April events at The Women's Bookshop in Auckland's Ponsonby Road

Spirited Ageing with Juliet Batten Join us to launch this latest, inspiring book from Juliet Batten. Subtitled ‘Cultivating the art of renewal’, it redefines aging as a whole new stage of growth. “What a hopeful and inspiring book this is. It offers practical guidance for an increasingly rich and satisfying life as we age” - Stephanie Dowrick Tuesday 9 April 6pm in the bookshop Talking/reading begins at 6.30pm Entry by koha at the door The Blue Coat – Poetry with Elizabeth Smither Celebrate this delightful new poetry collection from the distinguished Elizabeth Smither (2001-03 Te Mata Poet Laureate, honorary DLitt from Auckland University, Member of the NZ Order of Merit for services to literature) “An uncommonly attractive poetic personality, by turns whimsical, piquant, learned, heartfelt and acute, with a quick eye for absurdities - -" Iain Sharp Tuesday 16 April 6pm in the bookshop Talking/reading begins at 6.30pm Auckland Writers & Readers Festival 15 – 19 May Aotea Centre, The Edge The line-up of author events is even more diverse & stunning than ever! We are thrilled to be joining forces with Unity Books in running a stellar festival bookstall. We have programmes in the shop and bookings have opened. Details www.writersfestival.co.nz

CONTACT US: The Women's Bookshop 105 Ponsonby Road, Auckland www.womensbookshop.co.nz books@womensbookshop.co.nz (09) 376 4399