This initial meeting of the Evening Book Group is to discuss logistics, the book selection process etc, with a view to kicking off this new group in early 2019. The Evening Book Group is intended to be more social than academic and will meet in central city locations in the evening. We will generally read […]
At our first meeting of 2019 we will be reviewing “The Lost Man” by Australian author, Jane Harper. All are welcome. See ‘About the book’ below. DATE: Monday 4 February […]
This month we will be reviewing “Shell” by Kristina Olsson, set in 1965 against the backdrop of the construction of the Sydney Opera house. All are welcome. DATE: Monday 4 March 2019 TIME: 5.45pm – 8.30pm (book discussion to commence around 6.30pm) VENUE: Cafe 1812, a cafe and wine bar inside Berkelouw Books, 19 Oxford […]
This month we will be reviewing “Transcription” by Kate Atkinson 'An unapologetic novel of ideas which is also wise, funny and paced like a thriller.' (Observer). DATE: Monday 1 April 2019 TIME: 5.45pm – 8.30pm (book discussion to commence around 6.30pm) VENUE: Cafe 1812, a cafe and wine bar inside Berkelouw Books, 19 Oxford Street, […]
Reminder: The October meeting is preponed to 30 September due to the public holiday on 7 October 2019. At this meeting we will be reviewing “Island of a Thousand Mirrors” by Nayomi Munaweera. “A stunning literary debut of two young women on opposing sides of the devastating Sri Lankan Civil War—winner of the Commonwealth Book […]
At this meeting we will be reviewing “Sanctuary” by Judy Nunn. A stunning portrait of love, hope and survival on an isolated island off Western Australia. DATE: Monday 4 November 2019 TIME: 5.45pm – 8.30pm (book discussion to commence around 6.30pm) VENUE: Cafe 1812, a cafe and wine bar inside Berkelouw Books, 19 Oxford Street, […]