The Book Club Presents -The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Read this month's book 'The Ministry of Time' and let's get together for a night to remember at The Book Club!
Are you a book-lover looking for a monthly social event? YES!
Join your hosts Emma and Clare for a fun evening edition of our successful “The Book Club” events.
Our event is perfect for a midweek outing — open to everyone 18 to 108! If you enjoy reading and meeting new people The Book Club is a great opportunity for engaging conversation, laughter and new connections. Come on your own, with friends or with your existing book club members and enjoy an evening themed around the Book of the Month.
📖 March’s Book Choice: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
A BOY MEETS A GIRL. THE PAST MEETS THE FUTURE. A FINGER MEETS A TRIGGER. THE BEGINNING MEETS THE END. ENGLAND IS FOREVER. ENGLAND MUST FALL.
In the near future, a disaffected civil servant is offered a lucrative job in a mysterious new government ministry gathering 'expats' from across history to test the limits of time-travel.
Her role is to work as a 'bridge': living with, assisting and monitoring the expat known as '1847' - Commander Graham Gore. As far as history is concerned, Commander Gore died on Sir John Franklin's doomed expedition to the Arctic, so he's a little disoriented to find himself alive and surrounded by outlandish concepts such as 'washing machine', 'Spotify' and 'the collapse of the British Empire'. With an appetite for discovery and a seven-a-day cigarette habit, he soon adjusts; and during a long, sultry summer he and his bridge move from awkwardness to genuine 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 structures and histories that have shaped them? And how do you defy history when history is living in your house?
Here’s what to expect :
- Ice Breaker – grab a drink & get to know each other from 6pm.
- 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 & quiz - join in the fun and see who takes home a prize!
📅 Date: Thursday 26th March 2026
📍 Venue: Currambine Bar & Bistro (Function Room)
⏰ Doors open for social time from 5.45 pm
The Book Club Main Event starts at : 6:30–8:30 pm
Social time until 9.30 pm
🍷 Bar open and full bistro menu available for purchase on the night.
🎟️ 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 - 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
Read this month's book 'The Ministry of Time' and let's get together for a night to remember at The Book Club!
Are you a book-lover looking for a monthly social event? YES!
Join your hosts Emma and Clare for a fun evening edition of our successful “The Book Club” events.
Our event is perfect for a midweek outing — open to everyone 18 to 108! If you enjoy reading and meeting new people The Book Club is a great opportunity for engaging conversation, laughter and new connections. Come on your own, with friends or with your existing book club members and enjoy an evening themed around the Book of the Month.
📖 March’s Book Choice: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
A BOY MEETS A GIRL. THE PAST MEETS THE FUTURE. A FINGER MEETS A TRIGGER. THE BEGINNING MEETS THE END. ENGLAND IS FOREVER. ENGLAND MUST FALL.
In the near future, a disaffected civil servant is offered a lucrative job in a mysterious new government ministry gathering 'expats' from across history to test the limits of time-travel.
Her role is to work as a 'bridge': living with, assisting and monitoring the expat known as '1847' - Commander Graham Gore. As far as history is concerned, Commander Gore died on Sir John Franklin's doomed expedition to the Arctic, so he's a little disoriented to find himself alive and surrounded by outlandish concepts such as 'washing machine', 'Spotify' and 'the collapse of the British Empire'. With an appetite for discovery and a seven-a-day cigarette habit, he soon adjusts; and during a long, sultry summer he and his bridge move from awkwardness to genuine 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 structures and histories that have shaped them? And how do you defy history when history is living in your house?
Here’s what to expect :
- Ice Breaker – grab a drink & get to know each other from 6pm.
- 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 & quiz - join in the fun and see who takes home a prize!
📅 Date: Thursday 26th March 2026
📍 Venue: Currambine Bar & Bistro (Function Room)
⏰ Doors open for social time from 5.45 pm
The Book Club Main Event starts at : 6:30–8:30 pm
Social time until 9.30 pm
🍷 Bar open and full bistro menu available for purchase on the night.
🎟️ 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 - 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
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
The Currambine Bar and Bistro (Function Room)
14 Hobsons Gate
Currambine, WA 6028
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