BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
An enthusiastic group of readers meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss a set book by an Australian author. Books chosen for discussion are generally YA titles although the occasional book for Younger Readers is included. In the past a book by an overseas author has also made the list for discussion.
There are several special events throughout the year. Guest authors are invited to talk about recent publications and, following the announcement of the Book of the Year Awards Shortlist, the group meets to review all the shortlisted titles.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Book Discussion Group meetings to improve their knowledge of Australian young adult and children’s literature.
Contact Gail Spiers
There are several special events throughout the year. Guest authors are invited to talk about recent publications and, following the announcement of the Book of the Year Awards Shortlist, the group meets to review all the shortlisted titles.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Book Discussion Group meetings to improve their knowledge of Australian young adult and children’s literature.
Contact Gail Spiers
2025 Meeting Dates and Books to be Discussed
Wednesday 28 May 2025 (6.30 Contact Gail for venue information)
Sunny at the End of the World by Steph Bowe (Text Publishing)
‘With classic Steph Bowe humour and undertow, this is a post zombie apocalypse to relish. I loved it.’ Fiona Wood
Sunny at the End of the World by Steph Bowe (Text Publishing)
‘With classic Steph Bowe humour and undertow, this is a post zombie apocalypse to relish. I loved it.’ Fiona Wood
Wednesday 25 June 2025 (6.30 Contact Gail for venue information)
The Edge of Everything by Miranda Luby (Text Publishing)
‘Miranda Luby’s second novel is a heartfelt portrayal of grief, a tender romance, and a tribute to a very special Australian bird.’
The Edge of Everything by Miranda Luby (Text Publishing)
‘Miranda Luby’s second novel is a heartfelt portrayal of grief, a tender romance, and a tribute to a very special Australian bird.’
Wednesday 23 July 2025 (6.30 Contact Gail for venue information)
Darkest Night, Brightest Star by Barry Jonsberg (Allen & Unwin)
Tackles themes of masculinity, fractured families and the power of friendship.
Darkest Night, Brightest Star by Barry Jonsberg (Allen & Unwin)
Tackles themes of masculinity, fractured families and the power of friendship.
Participants at the UWA Members Meeting Room discussing Eta Draconis by Brendan Ritchie in January.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP - ARCHIVE OF BOOK TITLES
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2025
Wednesday 22 January
My Family and Other Suspects by Kate Emery (Allen & Unwin)
An entertaining murder mystery set in WA in which family members are the prime suspects.
My Family and Other Suspects by Kate Emery (Allen & Unwin)
An entertaining murder mystery set in WA in which family members are the prime suspects.
Wednesday 26 February 2025 (6.30 Contact Gail for venue information)
White Noise by Raelke Grimmer (UWA Publishing)
A coming-of-age novel set in Darwin with themes of grief, friendship, first love and autism by a senior lecturer in creative writing and linguistics at Charles Darwin University.
White Noise by Raelke Grimmer (UWA Publishing)
A coming-of-age novel set in Darwin with themes of grief, friendship, first love and autism by a senior lecturer in creative writing and linguistics at Charles Darwin University.
Wednesday 26 March 2025
I’m Not Really Here by Gary Lonesborough (Allen & Unwin)
A coming-of-age queer romance with themes of grief, body image, loneliness, LGBQTI+ and friendship from the multi award-winning author of The Boy from the Mish.
I’m Not Really Here by Gary Lonesborough (Allen & Unwin)
A coming-of-age queer romance with themes of grief, body image, loneliness, LGBQTI+ and friendship from the multi award-winning author of The Boy from the Mish.
Wednesday 23 April 2025
This Stays Between Us by Margot McGovern (Penguin)
A clever and frightening feminist horror story set on a school retreat.
This Stays Between Us by Margot McGovern (Penguin)
A clever and frightening feminist horror story set on a school retreat.
