New release books
23 October, 2025
We’ve rounded up a selection of new and upcoming releases that should be on your radar.
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Love, hate, jealousy, revenge – what prompts a home-cooked triple murder?
Due to overwhelming demand, we've moved The Mushroom Tapes to a bigger venue. Join true crime writers Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper and Sarah Krasnostein.
The Australian Wars is a new book conceived by filmmaker Rachel Perkins following her award-winning documentary.
Join contributors Rhonda Dixon-Grovenor, Stephen Gapps, David Marr and Rachel Perkins for the launch of The Australian Wars and a rousing call to truth-telling on a national scale. Monday 10 November, 6–7pm
Enjoy more of the stories, voices and conversations you love with Sydney Writers' Festival at Sydney Town Hall and the State Library of NSW.
The 2025 podcast program is here – listen and catch up on unmissable moments from this year's 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.
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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