Words at Pearls literary celebration

Pearl Beach is once again set to welcome Words at Pearls, the annual literary celebration presented by Words on the Waves in partnership with the Pearl Beach Progress Association.

This intimate one-day literary event brings the reading community together for four fascinating, in-depth author conversations, each followed by an opportunity for book signings. All sessions are included with a Day Pass.

First author reveal: Matt Bevan

Joining us in 2026 is Matt Bevan, host of the wildly popular ABC podcast and iview series If You're Listening.

An ABC journalist since 2008 and former Radio National Breakfast newsreader, Matt's recent book Declassified takes readers on a fascinating journey through history, memory and the stories we tell ourselves.

Think you know everything about the assassination of Julius Caesar, the collapse of the Soviet Union — or even an argument Matt had with his mother-in-law? Think again!