Bookoccino co-owner and former New York Times foreign correspondent and author Ray Bonner, John Zubrzycki discusses his life and work in India as a foreign correspondent, diplomat and author. His widely

Kate McClymont had the room in cahoots as she recounted stories of stupidity and conniving from Sydney’s underbelly. Talking about her new book “Dead Man Walking“, on the murder of Michael McGurk, with Greg

Celebrated and controversial, Lionel Shriver, event at Bookoccino. The author of 13 novels, including the international best-selling We Need to Talk About Kevin, which was made into a movie of the same title with

Raymond Bonner - Pulitzer, schmulitzer! - is washing the dishes at my local bookshop, wrestling with the coffee-machine, scoffing at a resume longer than Captain Ahab’s journeys.

On a blowy Saturday, you came through our doors, lured by the smell of free coffee, live jazz, and great books. What a great day. Thank you to you all!!

Renowned author, journalist and former diplomat John Zubrzycki joins us at Bookoccino to discuss, books, Indian magic and his role in our exciting new venture.

We are excited to announce a very special addition to the Treasures of India tour, hosted by author John Zubrzycki.

We are also very excited to launch Friends of Bookoccino - come and join us! Join either online or in-store.

Our very own Raymond Bonner takes on ABC ‘Conversations‘ host Richard Fidler. Both accomplished writers and social commentators, the two friends cover history, politics, travel and writing. We consider Richard’s current project, a history

Bookoccino is delighted to partner with Nomads Secrets in a series of literary tours, beginning with ‘The Treasures of India’ in January 2020. Crafted for the discerning traveler seeking a once in a lifetime

On May 3 we welcomed two eminent journalists, from two continents, for a provocative discussion. Jill Abramson, the first female executive editor of The New York Times (2011-2014) and a highlighted speaker at this

An incredible evening of fine food, wine, conversation and company in Avalon! There is a global tidal change. Women are rising in all fields. Talking Sticks and Bookoccino, shine a spotlight on a handful

Hedley Thomas, in person Some 38 million people around the world have listened to The Teacher’s Pet, the podcast about the disappearance of Lynette Dawson from Bayview in 1982. Before a sold-out audience, friends

Before a sold-out audience, David Sanger, three-time Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times national security reporter, talks with Raymond Bonner, himself a Pulitzer-prize winning former New York Times correspondent and now Bookoccino co-owner, about

Celebrating the life of the Bard at Bookoccino Thanks to the inimitable Alan Riding, an inspiration, and many thanks to the wonderful Karen Leimbach, Janet Webb and Raffaela Mazzone for the heavenly music, and

Ray reviews 'The Perfect Weapon' by David Sanger, a three time pulitzer prize winning journalist and ....

Welcome to our 2018 Top Picks for Non-Fiction. A tumultuous year in politics, both at home and abroad, is evidenced in the many political commentaries - Comey, Woodward, Wollf, Lewis and the former First Lady