The Shortest History of Madrid
2026
Madrid’s story is one of the most unlikely of any European capital.
Events
Upcoming Events
16 October
Linda Jaivin - The Shortest History of Madrid: In conversation with Luke Stegemann
Friday 16 October 2026 at 6:30 pm AEST
Avid Reader Bookshop
Tickets from $15.00 / Book and ticket deal $37.99
Luke Stegemann, author of Madrid: A New Biography, joins Linda Jaivin in conversation for the launch of The Shortest History of Madrid at Avid Reader Bookshop, Brisbane.
20 October
Linda Jaivin and John Zubrzycki at Paperchain
Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 5:30 pm AEDT
Paperchain Bookstore
Free
Linda Jaivin, author of The Shortest History of Madrid, in conversation with John Zubrzycki, author of The Shortest History of Delhi, at Paperchain Bookstore, Manuka.
29 October
Linda Jaivin and John Zubrzycki in conversation
Thursday 29 October 2026 at 6:30 pm AEDT
Upstairs at Gleebooks
Tickets from $15.00 / Book and ticket deal $60.00 (both books included)
Linda Jaivin and John Zubrzycki in conversation with Satyajit Das for the release of The Shortest History of Madrid and The Shortest History of Delhi, at Gleebooks, Glebe.
Past Events
30 April
Nadia Wheatley - Strange New World
Upstairs at Gleebooks
Nadia Wheatley discusses her new book Strange New World with Linda Jaivin. The book explores Bergen-Belsen's first year after liberation in 1945, examining how survivors navigated life beyond the concentration camp.
17 October 2025
18-19 October: Headland Writers Festival
Headland Writers Festival
Authors announced: Sofie Laguna, Kim Mahood, Omar Musa, Linda Jaivin, Luke Horton, Samah Sabawi, Quentin Sprague, Jade Timms & Jess Hamilton. More to be announced soon!
29 August 2025
Brisbane: Linda Jaivin - Bombard the Headquarters!
Avid Reader Bookshop Brisbane
Join Linda Jaivin who will be in conversation with Steve Minon about her book Bombard the Headquarters!
20 July 2025
Linda Jaivin in conversation with Michael Pembroke
Chatswood Library
Linda Jaivin and Michael Pembroke discuss how relations with the outside world have changed China, from ancient to modern times.
Willoughby: Linda Jaivin - Bombard the Headquarters!
Chatswood Library
China expert Linda Jaivin presents "Bombard the Headquarters!", a gripping account of the Cultural Revolution and its lasting impact.