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An Evening with Monica McInerney

Salisbury Community Hub · Salisbury

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🗓️Tue 20 Oct 2026 · 6:30pm
🎟️Free
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About

Monica's latest book is a warm, funny and moving story about unexpected friendships, lost loves and family secrets which brings two of Monica's most-loved characters together in a sparkling standalone story of their own.

Known for her warmth, humour and unforgettable characters, Monica has won the hearts of readers around the world with bestselling favourites including The Godmothers, Those Faraday Girls and Hello From the Gillespies. Now, she returns with a brand-new story that promises all the emotion, wit and insight readers love.

Enjoy an intimate author talk exploring the inspiration behind the book, Monica’s writing journey, and the themes that bring her characters to life.

Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering Monica’s work for the first time, this is a wonderful opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s most treasured storytellers.

Book sales and signings will be available on the night.

Light refreshments will also be provided.

About the Author

One of the stars of Australian fiction, Monica is the author of 13 internationally bestselling books for adults, including most recently The Godmothers, shortlisted for the 2021 ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year, and her first children's book, Marcie Gill and the Caravan Park Cat. Monica grew up in a family of seven children in the Clare Valley of South Australia. She and her Irish husband have been living between Australia and Ireland for thirty years and currently live in Dublin.

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Salisbury Community Hub, Salisbury

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