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: gailspiers@iinet.net.au
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: gailspiers@iinet.net.au
2021 Meeting Dates and Books to be Discussed
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Wednesday 28 July
The True Colour of a Little White Lie by Gabriel Bergmoser Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015 and was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing. Wednesday 25 August
Waking Romeo by Kathryn Barker 'Original, ambitious, powerful ... Barker's ability to challenge the boundaries of genre and find light in the darkness is a gift.' - Melina Marchetta Wednesday 22 September
One Hundred Days by Alice Pung ‘What is astounding about One Hundred Days is that while it is fearlessly honest about the damage family members can inflict on one another, it is also full of forgiveness and harmony and grace. Pung’s discernment and command as a writer is astonishing, elating. I adore this book.’ - Christos Tsiolkas |
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27 January 2021 Metal Fish, Falling Snow by Cath Moore. Shortlisted, Writing for Young Adults, Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, 2021 ‘[Cath Moore] brings a wealth of deep thinking on race to this beautiful and tender novel, exploring themes of familial legacies, finding a place to belong, grief, and what it means to be an Australian of mixed heritage.’ – Kill Your Darlings 24 February 2021
Loner by Georgina Young Winner, Text Prize, 2019 ‘I loved this razor-sharp, whip-smart, exquisitely funny debut.’ – Nina Kenwood 24 March 2021
This One is Ours by Kate O’Donnell ‘A heart-swelling book of passion, protest and Paris.’ – Lili Wilkinson O’Donnell’s first book Untidy Towns was Shortlisted in the 2018 The Readings Young Adult Book Prize. Wednesday 28 April 2021
Discussion featuring the 2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Shortlist. Wednesday 26 May 2021 The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough ‘Authentic, funny and rich in themes to discuss, this book should be on the radar of both general YA readers and every English teacher and school librarian.’ - Nina Kenwood - Marketing Manager for Readings Wednesday 23 June
The Gaps by Leanne Hall 'A powerful, compelling read about the fragility, resilience and fierceness of girlhood. Unputdownable.’ - Lili Wilkinson New Venue to be advised as Oasis House is unavailable. |
