Shopping for Christmas? Pick up the perfect gift at the 2025 Greek Book Fair.
11am-7pm | Sat 6 December | The Greek Centre

The ultimate pop-up book market celebrating Greek-Australian stories, with books for all ages. 

The Greek Book Fair returns this December — a full day of books, conversations, kids’ stories, poetry, history, culture and community at the Greek Centre.

Meet authors, independent publishers, bookstores and cultural groups showcasing an incredible range of Greek and Greek-Australian writing across fiction, poetry, memoir, history, children’s books and more.

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s the perfect chance to pick up a meaningful gift that celebrates culture, language and imagination.

Exhibitors & Authors for 2025

Meet the authors, publishers and bookstores joining us this year, each bringing a unique collection of Greek and Greek-Australian books to explore.

Ann Nield

History

Featured book: Oakleigh is Our Life: Greek Settlement in Oakleigh
Ann Nield presents her newly released community history book documenting the growth of Oakleigh’s Greek population. Through interviews, archival stories and personal reflections, it celebrates one of Melbourne’s most iconic Greek neighbourhoods.

Angela Costi (Αγγελική Κωστή)

Poetry / Literature

Featured book: The Heart of The Advocate
Angela Costi showcases her latest full-length poetry collection, exploring identity, belonging and the emotional landscape of the Greek diaspora. She will also have earlier collections available for readers who enjoy lyrical, reflective writing.

Artemis Evangelidi

Self-Development / Leadership

Featured books: Life. Thoughts That Make The World Go Around + Life: The Workbook

Artemis introduces her guided self-development series designed to support personal growth, leadership and self-awareness. Her book and companion workbook offer practical reflections, mindset tools and exercises to help readers shape positive change.

Billy Cotsis

Greek History / Travel & Culture

Selections from Billy’s extensive catalogue of works exploring Greek history, global Greek communities and personal adventures. His books offer lively storytelling grounded in cultural research and travel.

Christos Nicholas Fifis

Poetry / Literary Studies
Featured books: Ποιήματα 1963–2025 and Με Λύρα και με γνώση
Christos Fifis brings a lifetime of poetic work alongside a literary study on Yannis Ritsos. His writing blends political insight, memory and Hellenic thought.

Constantine Pakavakis

Young Adults Historical Fiction
Featured book: Earthrunner and the War of Water

Co-authored with his daughter Simone, this YA novel follows a boy forced into war and his twin sister's mission to save him. Set in ancient India on the eve of Alexander’s arrival, it blends adventure with historical imagination.

GCM Bookstore

Children's, Literature, History, Language, Cookbooks
Featured books: A curated collection of Greek and Greek-Australian titles

The GCM Bookstore offers a wide range of Greek-language and bilingual books — from children’s classics and modern literature to language resources and community publications. Perfect for gifts, classrooms and home libraries.

Helena Kidd

Memoir
Featured books: When the Past Awakens and When the Past is Left

Helena Kidd’s award-winning memoirs explore the intergenerational experiences of Cypriot-Australian women, weaving together personal stories, migration history and reflections on identity.

Hellenic Theorem Books — Eleni Elefterias

Children's Books / History
Featured books: Four children’s titles + one history title

Eleni Elefterias brings her collection of children’s books designed to support Greek language learning, as well as an accessible history title. Her stories encourage cultural connection for young readers.

Inspire Now — Leo A. Eliades

Memoir / Biography

Featured book: The Providential Portrait, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch

This memoir follows the unexpected friendship between artist Betty Coracas and Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, culminating in a portrait for the Archibald Prize and years of creative exchange.

Intext Language International Bookshop

Children’s Books / Language Learning / Literature

Featured books: A full range of Greek books for all ages
Intext offers an extensive selection of Greek titles — from children’s readers and educational resources to contemporary literature and classic works.

i2Kids — Marianne Kontossis

Children’s Books

Featured books: Greek storybooks, mythology, and educational titles
i2Kids brings a vibrant collection of Greek children’s books, bilingual resources and learning materials sourced locally and from Greece.

Joanna Malioris

Children’s Books

Featured book: It Is the First of December
Joanna’s new Christmas picture book captures the excitement and magic of the festive season. Available in both hardcover and paperback.

Kanella Productions — Ruth Bardis

Cookbooks

Featured books: Award-winning Greek cookbooks

Ruth Bardis presents her celebrated cookbooks featuring traditional Greek recipes, regional stories and authentic flavours. Signed copies available.

Kathryn Gauci

Historical Fiction

Featured books: Novels inspired by Greece and the Mediterranean
Kathryn Gauci’s bestselling historical fiction transports readers through richly detailed worlds shaped by culture, conflict and resilience.

Koraly Dimitriadis

Poetry / Prose

Featured books: Works by Koraly Dimitriadis
Koraly brings her striking poetry and prose exploring migration, womanhood, identity and the complexities of modern Greek-Australian life.

Magda Vourvoutsiotis

Children’s Books

Featured books: Stories of Dimitri & Alexia (bilingual series)
Magda offers her bilingual children’s books featuring Dimitri and Alexia — warm, relatable stories that support bilingual learning

Meni Valle

Cookbooks

Featured book: THESSALONIKI
Meni Valle shares her newest cookbook celebrating the flavours, stories and culinary traditions of Thessaloniki — perfect for Mediterranean food lovers.

Michael Yiannoudes

Memoir / Cultural History

Featured books: Dodgy Mike + Greek Cinema Across Australia

Michael offers his personal autobiography alongside his late father’s book documenting the history of Greek cinema in Australia.

Penny Zagarelou-Mackieson

Social Issues / Memoir / Advocacy

Featured books: Greek, Actually and Adoption Deception

Penny presents two powerful works exploring adoption systems, identity, and the complexities of family history through personal and professional experience.

Threads of Blue — Eleni Serbeni

Children’s Books / Educational Toys

Featured books: Bilingual and Greek-language children’s books

Threads of Blue specialises in children’s titles and learning resources that promote Greek language, creativity and cultural connection.

Vivian Vass

Memoir

Featured books: Adventure Before Dementia Down Under and Spinning Plates, Changing Hats

Vivian’s two memoirs offer warm, humorous reflections on family, identity and the journeys—literal and emotional—that shape us.

Join us Saturday 6 December

Whether you’re searching for a Christmas gift, discovering new authors, supporting local creatives or simply celebrating Greek stories, the Greek Book Fair is the perfect day out.

Join us on Sat 6 Dec, 11am–7pm at the Greek Centre to browse, meet the authors and take home something special.