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From a ‘factory,’ with only cold showers, no air conditioning, and ferocious mosquitos, an enigmatic, reclusive former engineer in the People’s Liberation Army who grew up in poverty, Ren Zhengfei, built the technological behemoth,

I absolutely adore Lawrence Osborne. I know you will too.  Late last year I recommended The Forgiven to Julia, one of our most prolific staff readers. First published in 2012 it is just one

A soaring masterpiece by the Pulitzer-winning author of Overstory. From an island in French Polynesia, Makatea —  whose original inhabitants believed the world was created by Ta’aora dropping pieces of his shell — to the

This week we speak to local author Sarah Turnbull, whose best-selling memoirAlmost French is an enduring Bookoccino favourite. Hi Sarah, Thanks for joining us. We are so looking forward to your conversation with Catherine McKinnon at

The Chairman’s Lounge, The Inside Story of How Qantas Sold Us Out ‘Fearless resolve, razor-sharp intellect and remarkable writing,’ says Hedley Thomas, author of The Teacher’s Pet. ‘Aston’s rapier wit is both incisive and

Join us to discuss a rich, layered and thrilling novel of love, war and friendship with Cath McKinnon, in conversation with Sarah Turnbull. DECEMBER 1944. In New Guinea, a young Australian nurse chances upon

Join us for a tale of 52 swims in and around Sydney. From Palm Beach to Cronulla, Mount Druitt to Bondi, Chris Baker swims at iconic beaches, municipal pools, harbour baths, tidal rock pools,

Kids, come on an adventure with everyone’s favourite gardener Costa Georgiadis. Put on your nature goggles and open your eyes to the magical world of Flowers. Together we will discover amazing things in this

Bookoccino will host a two day workshop for budding young clowns this coming January!   Thursday 16th and Friday 17th January From 11am to 2pm Cost: $80 Suitable for kids between 8 and 14,

The 2024 Bookoccino Reader’s Book of the Year winner is…. Table for Two by Amor Towles. Ahead by a good margin, Amor Towles leads a cast including (according to popularity): Amor Towles with Table for Two

  One of the world’s greatest, most influential – and most recognised – actors for 50 years. Now, Al Pacino writes about how he has done it. A hardscrabble childhood in the Bronx, acting

During Dec 24 and Jan 25 we are offering a free kids hot chocolate for each coloured-in drawing brought into Bookoccino.  

Dear Reader, Thank you for casting your vote on your favourite book among the 12 books we picked in 2024 as Book of the Month. We will count all votes and announce the Reader’s

With love and respect we commemorate and celebrate the life of Susan Duncan, the redoubtable author and Pittwater local, who passed away at her beloved boat-access only home on Salvation Creek last weekend. As

A master of historical fiction with strong, independent women as the lead characters — The Rose Code; The Alice Network — Quinn doesn’t disappoint with the story of four women who move into a

  A literary gem. In an era before cars, when graziers offer a bounty for a puma who is killing their sheep, twins Iris and Floyd, down-and-out children of alcoholic ex-convicts, ride their horses

Join us for an evening of fun with friends; many laughs, great music, good vibes and generous prizes at Trivia Fridays. We will have 7 tables with 6 people each. Tickets and dates here

Friday Night Spoken Word Performance Ever been to a poetry slam? Well, this is the Bookoccino take. We are shaking up another Friday night this summer with an interactive in-store performance, encouraging diverse voices

As perfect a novel as you’ll ever find. Wry and gentle, atmospheric and absorbing, Time of the Child is an enriching story about love and second chances by master storyteller Niall Williams. There are very few

Join us to celebrate this lush, illustrated book for lovers of fashion and interior design by bestselling photographer and author Robyn Lea. Set foot in the private spaces of twenty of the world’s top