What we’re about
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! <br> <br>We run a variety of different events. Our main events are: <br>* A monthly meet-up where members can catch up to talk all sci-fi/fantasy, gaming, book, tv, movie related topics <br>* Every few months we have a "Newbies" meetup, so new members have a chance to come along and meet other new members at the same time, but new members are welcome at all our meet-ups. <br>* Book review groups - run On alternate months <br>* Regular movie meet-ups when the latest movies 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 can't turn up at the last moment, please change your RSVP to a NO.
Members can also make suggestions for meet-ups that they would like to go to.
In addition to this, we have two other 'group' pages. One on Goodreads (for the booklovers) which can be found here: <a>https://www.goodreads...</a>;
The other page is our facebook page. It's great for posts on your favourite shows, lists of books recommendations, previews of upcoming films, and even for some events (i.e. plays, exhibitions and activities) that we think will interest you, but we might not be able to host as a part of the meet-up. Please be considerate of the number of Facebook alerts that your post may create and some members may not always follow your fandom. The facebook page is located at: <a>https://www.facebook....</a>;
We also now have a discord channel (https://discord.gg/qKzSpxt) please join us there. 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 (3)
See all- Book Review Group - May 2025Mail Exchange Hotel, Melbourne
Hi all,
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone for another great book club in May!
Below are the books for Thursday 15 May 2025:
Science Fiction
A Slice of Mars by Guerric Hache
A Slice of Mars by Guerric Haché | GoodreadsFantasy
How to become the Dark Lord and die trying by Django Wexler
How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler | GoodreadsUrban Fantasy
Spoonbenders by Daryl Gregory
Spoonbenders by Daryl Gregory | GoodreadsFor any new people that would like to come along, you are most welcome! 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 the 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.
Post book club catch up - I have added 30 minutes on to the end of book club, so people can stay back and have a social catch up. You are most welcome to leave at the end of the book club discussion/book selection process, or you can stay around to catch up with the members of this fabulous group.
Happy Reading until we see each other again in May!!! 🤓😊
- Paranormal Romance Book Club and CulturePini & Co, St Kilda
Hi all,
In June, we will meet in St Kilda (on Alma Road), at Pini and Co for the meeting, prior to visiting the Jewish Museum. Access to the Museum is $20. To find out more about museum and their exhibitions, visit here: Home - The Jewish Museum of Australia
Our books for Sunday 15 June 2025 are:
Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
Phantasma (Wicked Games, #1) by Kaylie Smith | Goodreads
The Moonlight Market by Joanne Harris
The Moonlight Market by Joanne Harris | Goodreads
Swordheart by T Kingfisher
Swordheart by T. Kingfisher | GoodreadsDon't forget to bring along your paranormal suggestions and your activity suggestions for our next book club. If you would like to look at all the books that we have read so far, click here.
New members welcome. You don't need to read all 3 books, but we prefer that you read at least one of the 3 books.
Numbers are strictly limited for this meet up. If you can't make it, please change your RSVP to a NO so other people may attend from our waitlist. I will have also booked a table based on our numbers that have RSVP'd.
Happy reading until then!! 🤓
