**Readers - Books and Conversation with R.A. Spratt**
**Thursday 13 August | 8pm | Petersham Bowling Club**

Join us for in 2026 for *Readers - Books and Conversation*, our monthly conversation series celebrating books and readers through in-depth yet relaxed discussions with authors about their work, creative process, and the ideas that inspire them. Hosted by renowned interviewer and curator **Michaela Kalowski** with book sales by **Gertrude and Alice** and author signings at the door.

This August, we welcome R.A. Spratt to the Readers stage.

Born in the UK and now based in Bowral, NSW, R.A. is the bestselling author of dozens of witty, wildly imaginative books, including *Friday Barnes*, *The Adventures of Nanny Piggins*, *The Peski Kids*, *Hamlet Is Not OK*, *Romeo v Juliet*, *Epically Good Greek Myths*, and the *Shockingly* and *Astonishingly Good Stories* collections. Her podcast, *Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt*, has amassed more than 7 million downloads worldwide.

And she's been busy. This year alone has seen the release of *Romeo v Juliet*, *The Epically Awesome Odyssey, as Told by Nanny Piggins*, and the upcoming *Friday Barnes: Nothing to Lose*, due out in September.

Is there anything she can't do?

Don't miss this entertaining conversation with one of Australia's most beloved—and busiest—authors. 😊