Constant Reader

The Constant Reader Bookshop is a village-style bookshop in Crows Nest, on the Lower North Shore in Sydney. Find all our events below.

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Grade 5&6 KIDS BOOK CLUB - APRIL

Wednesday 10 April 2024
Who it is for: for grade 5 & 6 How much it costs: $5 to reserve your spot in our little group (seats are limited). What you need to do: read the book and show up at the meeting (don't forget to reserve your spot)! What we'll do: have fun chatting about the book of the month with other kids (and maybe eat some snacks too)! Book of the month: Countdown to Yesterday by Shirley Marr With the help of his new friend Yan, James builds a time-machine to travel back to a period when life was a lot simpler. Could he live in the past forever? A contemporary philosophical novel, with a sci-fi twist, by multi-award-winning author Shirley Marr! You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533
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Grade 3&4 KIDS BOOK CLUB - APRIL

Wednesday 3 April 2024
Who it is for: for grade 3 & 4 How much it costs: $5 to reserve your spot in our little group (seats are limited). What you need to do: read the book and show up at the meeting (don't forget to reserve your spot)! What we'll do: have fun chatting about the book of the month with other kids (and maybe eat some snacks too)! Book of the month: Shower Land by Nat Amoore Ten-year-old Felix was just wishing he could get away from his little brother's jokes and his nagging dad when he suddenly found himself naked in a middle of a battlefield! A hilarious new junior fiction series where getting in the shower might send you to another world! You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533
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Grade 5&6 KIDS BOOK CLUB - MARCH

Wednesday 13 March 2024
Don't want to commit to the whole year of Kids Book Club yet? You can book one session at a time! Who it is for: for grade 5 & 6 How much it costs: $5 to reserve your spot in our little group (seats are limited). What you need to do: read the book and show up at the meeting (don't forget to reserve your spot)! What we'll do: have fun chatting about the book of the month with other kids (and maybe eat some snacks too)! Book of the month: This Camp is Doomed by Anna Zobel A group of kids with supernatural abilities investigate on their mysterious summer camp. Is it haunted? Or something worse? A delightfully spooky story! You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533
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Grade 5&6 KIDS BOOK CLUB - YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION

Wednesday 13 March 2024
Kids Book Club is back! Like last year, our members will meet every month to chat about a book that we will have picked out for them (and maybe eat some snacks too!). This year we have a special offer for you!* If you sign up for the whole year now you will get 1 session free - $35 for the 8 sessions instead of $40. You won't have to worry about remembering if you have already reserved your spot or not! We will send you reminders every month with the title of the next book to purchase and read before the next session. You can already write down these dates in your calendar for our Grade 5&6 meetings: 1. Wednesday 13th March - This Camp is Doomed by Anna Zobel 2. Wednesday 10th April 3. Wednesday 8th May 4. Wednesday 12th June 5. Wednesday 24th July 6. Wednesday 21st August 7. Wednesday 18th September 8. Wednesday 23rd October You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533 *This offer ends on Wednesday 13th March
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Grade 3&4 KIDS BOOK CLUB - MARCH

Wednesday 6 March 2024
Who it is for: for grade 3 & 4 How much it costs: $5 to reserve your spot in our little group (seats are limited). What you need to do: read the book and show up at the meeting (don't forget to reserve your spot)! What we'll do: have fun chatting about the book of the month with other kids (and maybe eat some snacks too)! Book of the month: The Hats of Marvello by Amanda Graham You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533
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Grade 3&4 KIDS BOOK CLUB - YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION

Wednesday 6 March 2024
Kids Book Club is back! Like last year, our members will meet every month to chat about a book that we will have picked out for them (and maybe eat some snacks too!). This year we have a special offer for you!* If you sign up for the whole year now you will get 1 session free - $35 for the 8 sessions instead of $40. You won't have to worry about remembering if you have already reserved your spot or not! We will send you reminders every month with the title of the next book to purchase and read before the next session. You can already write down these dates in your calendar for our Grade 3&4 meetings: 1. Wednesday 6th March - The Hats of Marvello by Amanda Graham 2. Wednesday 3rd April 3. Wednesday 1st May 4. Wednesday 5th June 5. Wednesday 3rd July 6. Wednesday 7th August 7. Wednesday 4th September 8. Wednesday 16th October You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533 *This offer ends on Wednesday 6th March
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Authors in Store - Joanna Nell with Jessica Dettmann (CANCELLED)

Wednesday 8 November 2023
Join us for an evening in store with the wonderful Joanna Nell. The bestselling author of 'The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital' will discussing her new book, 'Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year' with Jess Dettman. 'Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year' is a witty and touching tale about mismatched Expectations and living in the moment. 'Warm, insightful and funny . . . celebrates, so well, the treasures that life's later stages can hold' DIANNE YARWOOD 'Takes the reader on a wholesome and hilarious journey from the organic garden beds of Dorset to the sun-kissed islands of Greece. Heartwarming, tender and oh-so-funny, this is a story that will leave you smiling' ALI LOWE 'I loved taking a gap week from my life with Mrs Winterbottom. Nell's writing is, as always, delightfully funny and as heart-warming as a cup of tea' MEGAN ALBANY
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Constantly Reading Book Club - October (Grade 3&4)

Wednesday 18 October 2023
We now have two reading clubs! So make sure to join the right age group for you. Who it is for: for grade 3 & 4 How much it costs: $5 to reserve your spot in our little group (seats are limited). What you need to do: read the book and show up at the meeting (don't forget to reserve your spot)! What we'll do: have fun chatting about the book of the month with other kids (and maybe eat some snacks too)! Book of the month: Nic Blake and the Remarkables by Angie Thomas Internationally bestselling superstar author Angie Thomas makes her middle grade debut with the launch of a new contemporary fantasy trilogy inspired by African American history and folklore! You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533
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Storytime with Christian Wilkins

Wednesday 18 October 2023
A special story time with Christian Wilkins. Christian will read his new picture book, a sweet story of acceptance in this whimsical picture book about celebrating differences and being yourself.
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Constantly Reading Book Club - October (Grade 5&6)

Wednesday 11 October 2023
Last Book Club of the Year! Who it is for: for grade 5 & 6 How much it costs: $5 to reserve your spot in our little group (seats are limited). What you need to do: read the book and show up at the meeting (don't forget to reserve your spot)! What we'll do: have fun chatting about the book of the month with other kids (and maybe eat some snacks too)! Book of the month: Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell We couldn't not share this new exciting book by one of our favourite authors ever with our Kids Book Club members! Katherine Rundell is a brilliant storyteller and Impossible Creatures is the first volume of an incredible, breath-taking new fantasy series! You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533
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Bees Wax and Tall Tales - Jane Crowley & Athol Salter

Wednesday 20 September 2023
Jane Crowley grew up in and around the family antique business, listening to her dad Athol’s famous yarns. She decided to record favourite stories from his rich and rewarding life as an antique buyer, collector and dealer with over sixty years' experience. This entertaining and gently humorous memoir is the result, a beautiful collaboration between father and daughter. In Beeswax and Tall Tales Athol shares the highs (and occasional lows) of finding and selling other people’s treasured belongings.
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Constantly Reading Book Club - September (Grade 3&4)

Wednesday 20 September 2023
We now have two reading clubs! So make sure to join the right age group for you. Who it is for: for grade 3 & 4 How much it costs: $5 to reserve your spot in our little group (seats are limited). What you need to do: read the book and show up at the meeting (don't forget to reserve your spot)! What we'll do: have fun chatting about the book of the month with other kids (and maybe eat some snacks too)! Book of the month: Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures by Jason Pamment A graphic novel of friendship and mystery in a gorgeously illustrated world, perfect for fans of Amulet and Lightfall! You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533
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Constantly Reading Book Club - September (Grade 5&6)

Wednesday 13 September 2023
We now have two reading clubs! So make sure to join the right age group for you. Who it is for: for grade 5 & 6 How much it costs: $5 to reserve your spot in our little group (seats are limited). What you need to do: read the book and show up at the meeting (don't forget to reserve your spot)! What we'll do: have fun chatting about the book of the month with other kids (and maybe eat some snacks too)! Book of the month: Ghost Book by Remy Lai A spooky and funny fantasy graphic novel about friendship! You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533
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Constantly Reading Book Club - August (Grade 3&4)

Wednesday 30 August 2023
We now have two reading clubs! So make sure to join the right age group for you. Who it is for: for grade 3 & 4 How much it costs: $5 to reserve your spot in our little group (seats are limited). What you need to do: read the book and show up at the meeting (don't forget to reserve your spot)! What we'll do: have fun chatting about the book of the month with other kids (and maybe eat some snacks too)! Book of the month: The Unlikely Heroes Club A fun, frolicking adventure about five kids with a mystery to solve! You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533
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Constantly Reading Book Club - August (Grade 5&6)

Wednesday 23 August 2023
We now have two reading clubs! So make sure to join the right age group for you. Who it is for: for grade 5 & 6 How much it costs: $5 to reserve your spot in our little group (seats are limited). What you need to do: read the book and show up at the meeting (don't forget to reserve your spot)! What we'll do: have fun chatting about the book of the month with other kids (and maybe eat some snacks too)! Book of the month: Picasso and the Greatest Show on Earth by Anna Fienberg A beautiful novel about finding the remarkable in the ordinary and celebrating the wonder of every day. You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533
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Thursday Constantly Reading Book Club - July (Grade 3&4)

Thursday 27 July 2023
We now have two reading clubs! So make sure to join the right age group for you. Who it is for: for grade 3 & 4 How much it costs: $5 to reserve your spot in our little group (seats are limited). What you need to do: read the book and show up at the meeting (don't forget to reserve your spot)! What we'll do: have fun chatting about the book of the month with other kids (and maybe eat some snacks too)! Book of the month: A Giant's Trek by Nick Stella A vividly imagined adventure about courage and following your true path. You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533
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Wednesday Constantly Reading Book Club - July (Grade 5&6)

Wednesday 26 July 2023
We now have two reading clubs! So make sure to join the right age group for you. Who it is for: for grade 5 & 6 How much it costs: $5 to reserve your spot in our little group (seats are limited). What you need to do: read the book and show up at the meeting (don't forget to reserve your spot)! What we'll do: have fun chatting about the book of the month with other kids (and maybe eat some snacks too)! Book of the month: A Giant's Trek by Nick Stella A vividly imagined adventure about courage and following your true path. You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533
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Thursday Constantly Reading Book Club - June (Grade 3&4)

Thursday 22 June 2023
We now have two reading clubs! So make sure to join the right age group for you. Who it is for: for grade 3 & 4 How much it costs: $5 to reserve your spot in our little group (seats are limited). What you need to do: read the book and show up at the meeting (don't forget to reserve your spot)! What we'll do: have fun chatting about the book of the month with other kids (and maybe eat some snacks too)! Book of the month: Uncle Xbox by Jared Thomas A coming-of-age story for young readers, that offers gentle insights into growing up, family and finding your place in a digital world. Or not. You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533
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Wednesday Constantly Reading Book Club - June (Grade 5&6)

Wednesday 21 June 2023
We now have two reading clubs! So make sure to join the right age group for you. Who it is for: for grade 5 & 6 How much it costs: $5 to reserve your spot in our little group (seats are limited). What you need to do: read the book and show up at the meeting (don't forget to reserve your spot)! What we'll do: have fun chatting about the book of the month with other kids (and maybe eat some snacks too)! Book of the month: Uncle Xbox by Jared Thomas A coming-of-age story for young readers, that offers gentle insights into growing up, family and finding your place in a digital world. Or not. You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533
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Constantly Reading Book Club - May

Wednesday 24 May 2023
Welcome to our Kids Book Club! Who it is for: it's perfect for 8 to 12 year old readers. How much it costs: $5 to reserve your spot in our little group (seats are limited). What you need to do: read the book and show up at the meeting (don't forget to reserve your spot)! What we'll do: have fun chatting about the book of the month with other kids (and maybe eat some snacks too)! Book of the month: A Message Through Time by Anna Ciddor An action-packed adventure with two siblings time-traveling back to Ancient Roman times! You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533
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Constantly Reading Book Club - April

Wednesday 26 April 2023
Welcome to our Kids Book Club! Who it is for: it's perfect for 8 to 12 year old readers. How much it costs: $5 to reserve your spot in our little group (seats are limited). What you need to do: read the book and show up at the meeting (don't forget to reserve your spot)! What we'll do: have fun chatting about the book of the month with other kids (and maybe eat some snacks too)! Book of the month: The Hotel Witch by Jessica Miller A charming and cosy read full of magic and mysteries! You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533
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Authors in Store -Dianne Yarwood

Monday 27 March 2023
Come and celebrate the Launch of local author, Dianne Yarwood's first book 'The Wakes'. A heartfelt, funny and uplifting debut about two failing marriages, two strangers falling in love, two friends embarking on a catering business - and the four funerals that connect them all. 'The Wakes is a truly delightful debut novel about life, death ... and chicken sandwiches. Funny, moving, tender and wise, I ate up every delicious word' LIANE MORIARTY
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Constantly Reading Book Club - March

Wednesday 22 March 2023
Welcome to our brand new Kids Book Club! Who it is for: it's perfect for 8 to 12 year old readers. How much it costs: $5 to reserve your spot in our little group (seats are limited). What you need to do: read the book and show up at the meeting (don't forget to reserve your spot)! What we'll do: have fun chatting about the book of the month with other kids (and maybe eat some snacks too)! Book of the month: How to be a Prime Minister and Survive Grade Five by Carla Fitzgerald It's a hilarious story set in Kirribilli about a kid secretly replacing their dad as Prime Minister and they are full of creative ideas, what could go wrong? You can purchase the book instore, on our website or give us a call at (02) 9977 4533
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Jessica Dettmann Book Launch

Thursday 16 March 2023
Join us to celebrate the launch of Jess's new book! Can a modern woman take lessons in love from Shakespeare? Beth O'Leary meets 10 Things I Hate About You in this sparkling romantic comedy from beloved Aussie author Jessica Dettmann.
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Authors in Store - Margaret Simons (CANCELLED)

Wednesday 15 March 2023
We are honoured to have Margaret join us for our first instore event of 2023. Margaret is the best-selling author of Biographies of Malcolm Turnbull and Penny Wong and this year she has turned her penetrating gaze on Tanya Plibasek. Bookings are essential and places are limited for what will no doubt be a fantastic event! ' About the book - A fascinating portrait of one of Australia’s most influential women Elected to federal parliament aged just twenty-eight, Tanya Plibersek has lived almost half her life in the public eye and is the longest-serving woman in Australia’s House of Representatives. But how much do we know about what drives her, what she values, and what we can expect from her next?
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Mothertongues - Creidwen Dovey, Eliza Bell & Keppie Coutts

Thursday 28 April 2022
Join the Australian co-creators of Mothertongues, a genre-defying collaborative project about early motherhood, for a relaxed evening of readings & live music. Co-authors Ceridwen Dovey & Eliza Bell will read from the book, and singer-songwriter Keppie Coutts will do live performances of some of the original songs from the Mothertongues audiobook & album. A ticket to this event (plus the book) would make the perfect early Mother’s Day gift – and a unique and enriching outing.
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Sara Winman - Still Life - Via Zoom

Wednesday 2 June 2021
Barbara Horgan will be in conversation with UK author Sarah Winman to discuss her latest novel, 'Still Life'. Wednesday 2nd June 8.30pm EST - A unique link will be email to attendees a minimum of 1 hour prior to the event. If you pre-order the book through Constant Reader prior to 31 May 2021 tickets are free.
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Craig Silvey in Conversation with Tim Ross

Wednesday 7 October 2020
The bestselling author of Jasper Jones, Craig Silvey returns with a new novel, 'Honeybee'. The book is a tender, profoundly moving novel, brimming with vivid characters and luminous words. It's about two lives forever changed by a chance encounter -- one offering hope, the other redemption. Craig will be in conversation on Zoom with Tim Ross. A unique link will be emailed to ticket holders 1 hour prior to the event. Please check your spam & trash folders if you do not receive your link.
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David Mitchell - Online - In Conversation

Tuesday 11 August 2020
Meri Fatin with be in conversation with author David Mitchell to discuss his new novel Utopia Avenue on Tuesday 11th August via ZOOM, at 8.30pm EST. Tickets are $39.99 and include a discounted copy of Utopia Avenue at $29.99 (RRP $32.99) and a zoom link to the event. Please note the link to the event will be emailed to ticket holders one hour prior to start time.
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Authors in Store - Mosman - Ken Done

Tuesday 25 February 2020
One of the country’s favourite cultural icons, Ken Done requires no introduction. His wildly evocative work captures the essence of Australia with bold strokes and bright colours. At once decorative, illustrative and abstract, a selection of over 400 of Ken's landscape works are collected in four beautifully packaged, collectable books, categorised by a subject that has defined his career: the beach, the outback, the reef and Sydney. Please note this is a standing room only event.
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Ceridwen Dovey In Store - Crows Nest

Wednesday 29 January 2020
Award-winning novelist and essayist, and North Sydney Local, Ceridwen Dovey turns her ever curious gaze towards the world of work in her forthcoming collection of profiles, Inner Worlds Outer Spaces: The Working Lives of Others.
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Victoria Alexander - One

Wednesday 23 October 2019
On the reissue of her iconic book 'One' Victoria will in in store discussing the book and its unique celebration of individuality.
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Michael Robotham

Wednesday 14 August 2019
An unnerving psychological thriller from one of the greatest crime writers of today, the bestselling author of The Other Wife and The Secrets She Keeps. Before being a novelist, Michael was an investigative journalist working across America, Australia and Britain. As a journalist he investigated notorious cases such as the serial killer couple Fred and Rosemary West. He has worked with clinical and forensic psychologists as they helped police investigate complex, psychologically driven crimes.
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Meg Keneally

Wednesday 24 July 2019
Meg Keneally’s debut solo novel is an epic, well-researched and beautifully written historical adventure based on the extraordinary life of convict Mary Bryant, the only female convict to successfully escape the colony. She is co-author with Tom Keneally of The Soldier's Curse and The Unmourned, the first two books in The Monsarrat Series.
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Bri Lee, Eggshell Skull in conversation with Jane Caro

Wednesday 3 July 2019
Bri Lee, the author of the award winning biography Eggshell Skull will be discussing her book with author and commentator Jane Caro. Bri Lee has written a fierce and eloquent memoir that addresses both her own reckoning with the past as well as with the stories around her, to speak the truth with wit, empathy and unflinching courage. Eggshell Skull is a haunting appraisal of modern Australia from a new and essential voice. Please note - this is a standing room only event
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Wordy Women

Monday 3 November 2014
Three of Australia's best female writers will be coming to Crows Nest to talk about their books, the
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