BOUND TO ROAM - Melbourne Bookcrawl

A bookish roam through local bookstores, share a meal, and speak exclusively with local author Laura McCluskey with fellow book lovers!

📚✨ A BOOKCRAWL THROUGH MELBOURNE✨📚

Kick off the Christmas season in the best way possible - roaming bookstores, meeting fellow book lovers, treating yourself, and even snapping up those last-minute Christmas gifts!

YOUR INCREDIBLE BOUND TO ROAM TOUR WILL INCLUDE:

• Three epic bookstore stops
• A gift on arrival from B&B + bottle of water
• Delicious shared lunch at the Imperial Hotel
• An exclusive author chat with Laura McCluskey, on The Wolf Tree and her upcoming sequel The Cursed Road
• The chance to make unforgettable bookish friendships!!
• The perfect opportunity to pick up last-minute Christmas presents or treat yourself to a new read 🎁

Start your day at Imperial Hotel where we will sit down with Laura McCluskey to discuss her current and upcoming releases, hosted by your tour guide Annabel from Bound & Bloom.

📖 ABOUT OUR GUEST AUTHOR

Laura McCluskey is a Melbourne-based writer, editor and actor. She founded Sibylline Films and co-founded Three Fates Theatre Company.
Her debut novel, The Wolf Tree, follows an isolated Scottish island community reeling after a young man’s death — and her forthcoming sequel, The Cursed Road, takes readers deep into the Scottish Highlands, where a carved name on a victim’s arm hints at something far more sinister.

After the chat, enjoy a shared lunch at the Imperial Hotel, where conversation with Laura continues over a specially curated menu.

🗺️ OUR STOPS

📍 Starting lunch spot Imperial Hotel

Meet in the Parliament room - With breathtaking views of historic Parliament House.

📍 First book stop Hill of Content Bookshop

A beautifully curated, classic bookshop filled with literary treasures.

📍 Second book stop Paperback Bookshop

An independent institution since the 1960s, known for its thoughtful selection and quiet charm.

📍 Third book stop The Reading Emporium
One of Melbourne’s most beloved indie bookshops, brimming with stories and recommendations.

📍 Final Stop The Stolen Gem
Wrap up your day with a welcome cocktail and relaxed conversation among new friends.

👥 WHO IT’S FOR

Everyone is welcome: bookworms, casual readers, and solo travellers alike! Bound to Roam is designed for connection, community, and a little literary magic.

✨ Come roam, discover, and kick off your Christmas holidays in the most joyful, bookish way. You’ll leave with full hearts, new friends, and a few new gifts (for yourself or someone special!). ✨