Meet the Author series

The ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃMeet the Author Series has captivated the Canberra community for nearly three decades now, drawing some of the biggest names in literature, history and current affairs.  Talks are regularly podcasted and .

Upcoming events

Australia, a history by Tony Abbott
20 Oct 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Tony Abbott

Tony Abbott will be in conversation with Chris Uhlmann on his new book…

The Mushroom Murders by Greg Haddrick
27 Oct 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Greg Haddrick

Award-winning author Greg Haddrick will be in conversation with Michael…

Just Saying by High Mackay book cover
3 Nov 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Hugh Mackay

Hugh Mackay will be in conversation with Alex Sloan on his new book Just Saying…

Sofie Laguna, The Underworld book cover
6 Nov 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Sofie Laguna

Miles Franklin award-winning author Sofie Laguna will be in conversation with…

MTA - Julianne Schultz
10 Nov 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Julianne Schultz

Julianne Schultz will be in conversation with Allan Behm on the updated edition…

Versailles Mirrored. The Power of Luxury, Louis XIV to Donald Trump
12 Nov 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Robert Wellington

Robert Wellington  will be in conversation with Mathew Trinca on Roberts…

Unapologetically by Ita
17 Nov 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Ita Buttrose

Ita Buttrose will be in conversation with Alex Sloan on her memoir…

Past events

29 Jul 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Norman Swan

Listen to this ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author conversation on Experience…

26 Jul 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Geraldine Brooks

Listen to this ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author conversation on Experience…

20 Jul 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Carolyn Holbrook, Joan Beaumont and Frank Bongiorno

Listen to this ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author conversation on Experience…

12 Jul 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Paul Daley

Award-winning journalist and author, Paul Daley. will be in conversation with…

30 Jun 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Bo Seo

Two-time world debating champion, Bo Seo will be in conversation with Andrew…

29 Jun 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with David Williamson

Australia's legendary playwright and screenwriter, David Williamson will be in…

28 Jun 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Hugh White

Listen to this ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author conversation on Experience…

14 Jun 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Robert Dessaix

Listen to this ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author conversation on the…

31 May 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Tom Keneally

Tom Keneally will be in conversation with Alex Sloan on Tom's book, A Bloody…

23 May 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Elizabeth Tynan

Listen to this ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author conversation on the…

18 May 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Dervla McTiernan

Listen to this ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author conversation on the…

11 May 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In conversation with Kevin Rudd

Watch the recording of Kevin Rudd in conversation with Julie Bishop on…