Cult Classic Book Club 2026

Join our discussion of books with a cult following and other literary classics.

Join our discussion of books with a cult following and other literary classics. We'll unpack the books that refuse to be forgotten and have gained social notoriety over the years. They may not have been instant classics, but they have made their impact on the literary scene, featuring titles available to borrow from our physical or e-collections.

If you're curious why Salman Rushdie caused controversy or you've never read the third Brontë sister and would like to discuss similar titles, join us in this easy-going book club!

The Club meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month from 6.30-7.30pm. Sign up once to attend all sessions in 2026. Dates are as follows:

• 18-Feb NOS4R2 by Joe Hill
• 18-Mar The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë
• 15-April Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (any translation)
• 20-May Choose your own: Jeeves by PG Wodehouse
• 17-Jun Slaughter-house 5 by Kurt Vonnegut
• 15-Jul Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs
• 19-Aug The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie
• 16-Sep Howl's moving castle by Dianne Wynne Jones
• 21-Oct Dracula by Bram Stoker
• 18-Nov Artist of the floating world by Kazuo Ishiguro

Please note:

You only need to register once to be able to attend the monthly program until 18 November 2026.

Accessibility

Randwick City Library is committed to making our events accessible and inclusive. If you have any access requirements, please let us know so we can support your participation. You can:

• Email libraryevents@randwick.nsw.gov.au, or
• call us on 02 9093 6400.

We’ll be in touch to confirm arrangements.

Terms and Conditions :

The health & safety of our community and staff is our top priority. By registering, you agree to comply with the terms and conditions listed below including the Covid-safe measures. Note: these terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

• You only need to register once to be able to attend the program until 18 November 2026 .
• Participants need to be able to attend most discussion meetings.
• Please notify organisers if you are unable to attend. If a member does not attend three (3) meetings without notification, your place will be made available for a new member.
• You must be a Library member to attend this event. Library membership is free and you can join online.
• Your ticket can be cancelled by the organiser at any time without further notice.
• Limited to one ticket per person. Duplicate tickets booked will be cancelled.
• Please cancel your ticket if you do not wish to attend the book club anymore. This will enable others to participate.
• Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow the event to run on time.
• Due to the safety and enjoyment of participants, we are unable to admit latecomers to the room after the start time.
• Patrons who fail to comply with the Terms and Conditions set out above will have their tickets cancelled.
• Covid Safe Terms and Conditions apply. Follow this link to find out more.
• Your attendance at events supported by Randwick City Council may be digitally recorded through photographs and/or video recordings. Images may be used for promotional purposes on council's websites, publications, social media or by newspapers. By attending this session you agree to these terms. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify staff before the event.