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Book Council Events

New Zealand Book Council AGM

The 2008 AGM for the New Zealand Book Council will be held on the 25th July at 5.30pm, at the Cinema at the City Gallery, Civic Square, Wellington. There will be an author event in conjunction with this, stay tuned for further information.
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An evening with Emily Perkins

Author of the bestselling Novel About My Wife. A chance to hear Emily Perkins in person with Fergus Barrowman (Victoria University Press) talking about her latest novel. Don't miss out!
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