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The Foundation of Australian Literary Studies launched our book club in November 2019 with an overwhelming show of support from the Townsville community. Our aim is to celebrate Australian writers across a vast genre of works.
The club reads a range of Australian literature including titles from the Margaret and Colin Roderick Award long and shortlists, recent Roderick award submissions, and old favourites.
This is a no-shame book club - we aim to engage with Australian literature, however expertly or inexpertly. We encourage you to grab a drink and prepare for some friendly banter. Whether you read the book or the blurb, liked it or loathed it, we would love to see you there.
| Date | Time | Book | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 30th July 2021 | 7.00pm | The White Girl, Tony Birch | Townsville Yacht Club (1 Plume St, South Townsville) |
| Friday 27th August 2021 | 7.00pm | Who Gets to be Smart, Bri Lee | Townsville Yacht Club (1 Plume St, South Townsville) |
| Friday 24th September 2021 | 7.00pm | Fathoms, Rebecca Giggs | Townsville Yacht Club (1 Plume St, South Townsville) |
| Friday 29th October 2021 | 7.00pm | Emporium of Imagination, Tabitha Bird | Townsville Yacht Club (1 Plume St, South Townsville) |
| Friday 26th November 2021 | 7.00pm | Stone Sky Gold Mountain, Mirandi Riwoe | Townsville Yacht Club (1 Plume St, South Townsville) |
Joining the FALS Book Club is easy. A FALS Book Club Membership costs just $22 per year.
As a member you'll get to participate in all our book club events as well as other FALS events like the annual lecture. You'll get to hear from authors, meet new friends, and go to bed at night knowing that you are the cultural lifeblood this country needs!
If you would like more information about the FALS Book Club please email fals@jcu.edu.au