In this special episode of On Her Bookshelf, Kristie recaps her whirlwind experience at the Ballgowns and Book Event (aka BABE 2025) in Sydney.

From dazzling formal wear to spicey bookish banter, live vicariously through her experience at one of the most anticipated romance reader events of the year. Hear all about the authors she met, the standout moments, and discover what it's really like to attend one of the biggest book cons.

📣 Audio Disclaimer: We had some technical issues during this recording, so the audio is a little echoey. Thanks for sticking with us, we promise it's worth it!

👇 Join in on the conversation: Were you at BABE? Did you attend as a reader or author? We’d LOVE to hear your experience! Drop a comment below to let us know! OR, Are you feeling the FOMO? What upcoming bookish event are you looking forward ...