Randwick's reading rakeover: Read-in, write-in

Make more time for the books in your life. Over two weekends, Randwick’s Reading Takeover celebrates books through a variety of events. Hear authors from across genres discuss their favourite books, then luxuriate in dedicated reading time, with snacks provided! Plus, for emerging writers, we’ve got workshops and writing space.

Drop in to the Town Hall for Randwick's Reading Takeover Read-In and Write In. Enjoy some dedicated reading and writing time amongst fellow literature lovers.

Tables, chairs, beanbags and cosy nooks are waiting for you in the Town Hall to take roost. Whether you're writing the next great Australian novel, play, movie or children's book, or reading your favorite book for the ninetieth time, let's celebrate literature together. Bring along a book for our pop-up book swap. Snacks provided, of course.

On the Saturday only, why not grab a new book from our pop-up bookseller, The Rose Read Bookshop.

Come solo or with friends or family. Readers and writers of all levels welcome, no registrations required.

About the Artist

Randwick's Reading Takeover is organised by Ashley Kalagian Blunt, a multi-genre author who’s passionate about reading. She’s the number one bestselling author of Dark Mode, a psychological thriller published in multiple territories and languages, and shortlisted for the ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year, the Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction, and the Danger Award for Debut Fiction. Her latest thrillers are Cold Truth, which was also shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Awards, and Like, Follow, Die.

Her earlier books are How to Be Australian, a memoir, and My Name Is Revenge, collected fiction and essays. She co-hosts James and Ashley Stay at Home, a podcast about creativity, writing and health, and teaches writing workshops across Australia.

Ashley is teaming up with authors from across genres to celebrate reading and support emerging writers.