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 - November 2026
Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke St, Melbourne, VI, AUHi all,
Welcome to our November book club, the last one for the year!! 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 19 November 2026 are:
Science Fiction
If We Cannot Go at the Speed of Light by Kim Cho-yeop (translated by Anton Hur)
If We Cannot Go at the Speed of Light by Kim Cho-yeop | GoodreadsFantasy
The Dungeon Book by Gareth Hanrahan
The Dungeon Book by Gareth Hanrahan | GoodreadsUrban Fantasy
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen by Alan Garner
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen (Tales of Alderley, #1) by Alan Garner | GoodreadsOur next book club in January is our Australian Author Month, so please bring along your Australian Author suggestions.
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 can’t 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 (or arrive early to chat prior to the meeting). 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!!! 🤓😊
23 attendees
Paranormal Romance Book Club and Culture
The Observatory, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, 100 Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia, Melbourne, AUHi 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 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/230935823Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204593711The Underachiever’s Guide to Love and Saving the World by Sloane Brooks
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220160541If you would like to look at all the books that we have read so far, click here. 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!! 🤓10 attendees
Past events
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