The Book Club (DAYTIME) The Silent Patientby Alex Michaelides

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

Overview

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.

📖 May’s Book Choice: The Silent Patient.

I love him so totally, completely, sometimes it threatens to overwhelm me. Sometimes I think . . . No. I won't write about that.

ALICIA

Alicia Berenson writes a diary as a release, an outlet - and to prove to her beloved husband that everything is fine. She can't bear the thought of worrying Gabriel, or causing him pain.

Until, late one evening, Alicia shoots Gabriel five times and then never speaks another word.

THEO

Forensic psychotherapist Theo Faber is convinced he can successfully treat Alicia, where all others have failed. Obsessed with investigating her crime, his discoveries suggest Alicia's silence goes far deeper than he first thought.

And if she speaks, would he want to hear the truth?

THE SILENT PATIENT is a heart-stopping debut thriller about a woman's brutal and random act of violence against her husband - and the man obsessed with discovering why.

Here’s what to expect :

• Ice Breaker Activity – grab a drink & get to know each other from 12 midday.
• 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 & a quiz - join in the fun and see who takes home a prize!

📅 Friday 29th May 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 Limited tickets — book early!

Connecting our communities with books, chapters and stories!

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

www.thebookclub.com.au