The Mandurah Readers & Writers festival opens this year with Stephen Daisley, winner of the 2024 Premier’s Book of the Year award for his novel A Better Place. Stephen will discuss his novel in conversation with Kathy Heys. 

The Readers’ and Writers’ Festival is an annual adult literature event presented by City of Mandurah Library Services. In 2025 it will be held from 16 – 18 January at the Seashells Resort Mandurah. The aim of the festival is to foster a love of reading and literature and encourage creativity in our community. This year the festival brings together an array of established and emerging storytellers from across Western Australia. The free to attend three-day festival includes author talks and panel discussions.

Tea and coffee provided. Free, but bookings are essential.