CBCA WA Book Discussion Group 2024
27 November @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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.
The books under discussion for 2024 are:
Wednesday 28 February, 6.30 pm: Salt River Road by Molly Schmidt will be discussed following a light meal at a private residence in Peppermint Grove.
Wednesday 27 March, 6.30 pm: Borderland by Graham Akhurst will be discussed following a light meal at a private residence in Peppermint Grove.
Wednesday 22 May, 6.30 pm: Wrong Answers Only by Tobias Madden will be discussed following a light meal at a private residence in Peppermint Grove.
Wednesday 26 June, 6.00 pm: Mouth of the Wolf by Erin Gough (published on 1 May) will be discussed following a light meal at a private residence in Peppermint Grove.
Wednesday 24 July, 6.00 pm: Look Me in the Eye by Jane Godwin (Hachette Australia). A tense novel that captures the complexities of modern adolescence.
Wednesday 28 August, 6.00 pm: 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, 6.00 pm: 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, 6.00 pm: 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, 6.00 pm: 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.
For more information, included location, please contact Gail Spiers, whose contact details are on CBCA WA’s website.
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.
The books under discussion for 2024 are:
Wednesday 28 February, 6.30 pm: Salt River Road by Molly Schmidt will be discussed following a light meal at a private residence in Peppermint Grove.
Wednesday 27 March, 6.30 pm: Borderland by Graham Akhurst will be discussed following a light meal at a private residence in Peppermint Grove.
Wednesday 22 May, 6.30 pm: Wrong Answers Only by Tobias Madden will be discussed following a light meal at a private residence in Peppermint Grove.
Wednesday 26 June, 6.00 pm: Mouth of the Wolf by Erin Gough (published on 1 May) will be discussed following a light meal at a private residence in Peppermint Grove.
Wednesday 24 July, 6.00 pm: Look Me in the Eye by Jane Godwin (Hachette Australia). A tense novel that captures the complexities of modern adolescence.
Wednesday 28 August, 6.00 pm: 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, 6.00 pm: 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, 6.00 pm: 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, 6.00 pm: 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.
For more information, included location, please contact Gail Spiers, whose contact details are on CBCA WA’s website.