Boy Swallows Universe, by Trent Dalton

Brisbane 1983: a lost father, a mute brother, a mum in gaol, a heroin dealer for a stepfather and a notorious crim for a babysitter. Eli's life is complicated.....

Meet at the Federal at 6. We will be in a small room near the front door. Order a drink and a meal (if you wish to dine), and we will start discussing the book once everyone is settled.

Bring ideas for future books you’d like us to read, and tell why you chose those books. After the meeting, we will put together online voting to choose our next read.

See you there! :)