SLNSW Book Club

Library Friends are invited to gather in the Library’s historic Friends Room to listen, chat and share ideas about great books

The Burrow tells an unforgettable story about grief and hope. With her characteristic compassion and eye for detail, Melanie Cheng reveals the lives of others—even of a small rabbit. We are thrilled that Melanie Cheng will be joining us at this book club event.

Melanie Cheng is a writer and general practitioner. She was born in Adelaide, grew up in Hong Kong and now lives in Melbourne. Her debut collection of short stories, Australia Day, won the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript in 2016 and the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Fiction in 2018. Room for a Stranger, her highly acclaimed first novel, was published in 2019.

Our bimonthly meetings held in the historic Friends Room will be intimate enough to allow for discussion, so places are limited and bookings essential. Ahead of each meeting, you’ll receive some short notes in preparation for an enjoyable and stimulating discussion. Some participants may want to keep the conversation going afterwards at the Library Bar.

Cost: $30 (includes a glass of wine).