Calling all readers and literary enthusiasts in the City of Canada Bay! Our library service hosts various book clubs across our branch locations in Concord, Five Dock and Rhodes that cater to a range of reading tastes and preferences. Whether you're a science fiction fan, looking for the latest bestsellers, or interested in classic Chinese literature, we have a book club to suit you this October. Scroll down to find out more, as well as some tips for starting your very own book club!

Book Club	When	October 2023 Meeting	Where	About
Reader's Café	Third Wednesday of each month at 10–11:30am	Wednesday, 18 October 10–11:30am October's book is Liars by Petronella McGovern	Concord Library 60 Flavelle St, Concord	Do you love reading books and like talking about them? Join us for an interesting discussion about the books selected by the group. Members are encouraged to share their thoughts about the book and the author's writing. For further details or to join, email the Concord Librarian or phone 9911 6210.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Discussion Group	First Monday of each month at 2–4pm	Monday, 9 October 2–4pm October's book is The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova	Concord Library 60 Flavelle St, Concord	Come and join in for a fun and friendly discussion on all matters of fantasy and science fiction – ranging from Harry Potter to Lord of the Rings and Dune to Blade Runner. Tell us about your favourite book, author or film from whichever universe you are from. Let your imagination run wild. For further details or to join, email the Concord Librarian or phone 9911 6210.
Thursday Book Discussion Group	Third Thursday of each month at 10–11:30am	Thursday, 19 October 10–11:30am October's book is Still Life by Sarah Winman	Five Dock Library Level 1/4/12 Garfield St, Five Dock	The Drummoyne Book Club is a self-run book club where members select books and share their reading experiences as well as reflections on the book and its author(s). For further details or to join, please email the Five Dock Librarian or phone 9911 6310.
Afternoon Book Group	Second Tuesday of each month at 1:30–3pm	Tuesday, 10 October 1:30–3pm October's book is Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman	Five Dock Library Level 1/4/12 Garfield St, Five Dock	The Afternoon Book Group is a self-run book group with a friendly and lively discussion of printed, audio and e-books selected by members of the group. Each member takes responsibility for contributing to and leading book discussions. For further details or to join, please email the Five Dock Librarian or phone 9911 6310.
Evening Reading Group	Second Tuesday of each month at 6–7:30pm	Tuesday, 10 October 6–7:30pm October's book is All That's Left Unsaid by Tracey Lien	Five Dock Library Level 1/4/12 Garfield St, Five Dock	The Evening Reading Group is a self-run book group for animated discussions on selected titles. Members are invited to share their passion about the author and title nominated for the month. For further details or to join, please email the Five Dock Librarian or phone 9911 6310.
Rhodes Readers and Social Club	Fourth Monday of the month at 7–8:30pm	Monday, 23 October 7–8:30pm October's book is Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier	The Learning Space, Rhodes 30 Shoreline Dr, Rhodes	Come along to meet people and discuss a popular book! Join the self-run Rhodes Readers and Social Club at our spectacular waterfront venue The Connection, Rhodes. Coffee and tea are provided. For more information, please contact The Learning Space Librarian on 9911 6332.
Blue Visions Book Club	Fourth Sunday of the month at 2–4:30pm	Sunday, 22 October 2–4:30pm	The Connection, Rhodes 30 Shoreline Dr, Rhodes	This group is for Mandarin speakers with a focus on Chinese literature. For more information contact Sophia on 0433 606 188.

Book clubs are a great way to meet likeminded people, have interesting discussions and discover new books you may not have otherwise read. If you can't find a book club that suits you, we encourage you to start your own using the steps below.

• Find some other people to join (friends, colleagues, locals)
• Choose a book. If you don’t know what to read, click on one of the reading lists at the bottom of this page.
• Read the book and make some notes while you read.
• Give other people enough time to read the book.
• Set a convenient meeting time for everybody.
• Decide on where you will meet and how (e.g. over coffee/tea or dinner).

• At your first meeting, introduce each other and your reading interests
• Lead the first book discussion to get things rolling
• Volunteer some information about the book and the author. Literary Reference Centre Plus is a good source for author information.
• Prepare some questions for discussion. You might find some book discussion questions at Good Reading Magazine and can research authors via Gale Literature Review.
• Give everybody a chance to voice their views and reading experience
• Relax and have a good time.

• Decide on a regular meeting time (e.g. Second Tuesday of each month at 10am).
• Set some simple rules for your meetings (how much to read, politeness, talking in turns, etc.).
• Choose some future books for discussion (consider genre, era, place, style, writers, plot). You can find similar authors and 'read alike' books at Who Else Writes Like.
• Select a way to remind people of your next meeting (phone message, e-mail, SMS, etc.).

• Keep some records of books discussed, members' contact details and how things went.
• Select a club secretary who sends out reminders, and keeps notes on meetings and books read.
• Choose a leader for your book discussions or take turns on the leadership.
• Contact us or your local library for further information and resources.
• Send us your reading list via email and we will help with sourcing of books.

Still have questions about book clubs or your local groups? Contact your local librarian:

• Concord Library: 9911 6210
• Five Dock Library: 9911 6310
• The Learning Space, Rhodes: 9911 6332