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We Read Auckland, Auckland Council Libraries’ free month-long festival celebrating authors and readers, returns this August.
This year’s festival brings together book lovers with a brand-new Bestie Collection featuring 14 new book titles, engaging author talks, and writing workshops hosted at libraries across the region.
Each of the 14 titles will be available from August 1 at all 56 Auckland Council Library branches on a two-week loan.
Non-fiction fans can dive into everything from Jacinda Ardern’s memoir of her time in office, to Andrew Fagan’s gripping account of his solo round-the-world sailing voyage, to Dr Timoti Te Moke’s inspiring story of turning his life around from gangs and crime to becoming a doctor at the age of 56.
Fiction readers are in for a treat as well, with six new titles to explore – including Dominic Hoey’s coming-of-age novel set in 1980s Grey Lynn and a powerful debut from Gina Butson about a woman on the run from her past.
To celebrate the collection, there will be an opportunity to engage with writers to discuss the inspiration behind their work; dig deeper with free writing workshops for aspiring teen and adult writers led by experienced local authors and tutors; and take part in a reading party at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.
In Franklin, you can catch Donovan Te Ahunui Farnham’s talk about Whānau: reo Māori phrases to share in Papakura on August 16, or Jenny-May Clarkson sharing her personal story of reconnection at Franklin: The Centre in Pukekohe on August 20.
All events are free to attend, but they fill up fast. Book your tickets at the We Read Auckland website.
