Yes, it’s that time again, when Melburnians emerge from winter hibernation and huddle together in their shared appreciation of the written word. This year, everyone’s favourite literary festival moves to its new home—the heart and soul of 21st Century Melbourne: Federation Square.

Text welcomes our authors to this year’s festival:

Sophie Cunningham
Anna Funder
Helen Garner
Phillip Gourevitch
Lloyd Jones
Toni Jordan
Emily Maguire
John Marsden
Susan Maushart
Sally Rippin
Mark Sarvas
Arnold Zable

…and we are eagerly awaiting the Festival.