At this meeting we will be reviewing “The Storied Life of AJ Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin. “As surprising as it is moving, The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry is an unforgettable tale of transformation and second chances, an irresistible affirmation of why we read, and why we love”. DATE: Monday 2 December 2019 TIME: […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]