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.
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Contact Gail Spiers: gailspiers@iinet.net.au

2021 Meeting Dates and Books to be Discussed

next book

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​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.

forthcoming titles

28 April 2021
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Discussion featuring the 2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Shortlist.

 
​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

previous titles

 
​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