Words Worth: noir, poetry, Gilchrist, Gillard

• Whish-Wilson in conversation *

• David Whish-Wilson *, author of gritty crime novels Line of Sight (partly inspired by the murder of Perth brothel owner Shirley Finn), Zero at the Bone and the 2014 WA Premier's Book Awards-shortlisted Perth, talks to _The West Australian _ Books Editor William Yeoman about writing Perth and tackling local history like a novelist. Guests are invited to linger and share a cuppa and a chat with Whish-Wilson. Sunday Authors in Conversation, 2-3.30pm, November 30, City of Vincent Library. Free entry but bookings essential: phone 9273 6090 or email library@vincent.wa.gov .au.

• Gilly to sign *

Adam Gilchrist will appear at Dymocks Garden City, Shop 33-34 Garden City Shopping Centre, on Thursday (12.30pm) to sign copies of his new autobiography, *Adam Gilchrist, The Man, The Cricketer, The Legend. * No bookings required. For further details visit dymocks.com.au/events.

• Gillard on hand *

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard will sign purchased copies of her recent memoir *My Story *at Dymocks Hay Street (from 12.30pm) on December 3. No bookings required. For further details visit dymocks.com.au/events.