Meet the Author series

The ANU Meet the Author Series has captivated the Canberra community for nearly three decades now, drawing some of the biggest names in literature, history and current affairs.  Talks are regularly podcasted and .

Upcoming events

MTA Bri Lee
8 Oct 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author-Bri Lee

Best-selling author Bri Lee will be in conversation with Richard Morecroft on…

MTA & CWF - Chris Hammer
13 Oct 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

ANU Meet the author and the Canberra Writers Festival presents Chris Hammer

Best-selling Canberra author Chris Hammer will be in conversation with Michael…

MTA Kate Reid
15 Oct 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author-Kate Reid

Kate Reid will be in conversation with Alex Sloan on her new book Destination…

Australia, a history by Tony Abbott
20 Oct 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Tony Abbott

Tony Abbott  will be in conversation on his new book Australia. A history…

The Mushroom Murders by Greg Haddrick
27 Oct 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Greg Haddrick

Award-winning author Greg Haddrick will be in conversation with Michael…

Just Saying by High Mackay book cover
3 Nov 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Hugh Mackay

Hugh Mackay will be in conversation with Alex Sloan on his new book Just Saying…

Sofie Laguna, The Underworld book cover
6 Nov 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Sofie Laguna

Miles Franklin award-winning author Sofie Laguna will be in conversation with…

Past events

2 Feb 2021, 6:00 pm - 6:55 pm

In conversation with Michael Brissenden

Michael Brissenden will be in conversation with Chris Hammer on Michael's new…