PERTH author Rachael Johns will officially launch her latest novel as part of the Books at Bars event series.
Just One Wish follows three women with three secrets and one life-changing journey.
Alice has always been a trailblazer as a scientist, activist, and mother.
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READ NOWShe knew her choices would involve sacrifices but on the eve of her 80th birthday, she’s beginning to wonder if she has sacrificed too much.
Alice’s daughter Sappho rebelled against her unconventional upbringing, choosing to marry young and embrace life as a homemaker, but her status as a domestic goddess has recently taken a surprising turn.
Ged has always been the peacemaker between her grandmother and mother.
A tenacious journalist, she knows what she wants in life and love, yet when everything in her world starts falling apart, she begins to question whether she really knows anyone at all.
At a crossroads in each of their lives, Alice, Sappho and Ged embark on a celebratory trip together, but instead of bringing them closer, the holiday sparks life-changing consequences and lifts the lid on a 50-year secret.
Johns will be at Bistro 38 at Joondalup Resort from 6pm on Tuesday, October 29, including an in-conversation with Dymocks Joondalup’s Aisling Lawless.
Cost is $8 including light refreshments from www.trybooking.com/549309.
Copies of Johns’ books will also be available to buy and have signed.
Home and Away star and author Judy Nunn will also celebrate her new book Khaki Town at a meet the author event from Dymocks Joondalup and the City of Joondalup.
Nunn will be at St Stephen’s School’s Duncraig auditorium from 6pm on Wednesday, October 23 to talk about her latest book set in Queensland during World War II and inspired by a true wartime story that has remained a well-kept secret for more than 70 years.
Cost is $8 from www.joondalup.wa.gov.au or Dymocks Joondalup, with copies of her books available to buy and have signed.
The talk will go for about an hour, followed by refreshments.
Also headed to Perth will be non-fiction writer, journalist and columnist Peter Fitzsimons for a meet the author event in the Lakeview Ballroom of Joondalup Resort from 6pm on Wednesday, November 6.
His latest book aims to uncover the life of Captain James Cook – an almost mythical figure who is often discussed, celebrated, reviled and debated.
Cost is $12 with finger food provided, from www.joondalup.wa.gov.au or Dymocks Joondalup.
Copies of James Cook and Fitzsimons’ other books will also be available to buy and have signed.
Journalist and television and radio presenter Mary Moody will also join the meet the author circuit at Joondalup Library from 6pm on Tuesday, November 19.
The Accidental Tour Guide is the latest instalment in Moody’s inspirational journey to find her place in the world after the heartbreaking loss of her husband of 42 years to cancer.
After her first trek into the wildflower meadows of the Himalayas, Moody is inspired to lead others through unchartered territories in Morocco, to upmarket European and English gardens, and to the foot of Mount Everest and Nepal.
Cost is $5 at www.joondalup.wa.gov.au or at Dymocks Joondalup, with refreshments included.