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Calliope Library Bookclub
Once a month, bookworms from around the region gather to discuss bookish things and the month’s read in our cosy little library. The monthly reads have been provided so you can come prepared if you are new to the group. Book club runs from 5.30-7pm on the last Tuesday of the month. All welcome from ages 18+.
Call Calliope Library on (07) 4975 8105 if you wish to be added to their group mailing list.
February - Growing up and self-discovery
E.g. “Growing up and self-discovery” explores the journey from innocence to maturity. Characters confront challenges, question beliefs, and shape their identities through experience, relationships, and choices, ultimately understanding who they are and where they belong in the world.
March - Exploration and travel
E.g. “Exploration and travel” focuses on journeys - both physical and emotional - where characters venture into new lands or experiences, facing challenges, discovering diverse cultures, and gaining self-awareness, courage, and wisdom through the thrill and transformation that come with discovering the unknown.
April - Artificial intelligence and humanity
E.g. “Artificial intelligence and humanity” examines the relationship between humans and machines, exploring how technology shape’s identity, ethics, and emotion. It questions consciousness, morality, and what truly defines being human in a world where creation rivals its creator.
May - Biography
E.g. A ”biography” tells the true story of a person’s life, exploring their experiences, achievements, struggles, and growth. It provides insight into character, decisions, and historical context, inspiring readers through real-life challenges, triumphs, and the human journey.
June - Myths and folklore
E.g. “Myths and folklore” explore traditional stories that explain nature, culture, and human behaviour. Passed through generations, they reveal moral lessons, cultural values, and universal fears and hopes, connecting people to their history, beliefs, and the mysteries of the world.
July - The unreliable narrator
E.g. “The unreliable narrator” explores storytelling through a deceptive or mistaken voice, challenging readers to question truth and perception. This technique reveals hidden motives, distorted memories, and subjective reality, exposing how bias and perspective shape understanding of events and characters.
August - Poverty and survival
E.g. “Poverty and survival” examine the struggles of individuals or communities facing scarcity, hardship, and inequality. Stories explore resilience, resourcefulness, and moral choices, highlighting the human capacity to endure, adapt, and find hope amidst deprivation and social injustice.
September - Lost civilizations
E.g. “Lost civilizations” explores societies that vanished due to war, nature, or decay. Stories uncover their culture, achievements, and mysteries, reflecting on human ambition, fragility, and the lessons history leaves behind about rise, fall, and the impermanence of human endeavours.
October - Book to screen: something that has been adapted into a film or TV show.
November - Alternate worlds and universes
E.g. “Alternate worlds and universes” explore realities beyond our own, imagining different laws, societies, or histories. These stories examine identity, choice, and morality, offering imaginative landscapes where characters confront challenges, discover possibilities, and reflect on what makes their original world unique.