Aussie Readers of Melbourne - Christmas Meetup

[Andrea]

**Most regulars have been contacted by DM, but any Aussie Readers are welcome to our upcoming event.**

For those interested in coming along to our short and sweet Christmas get together, please put your name down in this thread.

Date - Sunday 8th December, 2024
Venue- Malthouse Cafe at the Malthouse Theatre, Sturt Street, Southbank
Public transport : Tram number 1 South Melbourne from Swanston Street, to stop number 17, Grant Street then 3 minute walk
Time: 11am till 1pm for coffee, brunch or a light lunch, as you choose
RSVP - 5 December
Book Exchange - if you have any books to offer you can also post them in this thread

Also, because the Mystery Book Swap is always fun, we will do it again.

Mystery Book Swap

1. Bring along one book as a gift – preferably a new book or a book in excellent condition.

2. Wrap the book in whatever paper you have at home.

3. Place a tag on the wrapping with the description of the genre.

4. Each participants name will be placed in a hat, and when your name is drawn, you can select a mystery book from the pile.

Join us for a quick catchup, chatting books (among other things!) Hope to see you all there!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Have loads of fun and lots of Christmas cheer!

[Andrea]

Brenda wrote: "Have loads of fun and lots of Christmas cheer!"

Thanks Brenda

[Mish]

Thanks Andrea. I'll be there.

[Diana]

I’ll be there .

[Rosie]

I will be there

[Krystal]

I'm there! Can't wait!

I've only got two books to offload at present:
and -let me know if you'd like either! First in, best dressed.

I would also like to go through my books and finally set aside the ones I don't think I'll ever get around to reading but I don't know if my willpower is strong enough yet. XD

[Lily]

I will try to be there but I have a big weekend so I might not be able to make it

[Genevieve]

Thanks Andrea, I'll be there. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone.

[Suzie]

I will be there, trains willing 🙄

[Andrea]

Confirmed
Mish
Diana
Rosie
Krystal
Genevieve
Suzie
Andrea

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. I checked with the venue and they are staying open till 2:30pm, so there will be no rush to eat or to leave! I have my mystery book wrapped and ready to go.

[Andrea]

I may have offered this one before, but the only book I have to give away is a pristine hardcover edition of The Golem and the Djinni. It's been sitting there for several years now, so I'm pretty sure I'm not going to read it. Let me know if you'd like it.

[Krystal]

Andrea wrote: "I may have offered this one before, but the only book I have to give away is a pristine hardcover edition of The Golem and the Djinni. It's been sitting there for several years now,..."

I would take you up on it if I didn't already have a paperback copy that's been languishing on my own shelves! I'm sure I'll get around to it one day haha!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I loved that book! I read a library copy and enjoyed it so much, I bought one of my own :)

[Andrea]

*change of venue - send me a message if you were planning to surprise us *

[Mish]

I just arrived home. Had a great time. It was lovely to see you all.

[Suzie]

Yes another lovely gathering. Thanks to Andrea for organising and being able to find us an alternative location so quickly, with great all-day brekky options!

[Andrea]

It was great to see everyone, and thanks for being such good sports about the change of venue.

BTW if anyone is interested, today’s Daily Deal on Audible is Prima Facie narrated by Jodie Comer. I grabbed it!

[Mish]

How Funny! We were talking about this book yesterday. Now I'm seeing it everywhere LOL!

[Mish]

Andrea wrote: "It was great to see everyone, and thanks for being such good sports about the change of venue.

BTW if anyone is interested, today’s Daily Deal on Audible is Prima Facie narrated b..."

I'm starting it tonight:)

[Diana]

Thanks for organising Andrea, I really enjoyed our gathering.

[Genevieve]

It was lovely to catch up with everyone. Thanks Andrea, for organising the catch up.

[Krystal]

Thanks for a lovely day out, ladies! :)