About us
Started in October 2009 mainly as a discussion group for science fiction and fantasy topics, this group has grown rather large and diverse over time!
We run a variety of different events. Our main events are:
* A semi-regular social catch-up where members can catch up to talk all sci-fi/fantasy, gaming, book, tv, movie related topics
* Book Review Group - read one (or more) of the nominated science fiction, fantasy or urban fantasy novels. Meets every 2 months.
* Paranormal book club and culture - read one (or more) of the lighter and fluffier supernatural and romance influenced books selected, followed by a culture activity. Meets every 2 months.
* Horror book club - includes the option to read a classic or a contemporary horror book, or to watch a horror movie that is nominated and discussed by the group. Meets every 2 months.
* A variety of movie meet-ups from art-house, classic or latest block buster movies that have come out.
Apart from this, we have also had boardgame days, gone to plays, had comic book days, organised groups to go to Supanova and other 'cons' as they occur.
Please note that if you're new to the group, you are welcome to attend any meet-up. If you have RSVP'd to a meet-up, but you are no longer able to attend, please change your RSVP to a NO.
Members can also make suggestions for meet-ups that they would like to go via one of our group pages.
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14b2NWiHdg1/
* Discord channel: https://discord.gg/qKzSpxt
First stop should be to read the guidelines and then enjoy discussing all sort of interesting topics.
We want to keep this page current and relevant for all members. If you haven't visited the Meet-up page in over a year, we may delete you from our group. However, you are most welcome to rejoin if something interests you.
I hope you can join us at an activity sometime soon!
Upcoming events
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Book Review Group - May 2026
Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke St, Melbourne, VI, AUHi all,
Welcome to our May book club! We are a friendly group of avid readers that enjoy a variety of books and great conversation, over a meal. New members are welcome but spaces are limited.
The books for Thursday 21 May 2026 are:
Science Fiction
Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove
Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove | GoodreadsFantasy
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
A Wizard of Earthsea (Earthsea Cycle, #1) by Ursula K. Le Guin | GoodreadsUrban Fantasy
Go back, and re-read the book that first got you hooked into Urban Fantasy books. Books set a mondern time, with a recognisable urban type landscape. Was it Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, the Dresden Files, Mercy Thompson, Sookie Stackhouse or maybe Twilight that inspired you to read more books like this.You don't have to read all the books. However, the more you read, the more robust the conversation will be with multiple people discussing each book. Don't forget to bring along some Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Urban Fantasy suggestions for the following meet-up!
If you would like to see all the books (excluding bonus books) that we have read before, click here to have a look. Since there are so many authors out there, we try not to repeat authors, however, I am relaxing this slightly moving forward. If you are new(ish) to the group, check out the back catalogue for some inspiration if you are stuck for something to read.
Numbers are limited. If you canβt make it, please change your RSVP to a NO as a courtesy to the organiser and to let any wait-listed people into the meet-up.
If you have time, stay back for a social catch up with your fellow book club members. Of course, you can go as soon as the book club finishes, but if you have time, then this is a great opportunity to find out all the news and what books people have been reading over the last couple of months.
Happy Reading!!! π€π
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