The Dog-Eared Readings is a regular literary event featuring high-calibre readings and discussions by acclaimed writers. On 23 April 2026, from 6:30pm to 9pm at The Howling Owl in Adelaide, award-winning author Fiona Kelly McGregor engages in conversation with novelist Jennifer Mills, joined by readings from Patrick Flanery and poet Jules Leigh Koch. The lineup showcases authors with notable works like McGregor's Iris, Mills' Dyschronia, Flanery's Absolution, and Koch's poetry collections. This single-evening gathering offers insight into contemporary literature, with tickets priced at $5. The intimate venue setting fosters engagement with award-nominated fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.