Book Drives Melbourne

November book club - first event!

Our very first meeting of Tales to Remember BC! This month we will be reading Wool by Hugh Howey, a fascinating post-apocalyptic novel. We will start from 7pm. Please note that there will be a structure to the book chat, particularly early on. The Union Club offers dining and bevvies - please support the venue as you can. This book club is designed for making new friends and bonding over great stories, as an inclusive, progressive space. Although many of us feel strongly about books, please remember to respect others attending - even if you don't agree on a topic / issue.

Book swap brunch meet up

November Book of the month - Klara and the Sun

Book Club: [Klara and the Sun](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54120408-klara-and-the-sun) by Kazuo Ishiguro From her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behaviour of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass in the street outside. She remains hopeful a customer will soon choose her, but when the possibility emerges that her circumstances may change for ever, Klara is warned not to invest too much in the promises of humans. In Klara and The Sun, Kazuo Ishiguro looks at our rapidly changing world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator to explore a fundamental question: what does it mean to love?

Book Club at Iddy Biddy

**Bookaholics Anonymous - stop scrolling and start reading** **Calling all book lovers and enthusiasts to a new monthly pub book club at Iddy Bar in St Kilda at 7.30pm sharp on Monday 2 November.** **Hosted by author Annie Lawson, we will chat about our favourite books of all time this month.** **Book of the month: Big Little Lies** **What - Bookaholics Anonymous** **Where - Iddy Biddy Bar** **When - 7.30pm, 2 November** **How often - Monthly** **Who - Anyone who wants to stop scrolling and start reading** **Format - Find out Monday**

Page Turners: Reading Hour

Reading Hour 📚 We’re inviting you to bring whatever book you’re currently reading, or borrow one from our collection, and read with us. We’ll spend around 30 minutes reading quietly together, followed by a relaxed, guided discussion about what everyone’s reading. Whether you are starting a new book or are desperately trying to finish one, you are welcome! Sometimes reading is easier when someone else is reading too. We’d love to read with you. 📚 Bring your own book, or borrow one of ours. ☕ Snacks and drinks provided. 💬 Low-pressure discussion with guided questions. 📅 Monday 9th November • 6:00 pm 📍 Boyd Community Hub, 207 City Rd, Southbank VIC 3006 - Principle's room

Artists and Mentors: Transcription by Ben Lerner vs. Discipline by Larissa Pham

📚 #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

The Twenty-seventh Page

Join us for the Twenty-seventh Page! Theme: **a book with a death at the beginning.** I'm sure we'll all have some interesting books to discuss! Feel free to bring along any discussion questions you can think of or theme suggestions. Happy reading :) See you there!

Book Review Group - November 2026

Hi all, Welcome to our November book club, the last one for the year!! We are a friendly group of avid readers that enjoy a variety of books and great conversation, over a meal. New members are welcome, but spaces are limited. The books for Thursday 19 November 2026 are: **Science Fiction** If We Cannot Go at the Speed of Light by Kim Cho-yeop (translated by Anton Hur) [If We Cannot Go at the Speed of Light by Kim Cho-yeop | Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/233182349-if-we-cannot-go-at-the-speed-of-light) **Fantasy** The Dungeon Book by Gareth Hanrahan [The Dungeon Book by Gareth Hanrahan | Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/244670911-the-dungeon-book) **Urban Fantasy** The Weirdstone of Brisingamen by Alan Garner [The Weirdstone of Brisingamen (Tales of Alderley, #1) by Alan Garner | Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/694997.The_Weirdstone_of_Brisingamen) Our next book club in January is our Australian Author Month, so please bring along your Australian Author suggestions. You don't have to read all the books. However, the more you read, the more robust the conversation will be with multiple people discussing each book. Don't forget to bring along some Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Urban Fantasy suggestions for the following meet-up! If you would like to see all the books (excluding bonus books) that we have read before, click [here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K96OI_w3AIBzkDVWXenQNc6mYbZ2cMvfRnzVehkp9Bo/edit#gid=0) to have a look. Since there are so many authors out there, we try not to repeat authors, however, I am relaxing this slightly moving forward. If you are new(ish) to the group, check out the back catalogue for some inspiration if you are stuck for something to read. Numbers are limited. If you can’t make it, please change your RSVP to a NO as a courtesy to the organiser and to let any wait-listed people into the meet-up. If you have time, stay back for a social catch up with your fellow book club members (or arrive early to chat prior to the meeting). Of course, you can go as soon as the book club finishes, but if you have time, then this is a great opportunity to find out all the news and what books people have been reading over the last couple of months. Happy Reading!!! 🤓😊

Art Cure - Big Ideas Book Club November 2026

\*\* FACE TO FACE MEETING \*\* **Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Transform Our Health, by Daisy Fancourt** Shortlisted for The Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2026 and a Sunday Times bestseller DIET. SLEEP. EXERCISE. NATURE. ARTS? Many of us consider making and consuming art to be a hobby, or even a luxury. But what if arts engagement - from classical music to salsa, poetry to pop concerts, galleries to graffiti - was in fact one of our most powerful tools for unlocking health and happiness? In Art Cure, world-leading expert and award-winning scientist Professor Daisy Fancourt reveals the life-changing power of the arts. From attending the theatre to decrease the risk of frailty, to dance building new neural pathways, Fancourt draws upon ground-breaking research and inspiring true stories to empower readers to improve their own health through the arts.

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.

James by Percival Everett - Thursday 19 November 2026