Author Event with Karen Brooks at Devonport Library

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In partnership with the Devonport Bookshop, join us for the launch of Karen Brooks’ latest novel, The Whisky Widow.

Author Events and Book Chats at Devonport Library

Do you love talking about books and meeting authors?  Devonport Library hosts regular events where you can meet your favourite writers and ask them questions, and book chats where you can discuss your latest read, sometimes with the author attending.

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Keep cosy this winter with the Warm Winter Read and Libraries Tasmania. The Warm Winter Read is a statewide reading campaign encouraging you to read more during the colder months. Attend one of these reading programs at our libraries this winter!

Join us for the launch of Karen Brooks’ latest novel, The Whiskey Widow, a rollicking historical adventure that celebrates the art of whisky distilling, the defiant spirit of the Scottish Highlanders and a woman's fearless quest. In 1780, Scottish Highlands, widow Greer and daughter Fen find refuge in a whisky-smuggling village. Amid British occupation, danger, and suspicion, Greer’s bravery earns trust. Together, they fight for freedom, survival, and a place to call home Come along to this free event and hear Karen Brooks speak about her writing process and latest novel. Copies will be available for purchase from the Devonport Bookshop on the night - chat to Karen as she signs them for you. To ensure a successful event, please:· Don't attend if you are unwell· Let us know if you can’t attend so we can offer your place to someone else· Let us know if you have any support needs, or if a support person will be coming with you. Accessibility:· The multi-level car park (corner of Best Street and Fenton Way) provides disabled access parking, lift access and flat walking surfaces between the car park and the paranaple centre. Council parking fees apply.· Entrance to the paranaple centre is via automatic doors at both Market Square and Rooke Street entrances. The Market Square entrance offers universal access and is available at the touch of a button, providing ease for patrons with access difficulties.· Inside the paranaple centre, Devonport Library is located on both ground and first floors. Escalators, lifts and stairs are available to take you between the two floors. A parent and child room is situated on the ground floor and accessible toilets are available on all floors. #LibrariesTasmania #DevonportLibrary #NorthWest #AuthorEvent #DevonportBookShop #KarenBrooks

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