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: gailspiers51@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: gailspiers51@iinet.net.au
2024 Meeting Dates and Books to be Discussed
Wednesday 24 January: Eta Draconis by Brendan Ritchie (UWA Publishing) winner of the 2022 Dorothy Hewett Award for an unpublished manuscript.
Wednesday 28 February (6:30pm Contact gailspiers51@iinet.net.au for venue information)
Wednesday 27 March (6:30pm Contact gailspiers51@iinet.net.au for venue information)
Borderland by Graham Akhurst (UWA Publishing), described by Markus Zusak as "A hell of a debut novel from a writer at once daring, insightful and heartfelt".
Wednesday 24 April (6:30pm Contact gailspiers51@iinet.net.au for venue information) The CBCA Book of the Year Shortlist Review. Further details once the Shortlist has been announced.
Book Discussion Group - archive of book titles
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