Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival is underway, Auckland Writers Festival kicks off on the 14 May. Our own The Press Christchurch Writers Festival is going to take Christchurch by storm in August, but in the meantime they – in association with the Auckland Writers Festival – are bringing some pretty fabulous authors to Christchurch next week.
Get in amongst it!
Huw Lewis-Jones
“a stunning slide show from The Conquest of Everest: Original Photographs from the Legendary First Ascent with images from the book and commentary, including excerpts from the letters George Lowe sent home.”
- Huw Lewis-Jones Monday 12 May 6pm
- Book here
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- Listen to Huw talk to Kathryn Ryan on Nine to Noon 1 May 2014
Alexander McCall Smith
“One of the world’s most prolific and successful authors, Alexander McCall Smith’s popular No 1 Ladies’ Detective Series – now in its 15th year – has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.“
- Alexander McCall Smith Monday 12 May 8pm
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Jonathan Glancey
British architectural critic, writer and broadcaster discusses the future of cities as globalism challenges local identities. This lecture will be particularly relevant to a Christchurch audience.
- Jonathan Glancey Tuesday 13 May
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- Read the article Is junkitecture our future? by Philip Matthews, The Press, 3 May 2014.

Camilla Lackberg
Swedish crime-writing sensation.
- and in association with Bookenz – An Hour with Camilla Lackberg
Wednesday 14 May, 7.30pm - Book here
- Search our catalogue for Camilla Lackberg