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Next date: Saturday, 19 September 2026 | 05:45 PM to Thursday, 15 October 2026 | 07:00 PM
Join us for Homegrown, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally to Singleton Public Library to bring the best of the Festival direct to you.
For this installment of the Sydney Writers' Festival, we're going to have dedicated viewing weekends to celebrate all things literary, as well as one-off livestreams on weekdays. Be sure to book into the sessions you will be attending!
Enjoy thought-provoking sessions featuring some of Australia’s most celebrated authors, journalists, writers and creatives, streamed live direct from the festival to our library. Whether you’re an avid reader, aspiring writer or simply curious, this is a unique opportunity to experience the atmosphere and inspiration of one of Australia’s premier literary events close to home.
Sit back, connect with fellow book lovers, and enjoy refreshments throughout the day as you explore a diverse program of engaging discussions and ideas. This is the perfect opportunity to relax, learn and be inspired in the company of fellow literature lovers.
5.45 - 6.45pm
Join writers Tony Birch, Emily Perkins and Charlotte Wood as they share the Australian and New Zealand books that have shaped their writing lives. With host Michael Williams.
Saturday 19 September
10.30 - 11.30am
12.30 - 1.30pm
Join Secret Life of Books hosts Jonty Claypole and Sophie Gee for a conversation with writer Tony Birch on boyhood and the lasting stories of Blood and A Kestrel for a Knave.
2.30 - 3.30pm
Join political analyst and author of Three Shocks George Megalogenis in conversation with Nick Bryant and Rosalind Dixon about the jolts that have reshaped the Australian political landscape.
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4 - 5pm
Revel in outstanding, powerful and original literature as writers Bruce Pascoe, Kirli Saunders and Melanie Saward share their favourite First Nations books with ABC Radio National’s Awaye! host Rudi Bremer.
6 - 7pm
Join international bestselling fantasy and YA author Garth Nix to discuss his latest adult space opera, Massif, in conversation with TikTok book enthusiast Luke Bateman.
7.30 - 8.30pm
Join writers Joshua Hortinela and Patrick Lenton as they discuss their Australian rom-coms putting a queer lens on classic romance tropes. In conversation with Madeleine Gray.
Join bestselling author Holly Ringland to discuss memory, love and belonging in the landscapes of The World Beneath Her Feet, in conversation with Jemma Birrell.
Friday 9 October
Join writers Madeleine Gray, Fiona Kelly McGregor and Zoe Terakes as they discuss our familiar streets and writing Sydney’s queer past and present, with host Benjamin Law.
Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 October
Saturday 10 October
Hear from writers Holly Ringland, S. Shakthidharan and Holly Wainwright as they discuss creativity, its importance, where to find it and how to grow it. With Michaela Kalowski.
2 - 3pm
Hear how digital politics pioneer Ed Coper plans for us to defeat the online outrage industry in Angertainment. In conversation with Craig Reucassel.
Join international bestselling crime writer Michael Robotham for a compelling conversation about Tell Me Something True, a hometown thriller and his first novel set in Australia. With Holly Wainwright.
5.30 - 6.30pm
Veteran political journalists Kerry O’Brien and Laura Tingle discuss the books that have shaped Australian politics with Fran Kelly, host of The Radio National Hour.
Sunday 11 October
10.30am
Join esteemed Australian playwrights Suzie Miller and David Williamson as they reflect on putting society on stage and the shape of Australian theatre over the years. With Jo Dyer.
12 - 1pm
Join Christos Tsiolkas and Secret Life of Books hosts Jonty Claypole and Sophie Gee for a live recording examining his daring and iconic novel of Australian suburbia, The Slap.
Hear writer and presenter Myf Warhurst discuss the challenges of middle age as revealed in her personal new memoir Middle Rage, with Wendy Harmer.
5 - 6pm
Hear from writers Gail Jones, Christos Tsiolkas and Sarah Holland-Batt as they reflect on the work of David Malouf and his powerful legacy. With critic Beejay Silcox.
6.30 - 7.30pm
Join international bestselling writers Susan Orlean and Pip Williams as they discuss the power of libraries for nurturing readers, writers and communities. With host Phillipa McGuinness.
Tuesday 13 October
Join bestselling writer Susan Orlean for a personal reflection on her writing life and a practical guide to cultivating a creative existence in Joyride. With host Kate Evans.
Thursday 15 October
Join Elaine Castillo as she plumbs the depths of big tech in her new novel Moderation, set in a virtual reality theme park. In conversation with Yumi Stynes.
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