Dispatch #027
It is the busiest time of year for new releases and our events with the magnificent authors are selling out fast! Come see the writers in action PLUS news from the world of books.
Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore Newsletter
A weekly bookish dispatch from your favourite independent booksellers in Bondi Beach, Australia.
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Dinners, Upcoming Releases, and Special Events
An (almost) sold out dinner series, an ACOTAR highlight, and three of our big literary author events that are coming up.
Supper Stories: Dinner in a Bookstore
Introducing our dinner series with Charlotte Ree.
Dispatch #026
The winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award has been announced; the new Liane Moriarty is on the way, George R. R. Martin has spoken, plus more news from the book world.
Dispatch #025
Our new event that almost sold out straight away, find out why. Plus, the launch of the new novel from Bondi's own Glenn Orgias, and some good (and not so good) news from the book world.
Dispatch #024
Come get cosy with us during winter. We are having a great time in the book shop with seasoned and debut authors and we'd love to see you at any one of our upcoming events.
Upcoming Author Events at Gertrude & Alice
Join us for one of these eight upcoming author talks and book launches.
Dispatch #023
Does listening to an audio book count as reading? Plus, the chance to win an Akubra hat! Yes, a real one! Details inside.
Dispatch #022
The battle against AI continues; a massive movie deal for Tim Winton; plenty of new books and festivals to attend, and three cheers for all writers making their debut in 2026
Dispatch #021
The Miles Franklin 2026 shortlist, a new book to film adaptation, the Stella Prize judging panel, and a job offer to be the new Artistic Director of the Sydney Writers Festival.
The ABA on Saving Local Bookstores
Are we doing enough to save independent bookstores? Plus, YouTube sensation Mr Beast writes a novel, the controversy about Yesteryear, and the fight against AI.