Book Talk

The Book Club excursion was a lovely and entertaining trip, consisting of a bus ride to Glebe, in order to select different books for our school library, culminating in lunch at a local cafe. Gleebooks had a welcoming and warm atmosphere, and the shelves were absolutely covered in books- there was a large variety to choose from, including the popular young adult section and the quieter, but nonetheless crowded history and non-fiction section. Although the first floor was relatively crowded, the second and third floors were also covered in books- admittedly second-hand. However, we discovered novels and hardbacks that were absolutely perfect for the library. Most people managed to pick out 1-4 books each, and the senior book club selected six books for 2026’s meetings.

After we’d chosen our books for the library, we went for lunch next door at Sappho Books, a cozy cafe doubling as yet another bookstore. The dining area was a courtyard, so we were able to sit under trees and fairy lights- an absolutely magical atmosphere. It was an amazing way to spend a Tuesday. 

Book Club is an excellent place to spend your time, meeting up twice or three times every term- definitely don’t miss out!

Jennifer Duong, year 9