Linda Jaivin

Linda Jaivin is an internationally published Australian author,
translator, essayist, novelist and specialist writer on China.

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.

17 July 2025

Brisbane: Linda Jaivin - Bombard the Headquarters!

Avid Reader Bookshop Brisbane

Linda Jaivin discusses her new book Bombard the Headquarters! The Cultural Revolution in China at Avid Reader Bookshop in West End, Brisbane.

1 July 2025

Linda Jaivin in conversation with Echo Hui

Ashfield Library

Linda Jaivin is joined by Echo Hui to discuss her new book Bombard the Headquarters: the cultural revolution in China, a riveting account of a extraordinary and turbulent period in recent Chinese history.