Reading Retreat with author Emily Maguire

Delve into the relationships we form with authors and their characters in this joyous weekend of reading hosted by Emily Maguire, one of Australia’s most compelling literary voices.

Her latest novel Rapture showcases an incredible imagination, as she draws on the legend of the first and only female pope, creating the story of a gifted young woman who disguises herself as a man to become a brilliant scholar in 9th-century Europe.

This carefully curated three day retreat is designed for people who feel that books, authors and fictional worlds are central to their lives. Readers who carry characters with them long after the final page.

Far away from the city frenzy in a superb five-star guest house in Bathurst, Emily will join guests each day to share her experience as a writer, reader and observer of the enduring relationships between people and stories across the centuries.

Experience this exceptional opportunity to disconnect and immerse yourself in reading, all in the sublime surrounds of Littlebourne Guest House.