Book in for authors’ library talks during August

August is an exciting month for book lovers with an extensive programme of visiting authors at the Central Library.

First-up on Thursday, August 2 at 6.30pm is an evening with farming legend Mark Warren who’ll be sharing his hilarious off-roading, hill-seeking, muddy morning adventures.

The popular ‘Off the Page’ series continues Friday, August 3, with award-winning Kapiti writer Mandy Hager, in conversation with Tina Makereti. The evening kicks off at 6pm with an open-mic session followed by light refreshments and the main event at 7pm with Mandy who will discuss her most recent work, Heloise (2017) and Ash Arising (2018).

Mandy is a prolific writer of politically-charged young adult and adult literary fiction.

Mandy will also lead a novel writing workshop on Saturday, 10am-12 noon.

On Tuesday, August 21 at 6.30pm join Julie Thomas for a discussion about her new novel, Levi’s War, the final chapter in the Horowitz trilogy which began with The Keeper of Secrets and Rachel’s Legacy.

National Poetry Day Friday, August 24 is celebrated with the power of poetry — Where the Wild Words Are at 7.30pm with poets from Makaro Press, Fitzbeck Book and Seraph Press. The line-up includes Helen Rickerby, Rene´ e, Johanna Aitchison, Helen Lehndorf, Peter Rawnsley, John Boyd, Robin Peace and Mary McCallum.

For rugby fans on August 27 at 6.30pm, Peter Bills will discuss his book The Jersey: the secrets behind the All Blacks community.