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Saturday, October 10, 2026

Latest news: Books

The countdown begins as Love Your Bookshop Day returns 

Bookshops across Canberra will come alive on Saturday 10 October for Love Your Bookshop Day (LYBD), with author events, children’s activities, special offers and community celebrations taking place across the region. 

‘Poster Boys’: Canberra author’s funny debut challenges teenage boys to be themselves

Proud Tuggeranong local since 2021, Scott Woodard, has spent the last six years revelling in the company of his friends, Nolan, Edward and James.

Charity book sale of epic proportions

Three thousand people walked through the doors in the first hour of the very popular Lifeline Canberra Bookfair today.

Book talk: myths, romance and murder

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three entertaining books about myths, romance and murder.

Canberra’s She Shapes History tour takes on Australia

A 26-year-old Canberra woman has just returned from an epic, solo driving trip (with her dog) around Australia, collecting stories about forgotten women who have shaped history. Founder of Canberra’s She Shapes History...

Book talk: three thrilling reads

This week, Michael Popple highlights three thrilling reads by world famous authors. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com.

WIN! Winter reading book pack

HQ Fiction has four winter reading book packs to giveaway. The pack includes the new book by Stella Quinn Down the Track and Among the Grey Gums by Paula Beavan

Canberra author celebrates first day of school in new book

Canberra author Rhiân Williams captures the milestone of the first day of school in the picture book Surprise at the End of Onkaparinga Lane.

WIN! A summer book pack

HQ Fiction has 4 x women’s fiction book packs to give away in this edition of Canberra Weekly.

Book talk: last minute Christmas gifts

This week, Michael Popple suggests three books that would make excellent last minute gifts for Christmas. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog, unseenlibrary.com 

Book talk: Amazing stories from the 20th century

Michael Popple highlights three amazing stories from the 20th century. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog.

Stress-free Christmas shopping at the Book Cow in Kingston

The Book Cow in Kingston is your one stop Christmas shop this festive season with something for everyone.

WIN! An Eva Scott book pack

HQ Fiction has four Eva Scott fiction book packs to giveaway in this edition of Canberra Daily.

WIN! A Winter Reading book pack

Enter for a chance to win this month’s most sought-after women’s fiction titles.

Canberra author spins tale of history, exile and forbidden love

Canberra author Robyn Cadwallader marries lovers ordered apart, times gone by and tyrannical laws in her new novel The Fire and the Rose.

WIN! Stella Quinn book packs

CW has four book packs to giveaway valued at $59.98 each.

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