Comic 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

📚 #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!! 🤓

SILENT BOOK CLUB @ FITZROY GARDENS

**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** Meet at the lawn outside KereKere Green Cafe (next to the Visitor Information Centre). [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 Jolimont and Parliament.

East Melbourne Gay Singles Speed Date Night

**✨ East Melbourne Gay Singles, Meet Up on Zoom for Hosted Speed Dates** Put the apps down and have a few proper conversations with East Melbourne men instead. Each date lasts a few minutes. When the timer ends the host moves everyone along, so nobody has to find a polite exit line. **Registration by age group:** - **18-32** → [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=808.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=East%20Melbourne&groupurlname=the-courageous-speakers-collective-meetup&ar=18-32&face_v=206.0) - **30-46** → [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=808.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=East%20Melbourne&groupurlname=the-courageous-speakers-collective-meetup&ar=30-46&face_v=206.0) - **40-58** → [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=808.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=East%20Melbourne&groupurlname=the-courageous-speakers-collective-meetup&ar=40-58&face_v=206.0) - **55+** → [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=808.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=East%20Melbourne&groupurlname=the-courageous-speakers-collective-meetup&ar=55+&face_v=206.0) **⚠️ To actually join, register with your age group link.** The RSVP here is just a heads up; the quiz is what gets you matched. --- **The Details** - **Format:** Hosted online speed dating, a few minutes per date - **Where:** Zoom, from wherever you are in East Melbourne - **Host:** A live host who runs the rounds - **Vibe:** Relaxed, friendly and LGBTQ+ welcoming **How the Evening Works** 1. **Register** – Open the link for your age range above. 2. **Answer a short quiz** – It's how we match you with guys you'll get on with. 3. **Watch your email** – The Zoom details arrive before the night. 4. **Meet** – Quick private video dates with East Melbourne men, one after another. 5. **Connect** – If you both say yes, we put you in touch. **Who it's for** - Gay and bi men in East Melbourne who want real conversation, not endless swiping - Guys with full schedules who want to meet a few men in one go - Anyone who'd rather check for chemistry on video before a first drink --- Come for a few nice conversations, maybe leave with a date. 😊

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

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.

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

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.

James by Percival Everett - Thursday 19 November 2026