Willoughby Literary Festival: Friday 18 July
18 July 2026 @ 10:45 am - 4:30 pm
Book lovers on the Lower North Shore have a treat coming their way. The Willoughby Literary Festival is back from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 July 2026, with a packed program of free author talks, panels and readings at Chatswood Library.
The festival is presented by Willoughby City Library and runs across three days, with sessions in most time slots so there is always something to duck into between other school holiday plans. All sessions are free, though bookings are required, and books will be available for purchase at Chatswood Library with signings after each session courtesy of Constant Reader Bookshop.
- 10:45–11:45am: Bob Carr in conversation with Geraldine Doogue
- 11am–12pm: The Society of Women Writers NSW panel, Stories for every child
- 11am–12pm: Belinda Alexandra, My Villainess Era
- 12:15–1:15pm: Tara Moss
- 12:30–1:30pm: Illustrator Battle with Serena Geddes and Ramona Davey (suitable for families)
- 12:30–1:30pm: Jessy Wu in conversation with Daniel Cash
- 2–3pm: Geraint F. Lewis in conversation with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
- 2–3pm: Sarah Clutton in conversation with Michael Thompson
- 2–3pm: Mary Colussi, No but actually: How did you publish your debut?
- 3:30–4:30pm: Michael Brissenden in conversation with Paul Daley
- 3:30–4:30pm: Andrew Pippos in conversation
- 3:30–4:30pm: Jacqueline Harvey, The stories behind the stories (suitable for families)
