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The Great Debate: Best book lists are the worst
Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 6:00 PMThe Lane Bookshop · Claremont
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Join us as two teams of authors and booksellers don their metaphorical boxing gloves and debate the merits of best book lists. No punches pulled; laughs let loose. Hopefully.
🗓️ Thursday 3 December 2026
🕒 Doors open 5:30 pm; debate begins at 6:00 pm
📍 The Lane Bookshop, Claremont
🎫 $25.00
Stepping into the debating ring are:
James Foley
The joker in the pack, illustrator and author James is the king of making kids laugh. His new book, Amazing Astro Animals, is set in space; will he leave his competitors seeing stars?
Susan Midalia
Defeated at the bell in the 2025 debate, Susan is back for revenge. As an author, editor, and Professor of literature, words are weapons in her hands.
Michelle Johnston
Returning to defend her crown, Michelle's new memoir, Fifty Beating Wonders, details life on the emergency wards, so we know she won't shy away if things get bloody.
Richard Offen
A font of historic knowledge, Richard's Perth Then And Now books prove he'll have researched every angle. But will his book smarts be tough enough for the debating ring?
Sam Taylor
Manager of The Lane Bookshop and a man massively out of his depth in this company. Will he prove the secret weapon or be knocked out in the first round?