Magabala Books is thrilled to be involved with Perth's Big Day of Books at ABC Studios Perth. Hosted by some of your favourite ABC presenters including Jo Trilling, Gary Adshead and Radio National's The Book Show presenter, Claire Nichols. They will be chatting to some of the hottest new emerging writers in the Australian writing scene.

The studio is going to be crackling with big themes in recent fiction and non-fiction - a wonderful chance to enjoy a live literary show and meet the authors.

In partnership with Fremantle Press, UWA Publishing, Boffins Books, ABC and ABC Radio National, come and listen to authors including bestselling rural crime author Fleur McDonald, former ABC presenter Geoff Hutchison, Bebe Oliver and Helen Milroy.

Come and meet the authors, and snap up some fabulous reads.

Grab your tickets here  - but hurry as seats are limited! 

• Saturday 28 June 2025, 10am–4pm.
• At ABC Studios, 30 Fielder Street, East Perth, 6004
• Book a half day, full day or a session.

BIG DAY OF BOOKS PROGRAM

10:00: Powerful stories: identity and healing

Exploring the recovery of minds and bodies through the power of narrative with Helen Milroy, David Whish-Wilson and Bebe Oliver. How can storytelling assist in reclaiming identity, self-acceptance and agency? Hosted by Jo Trilling.

11:15: Dark pasts, buried secrets and foreboding futures

Small towns with big histories. How crime fiction exposes the fault lines in rural and remote communities with Josh Kemp, Angie Faye Martin and Margaret Hickey. Hosted by Ali Colvin.

12:30: In conversation with Fleur McDonald

Claire Nichols interviews Fleur McDonald, queen of rural crime, about her new novel Prospect. 

1:30 Shadows and prophets

Many Australians know what it is like to live with legacies from elsewhere. Three novelists, Katherine Allum, Louise Wolhuter and Emily Tsokos Purtill ask whether it is possible to fight fate and forge new futures.

2:45: Profanity, profundity and unpredictable plumbing

From dickheads and corn cobs to murder most vile. From bum chafe to crushes and garrulous guile. Writing comedy is never as easy as reading it. Do you have to break a sweat to make people crack a smile? With Andrew HC McDonald, Meg Bignell and Kate Emery, hosted by Carrie Cox.

4:00: Warning: contents may offend 

Grumpy old men meet grumpy young them. Former ABC presenter Geoff Hutchison and anarchic debut novelist Patrick Marlborough preview their July new releases How Not to Become a Grumpy Old Bugger and Nock Loose. Hosted by Gary Adshead.

Book tickets here