New release books
23 October, 2025
We’ve rounded up a selection of new and upcoming releases that should be on your radar.
Explore upcoming events
Writing the zeitgeist with Madeleine Gray, Bri Lee and Kate Mildenhall.
Three darlings of Australian literature come together to share their new novels and dish their tips and tricks to writing contemporary fiction. Thursday 20 November, 6–7pm
Join us at the StateLibrary of NSW for Australia’s national youth poetry slam competition, founded by Bankstown Poetry Slam featuring Genesis Owusu. Thursday 27 November, 6.30–8.30pm
Our School Days are an engaging and educational journey into the world of literature.
Primary School Days 18–22 May 2026
Secondary School Days 25–26 May 2026
The 2025 podcast program is here – listen and catch up on unmissable moments from this year's Festival.
We’re back at Carriageworks, Sydney Town Hall and venues across the city from 18–24 May 2026. Subscribe to our enews for 2026 Festival announcements.

Sunday 23 November
We're taking over the State Library of NSW for an epic Family Day where imaginations can run wild at workshops, author talks and even a gameshow! We can't wait to welcome Sydney's littlest lit lovers for a day of discovery and play.
The fun will begin at 10am, with events held all day – many of them free. Spaces are limited, bookings essential.
23 October, 2025
We’ve rounded up a selection of new and upcoming releases that should be on your radar.
08 October, 2025
With the new year fast approaching, the Sydney Writers' Festival team are reading far and wide, chasing reading goals and collecting unforgettable stories.
08 October, 2025
Sydney Writers' Festival is delighted to announce the appointment of Alan Cameron AO, Dr Christine Ratnasingham and Dr Charlotte Wood AM to the Sydney Writers' Festival Board of Directors.
04 October, 2025
There's a host of literary events headed for Sydney this spring! Make an occasion of it and plan a book club outing.
29 August, 2025
Spring is in the air! There's no better time to crack open a book, or two.
Sydney Writers’ Festival introduces a landmark partnership with the State Library of NSW, supported by the NSW Government, to deliver a new year-round program of literary events in addition to its annual Festival, beginning this September.
10 July, 2025
This season, we're reacquainting ourselves with the authors we know and love. Join us for a journey through the backlist.
09 July, 2025
Sit down with longstanding volunteer Adeline Teoh to chat all things Sydney Writers' Festival and of course, books!
07 July, 2025
From inner worlds to outer space, here's a round of up of our recent, current and future reads.
01 July, 2025
Another year, another Festival over and another heap of books added to our "Best of 2025" lists. While we're still holding onto that lingering Festival glow, we've reflected on some of the books that we just can't stop thinking about.
28 May, 2025
Dylin Hardcastle, Festival Blogger reflects on the 2025 Sydney Writers' Festival.
23 October, 2025
We’ve rounded up a selection of new and upcoming releases that should be on your radar.
08 October, 2025
With the new year fast approaching, the Sydney Writers' Festival team are reading far and wide, chasing reading goals and collecting unforgettable stories.
08 October, 2025
Sydney Writers' Festival is delighted to announce the appointment of Alan Cameron AO, Dr Christine Ratnasingham and Dr Charlotte Wood AM to the Sydney Writers' Festival Board of Directors.
04 October, 2025
There's a host of literary events headed for Sydney this spring! Make an occasion of it and plan a book club outing.
29 August, 2025
Spring is in the air! There's no better time to crack open a book, or two.
Sydney Writers’ Festival introduces a landmark partnership with the State Library of NSW, supported by the NSW Government, to deliver a new year-round program of literary events in addition to its annual Festival, beginning this September.
10 July, 2025
This season, we're reacquainting ourselves with the authors we know and love. Join us for a journey through the backlist.
09 July, 2025
Sit down with longstanding volunteer Adeline Teoh to chat all things Sydney Writers' Festival and of course, books!
07 July, 2025
From inner worlds to outer space, here's a round of up of our recent, current and future reads.
01 July, 2025
Another year, another Festival over and another heap of books added to our "Best of 2025" lists. While we're still holding onto that lingering Festival glow, we've reflected on some of the books that we just can't stop thinking about.
28 May, 2025
Dylin Hardcastle, Festival Blogger reflects on the 2025 Sydney Writers' Festival.
23 October, 2025
We’ve rounded up a selection of new and upcoming releases that should be on your radar.
08 October, 2025
With the new year fast approaching, the Sydney Writers' Festival team are reading far and wide, chasing reading goals and collecting unforgettable stories.
08 October, 2025
Sydney Writers' Festival is delighted to announce the appointment of Alan Cameron AO, Dr Christine Ratnasingham and Dr Charlotte Wood AM to the Sydney Writers' Festival Board of Directors.
04 October, 2025
There's a host of literary events headed for Sydney this spring! Make an occasion of it and plan a book club outing.
29 August, 2025
Spring is in the air! There's no better time to crack open a book, or two.
Sydney Writers’ Festival introduces a landmark partnership with the State Library of NSW, supported by the NSW Government, to deliver a new year-round program of literary events in addition to its annual Festival, beginning this September.
10 July, 2025
This season, we're reacquainting ourselves with the authors we know and love. Join us for a journey through the backlist.
09 July, 2025
Sit down with longstanding volunteer Adeline Teoh to chat all things Sydney Writers' Festival and of course, books!
07 July, 2025
From inner worlds to outer space, here's a round of up of our recent, current and future reads.
01 July, 2025
Another year, another Festival over and another heap of books added to our "Best of 2025" lists. While we're still holding onto that lingering Festival glow, we've reflected on some of the books that we just can't stop thinking about.
28 May, 2025
Dylin Hardcastle, Festival Blogger reflects on the 2025 Sydney Writers' Festival.
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