Can I come on my own?

Yes absolutely!! Come along and meet like-minded book lovers for an afternoon of literary fun! Many people come to our The Book Club events on their own and are welcomed immediately.

What do I need to bring?

Please bring a preloved book to swap. Please wrap the book and write why you loved it on the paper! Because who doesn't love a blind date with a book!

Is food and drink available?

The Risq bar venue is open with full food & bar menu available to purchase.

Do I have to read the book?

We understand that life often gets in the way of a good read. So please still come along and join in the fun on the day! Every Book Club will have more than one member that hasn't read the book.

The Book Club (DAYTIME) The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley Tickets, Fri, Mar 27, 2026 at 12:15 PM

Overview

Looking for a new daytime event? Love reading? Join us at The Book Club for a lunchtime event- friendly faces & great conversation awaits!

Are you a book-lover looking for a monthly, daytime, social event? YES!

Join your hosts Emma and Clare for a lively lunchtime edition of our successful “The Book Club” event. This NEW daytime series is the perfect chance to connect with your local community and is proudly supported by City of Joondalup.

Our event is perfect for a midday outing or long lunch — open to everyone 18 to 108! If you enjoy reading and meeting new people, our daytime Book Club is a great opportunity for engaging conversation, laughter and new connections in central Joondalup. Come on your own or with friends and enjoy an afternoon themed around the Book of the Month.

📖 March Book Choice: The Ministry of Time - Kaliane Bradley.

A book of the year for the New York Times, Guardian, Independent, Evening Standard, Spectator, Red, NPR, Vanity Fair, People, Slate, Advocate, Sydney Morning Herald, Globe and Mail, Den of Geek, Good Housekeeping, Goodreads, NetGalley and Smithsonian Magazine

A civil servant is offered a lucrative job in a mysterious new government ministry gathering 'expats' from across history to test whether time-travel is feasible.

Her role is to work as a 'bridge': living with, supporting and monitoring expat '1847' - Commander Graham Gore, a former Victorian polar explorer. Gore, an adventurer by trade, soon adjusts to this bizarre new world of washing machines, feminism and Spotify; and during a long, sultry summer the pair move from awkwardness to friendship to something more.

But as the true shape of the project that brought them together begins to emerge, Gore and the bridge are forced to confront their past choices and imagined futures. Can love triumph over the histories that have shaped them? And how do you defy that history when it is living in your house?

Here’s what to expect :

Ice Breaker – grab a drink & get to know each other from 12pm.
Book Discussion - engaging & thoughtful insights to this month's read!
Door prize – will you take home a copy of next month's book choice?
Blind Date With a Book – bring along a wrapped, pre-loved book to swap.
Book inspired activities - join in the fun and see who takes home a prize!

📅 Friday 27th March 2026

📍 RISQ Bar, Central Walk, Joondalup (easy bus & train access)

⏰ Venue doors open 12:00 pm - The Book Club Main event 12:15–2:15 pm

🍷 Full lunch & bar menu available to purchase

🎟️ 18+ event

Can’t quite finish the book in time? Not a problem!

Our events are designed to be fun, inclusive & engaging...So whether you’ve read every word or just the back cover we guarentee you will find plenty to talk about! You’ll leave with new friends, fresh conversations and maybe even your next favourite read.

Come for the books, stay for the fun!

Limited tickets available — book early to secure yours now!

The Book Club - connecting our communities, where great books meet great conversation & surprises along the way!

With thanks to City of Joondalup for supporting 'The Book Club' events. www.joondalup.wa.gov.au

Learn more www.thebookclub.com.au