Book Clubs Melbourne

📚 #InPursuit – A Book Club for Builders, Thinkers, and Doers

📚 #InPursuit is a book club for entrepreneurs, creatives, and curious minds who know personal growth fuels business growth. **See a lot of RSPVPs and wonder how it works? We'll break up into groups of 6-8 to share our insights, then swap groups after 30-45min so you can maximise learning from everybody!** *Note: this even is not organised by or affiliated with The State Library of Victoria* **That's what #InPursuit is all about** It’s not a traditional book club, it’s a space for people who are actively designing a better life through the pursuit of business, creativity, and personal growth. This event is for anyone #InPursuit of better business, life and relationships. Instead of reading the same book, we each come prepared to share one powerful insight from something we’ve read in the past 3-months. Anything non-fiction that’s moved us forward. Whether it’s a mindset shift, a productivity system, a new philosophy, or just a truth that punched us in the gut. This is a place to unpack it together and hear what others are learning too. We’re not just here to *read*. We’re here to *integrate*. Because when we grow, our business and our lives grow too. **🔍 Why Join? You'll leave with:** * 5–10 fresh insights from books you may never have picked up * Deeper awareness of how others think, lead, and evolve * New connections with people walking a similar path toward purpose, results, and impact This isn’t a lecture. It’s a room full of people building themselves while they build the thing. **📖 How It Works** First time? No pressure to share, just come curious. We'll break up into groups of 6-8 and share our insights, then swap groups so you can maximise the learning! Returning? Bring one idea you’ve read about in the last 3-months and be ready to speak on: 1. What did you learn? 2. How did it shift your perspective about the world or yourself? 3. How has it changed the way you show up or behave? We keep it structured, but flexible. After sharing, we open up to Q&A, personal stories, challenges, and deep dives. Some of the best insights come from the conversations *after* the share. **🧠 Who This Is For** * Entrepreneurs or side-hustlers finding their footing * Business owners, and doers building toward better * Curious minds who love ideas but care more about action * People tired of shallow conversations and hungry for growth If you’re working on something—or becoming someone—this space is for you. It’s a practice ground for people who want to grow forward. We’re all #InPursuit of mastery, momentum, and the kind of success that starts from within. **Map on how to get there** We're in the Create Quarter on the ground level (back right of the Quad as you enter from Swanson St). We'll likely be on a long table together. https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/SLV-EnglishMap_Jan25.pdf

SILENT BOOK CLUB @ STATE LIBRARY (GUILD CAFE)

**ITINERARY** 11am: Say hi and find yourself a spot to read. Order a drink or snack to support the cafe. 12.10pm: Let's gather to chat about what we read, what we loved, and why. 1pm: End of event. **HOW TO FIND US** Guild Cafe is next to Readings on the Russell St side of the State Library. If you come from the Swanston St entrance, you need to walk straight through the foyer, up the stairs near the toilets, and all the way through the Redmond Barry Reading Room and out the glass doors. (See photo of Guild Cafe. Source: Broadsheet.com) [OPTIONAL EXTRA] For those who are not too tired, we can go for lunch together after the event. **COST:** There is an organizer fee of $5 for this event. You can bring cash on the day or PayID me at 0403 413 056 (Serena Low). **GETTING THERE:** The closest train stations are Melbourne Central and State Library.

📚 #InPursuit – A Book Club for Builders, Thinkers, and Doers

📚 #InPursuit is a book club for entrepreneurs, creatives, and curious minds who know personal growth fuels business growth. **See a lot of RSPVPs and wonder how it works? We'll break up into groups of 6-8 to share our insights, then swap groups after 30-45min so you can maximise learning from everybody!** *Note: this even is not organised by or affiliated with The State Library of Victoria* **That's what #InPursuit is all about** It’s not a traditional book club, it’s a space for people who are actively designing a better life through the pursuit of business, creativity, and personal growth. This event is for anyone #InPursuit of better business, life and relationships. Instead of reading the same book, we each come prepared to share one powerful insight from something we’ve read in the past 3-months. Anything non-fiction that’s moved us forward. Whether it’s a mindset shift, a productivity system, a new philosophy, or just a truth that punched us in the gut. This is a place to unpack it together and hear what others are learning too. We’re not just here to *read*. We’re here to *integrate*. Because when we grow, our business and our lives grow too. **🔍 Why Join? You'll leave with:** * 5–10 fresh insights from books you may never have picked up * Deeper awareness of how others think, lead, and evolve * New connections with people walking a similar path toward purpose, results, and impact This isn’t a lecture. It’s a room full of people building themselves while they build the thing. **📖 How It Works** First time? No pressure to share, just come curious. We'll break up into groups of 6-8 and share our insights, then swap groups so you can maximise the learning! Returning? Bring one idea you’ve read about in the last 3-months and be ready to speak on: 1. What did you learn? 2. How did it shift your perspective about the world or yourself? 3. How has it changed the way you show up or behave? We keep it structured, but flexible. After sharing, we open up to Q&A, personal stories, challenges, and deep dives. Some of the best insights come from the conversations *after* the share. **🧠 Who This Is For** * Entrepreneurs or side-hustlers finding their footing * Business owners, and doers building toward better * Curious minds who love ideas but care more about action * People tired of shallow conversations and hungry for growth If you’re working on something—or becoming someone—this space is for you. It’s a practice ground for people who want to grow forward. We’re all #InPursuit of mastery, momentum, and the kind of success that starts from within. **Map on how to get there** We're in the Create Quarter on the ground level (back right of the Quad as you enter from Swanson St). We'll likely be on a long table together. https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/SLV-EnglishMap_Jan25.pdf

Melbourne Horror Book Club

Come and join our friendly group of horror fans as we talk about horror books and movies. You don't need to read or watch everything to come and participate! I kindly ask that everyone purchases dinner to cover the room hire costs. As it is our Christmas meetup, we do a Kris Kringle! Please bring along a wrapped horror novel - this doesn't need to be new, it can also be a good condition book from the op shop or your collection. If you're new, we meet in the function rooms on the left hand side of the dining area. The books and film for this meetup are: **Contemporary** Agnes, We're Not Murderers by Jessica Alexander **Classic** Ghost Story by Peter Straub **Film** Talk to Me

Paranormal Romance Book Club and Culture

Hi all, Welcome to the December Paranormal Book Club!! If you love books that are lighter and fluffier to read, with supernatural elements (magic, vampires, werewolves, etc.) then you will enjoy this group. After book club we head off and become a tourist in our own city, by attending an exhibition or some other cultural activity. For December, we are going to meet at [Observatory Cafe](https://theobservatory.melbourne/) at Royal Botanical Gardens, where we will buy food/coffee and then go find somewhere to chat about books. Picnic blankets, and dogs are welcome to join us for this book club. After book club we will go for a walk around the Royal Botanical Gardens/Shrine Area. Things to note for December: * Bring Australian Author suggestions for February's bookclub * Bring a Kris Kringle book. Wrap it in Christmas Paper, and add a tag stating what the trope of the book is (enemies to lovers, why choose, fated mate etc.). After our book discussion, we can choose and unwrap our next read. Our books for Sunday 6 December are: Web of Vows and Vengeance by Aria Ashbrook [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230935823](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230935823) Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204593711](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204593711) The Underachiever’s Guide to Love and Saving the World by Sloane Brooks [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220160541](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220160541) If you would like to look at all the books that we have read so far, click [here](https://1drv.ms/x/s!Am2wjNpl1c1ijCNvt-hrWM8gPaem?e=riV48x). Especially valuable when trying to work out what Australian Author's we've already read!! Finally, if you can't make it, please change your RSVP to a NO. Spaces are limited, so it will give other people a chance to attend. Happy reading until then!! 🤓

November 2026 - Milkman

Hello book lovers, Our book for November 2026 - "Milkman" by Anna Burns In this unnamed city, to be interesting is dangerous. Middle sister, our protagonist, is busy attempting to keep her mother from discovering her maybe-boyfriend and to keep everyone in the dark about her encounter with Milkman. But when first brother-in-law sniffs out her struggle, and rumours start to swell, middle sister becomes ‘interesting’. The last thing she ever wanted to be. To be interesting is to be noticed and to be noticed is dangerous. Milkman is a tale of gossip and hearsay, silence and deliberate deafness. It is the story of inaction with enormous consequences. https://www.readings.com.au/product/9780571355075/milkman--anna-burns--2019--9780571355075

The Labyrinth of Solitude and Other Writings, Octavio Paz (Nobel, 1990)

In selecting the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, the Swedish Committee has a broad definition of "Literature". This can encompass not only the long form fiction we usually consider as literature, but also lyrics (hello Bob Dylan) or non-fiction. The title piece in this collection is an essay, a first for this book club. Paz writes about solitude in the labyrinth of life's journey as "the profoundest fact of the human condition" he finds it responsible for the Mexican perspective on death, fiesta and identity. The works in the book also cover Paz's analysis of Mexican history both pre-Columbian and colonial. The essays are highly acclaimed and considered some of the "most enduring and powerful works created on Mexico. Since starting this book club a few years ago we have formed a nice core membership. If you haven't come yet, please look out for the books on the table, pull up a chair, order a wine and join us. We like to hear what everyone has to say and enjoy the conversation, we're not cliquey at all! Oh, and to defray the Meetup monthly bill I will accept gold coin contributions or wine if you want to pay for multiple in one hit. I hope to see everyone again at this one with some new faces.

Book swap brunch meet up

The Republic of Memory by Mahmud el Sayed

Not Booker, Not Nobel, Not Miles Franklin

It's become a tradition to not read a book in this club in December. No time. Instead we play Stealing Santa. To join, please **bring a gift-wrapped book you love** and you will go home with someone else's. How it works will be explained on the night. We will also talk about the books we have discussed this year, so please join us if you have attended at least one meeting this year. It is great fun and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone! Since starting this book club a few years ago we have formed a nice core membership. If you haven't come yet, please look out for the books on the table, pull up a chair, order a wine and join us. We like to hear what everyone has to say and enjoy the conversation, we're not cliquey at all! Oh, and to defray the Meetup monthly bill I will accept gold coin contributions or wine if you want to pay for multiple in one hit. I hope to see everyone again at this one with some new faces.

October Meeting: MRS Show and Tell

Join us for a special presentation showcasing award-winning bookbinding from the Melbourne Royal Show, with an opportunity to hear about the ideas, techniques, and craftsmanship behind the work. Visitors welcome.

James by Percival Everett - Thursday 19 November 2026