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
2024 Meeting Dates and Books to be Discussed
Wednesday 28 August (6:00pm Contact Gail for venue information)
The Unexpected Mess of it All by Gabrielle Tozer (HarperCollins Australia)
A coming-of-age story about falling apart, starting over, and the people and places you can't live without.
The Unexpected Mess of it All by Gabrielle Tozer (HarperCollins Australia)
A coming-of-age story about falling apart, starting over, and the people and places you can't live without.
Wednesday 25 September (6:00pm Contact Gail for venue information)
Gus and the Missing Boy by Troy Hunter (Wakefield Press)
‘Brilliantly combines a twisty detective mystery with a moving coming-of-age message about found family and finding yourself.’ Holden Sheppard
Gus and the Missing Boy by Troy Hunter (Wakefield Press)
‘Brilliantly combines a twisty detective mystery with a moving coming-of-age message about found family and finding yourself.’ Holden Sheppard
Wednesday 23 October (6:00pm Contact Gail for venue information)
The Skin I’m In by Steph Tisdell (Pan Macmillan Australia)
Steph Tisdell's words sparkle with humour, depth and authenticity in this extraordinary debut novel which explores cultural and personal expectations, and responsibilities.
The Skin I’m In by Steph Tisdell (Pan Macmillan Australia)
Steph Tisdell's words sparkle with humour, depth and authenticity in this extraordinary debut novel which explores cultural and personal expectations, and responsibilities.
Wednesday 27 November (6:00pm Contact Gail for venue information)
Don’t Let the Forest In by C. G. Drews (Macmillan Publishers)
CG Drews' debut YA psychological horror will leave readers breathless and hesitant to venture deeper into the woods.
Don’t Let the Forest In by C. G. Drews (Macmillan Publishers)
CG Drews' debut YA psychological horror will leave readers breathless and hesitant to venture deeper into the woods.
Participants at the UWA Members Meeting Room discussing Eta Draconis by Brendan Ritchie in January.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP - ARCHIVE OF BOOK TITLES
Interested to find out which books have previously been read in the Book Discussion Group...? See below:
2024
Wednesday 24 July
Look Me in the Eye by Jane Godwin (Hachette Australia)
A tense novel that captures the complexities of modern adolescence.
Look Me in the Eye by Jane Godwin (Hachette Australia)
A tense novel that captures the complexities of modern adolescence.
Wednesday 26 June
Into the Mouth of the Wolf by Erin Gough (Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing)
This extraordinary novel explores love and grief in an uncertain climate.
Into the Mouth of the Wolf by Erin Gough (Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing)
This extraordinary novel explores love and grief in an uncertain climate.
Wednesday 22 May
Wrong Answers Only by Tobias Madden (Penguin Books).
A queer coming of age story.
Wrong Answers Only by Tobias Madden (Penguin Books).
A queer coming of age story.
Friday 10 May
The BOYA Shortlist Review
The BOYA Shortlist Review
Wednesday 27 March
Borderland by Graham Akhurst (UWA Publishing)
Notable book in the 2024 Book of the Year Award: Older Readers.
Described by Markus Zusak as "A hell of a debut novel from a writer at once daring, insightful and heartfelt".
Borderland by Graham Akhurst (UWA Publishing)
Notable book in the 2024 Book of the Year Award: Older Readers.
Described by Markus Zusak as "A hell of a debut novel from a writer at once daring, insightful and heartfelt".
- Wednesday 28 February
Winner of the 2022 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award for an unpublished manuscript.
- Wednesday 24 January
Notable book in the 2024 Book of the Year Award: Older Readers.
Winner of the 2022 Dorothy Hewett Award for an unpublished manuscript.
