| Date | 01 March 2025, 1:00pm–2:00pm |
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| Cost | $15 (general admission), $10 (paid members, concession, under 30s and First Nations admission) |
| Bookings | Bookings required |
| Location | Isabella Fraser Room via Entry 5, La Trobe Street |
Join our summer book club!
There’s nothing better than relaxing during summer with a good book. And now we have your reading list sorted with some of this season’s hottest page turners.
Work your way through the biggest non-fiction releases on the Library’s reading list, get your questions ready and join host Astrid Edwards for a conversation with the author themselves.
This week we’ll be joined by…Samah Sabawi.
Samah Sabawi is an award-winning author, playwright and poet. In Cactus Pear For My Beloved, Sabawi recounts her family’s story, starting 100 years ago in Palestine under British rule and ending in Redland Bay, Queensland. This is a story of love, open-heartedness and the enduring human spirit.
Hear directly from Sabawi as she explores how she went about writing such an intensely personal story, the themes she wanted to convey and more. Plus, get the chance to ask any of your burning questions.
Book your tickets now and get reading!
And don’t forget to grab Cactus Pear For My Beloved from Readings State Library Victoria – present your tickets in store to receive 10% off the RRP.
Please note that this discount is only available at the Readings State Library Victoria store and is not valid in conjunction with any other promotions.
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The views expressed by the presenting artist are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Library. The Library is dedicated to fostering open dialogue and creativity, supporting artistic expression and the exchange of diverse perspectives.
