Brisbane Writers Festival 2021, Brisbane

In 2020, everyone spent more time at home than expected, hopefully with their noses in several good books. In 2021, literature-loving Brisbanites can once again head out and celebrate all of those word-filled wonders. Yes, Brisbane Writers Festival is back — and yes, there’s an in-person component to the annual event this time.

While last year’s fest went virtual, this year’s wants avid readers to gather. Across Friday, May 7–Sunday, May 9, you can get together at the Queensland Art Gallery for the opening night address by Robert Dessaix, or at Custom’s House for high tea with author Kate Morton. Or, hop over to Palace Barracks, where eco-conscious Australian documentary 2040 will be screening with director and star…