Whatever type of reader you are, find your next favourite book with the Festival’s most exciting new releases.
In this special free panel event, gain insights into the writers to watch with Festival guests Rebecca Armitage (The Heir Apparent), Tyree Barnette (Stolen Man on Stolen Land), Raaza Jamshed (What Kept You?), George Kemp (Soft Serve) and Chloe Wilson (The Thornbacks).
The Thornbacks
Deliciously unsettling and chillingly funny, this singular debut novel from prize-winner Chloe Wilson delves into the worlds we would prefer to keep hidden.
06 May
2026
Melbourne, VIC
The Thornbacks Launch - Readings Emporium
Bookings Essential
23 May
2026
Eveleigh, NSW
29 May
2026
West End, QLD
The Thornbacks - Brisbane Launch
Bookings Essential