Book clubs are a fun and easy way to discover new books, and connect with other readers.
If you’re looking to start your own book club, we’ve put together these handy steps.
You can also join in on one of the many existing book club programs run by libraries, bookstores, organisations and individuals around Australia.
See our list of some of the amazing book club programs in states around Australia. Have an Australian-based book club network? Email us at hello@australiareads.org
National
Tough Guy Book Club (local branches searchable)
Silent Book Club (local branches searchable)
Together We Read (online)
hoopla Digital Book Club (online)
Rachael Johns’ Online Book Club (online)
Rebel Readers Alliance (paid service)
Shameless Book Club (online)
BookTok Book Club (online)
Centre of Adult Education’s Book Groups (paid)
Australian Capital Territory
ACT Libraries, Too Busy Book Club
New South Wales
State Library NSW, B List Book Club
City of Parramatta Libraries Book Clubs
Better Read Than Dead Book Clubs
Mid-Western Regional Council Book Groups
Wagga Wagga City Library Book Club
Queensland
Ultimate Girls Friendship Group & Book Club
Fraser Coast Regional Council Book Club
Moreton Bay Libraries Book Clubs
Mackay Regional Council Book Clubs
Quick Brown Fox Bookshop Book Clubs
South Australia
Friends of the State Library Book Club
City of West Torrens Book Clubs
City of PAE Libraries Book Clubs
Tasmania
Libraries Tasmania Book Groups
Fullers Bookshop Reading Group
Victoria
Cover 2 Cover, Glen Eira Libraries
Moonee Valley Libraries Book Clubs
Queer Book Group, Maribyrnong Library Service
Western Australia
State Library of Western Australia, Libby Book Club
City of Perth Library, Busy People’s Book Club
City of South Perth Book Clubs
International and online
Download our book club guide
Interested in running a book club but don’t know where to start? Download and share our handy guide – including top tips, book club prompts, and more.
