Bloody Mary Book Club Darwin

Date: Sunday, 26 Jan 2025

The Bloody Mary Book Club Darwin brings book lovers together for lively discussions and great drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. Instead of reading the same book, bring along whatever you're reading or a favourite to share—whether it's a novel, non-fiction, or a graphic novel, all are welcome! The first hour is spent in silent reading, followed by a 30-minute session where everyone briefly introduces their book.

The Highlights:

• A Bloody Mary Bar 🍅🍸 with all the fixings: vodka, tomato juice, celery, olives, flavourings and so much more —customise to your liking! Your ticket includes 2 of these.

• Not into Bloody Marys? Enjoy Mimosas 🥂, Prosecco, or non-alcoholic beverages instead of the bloody marys.

• Light snacks including focaccia, pickles and dips 🍴 to enjoy with your drinks.

Books we read

Readers Name: Monica

Book Name: A Gathering of Shadows (2/3)

Author: VE Schwab

About the Book:

Fantasy and historical sci-fi. The series follows Kell, a magician who can travel between parallel Londons, and his adventures with Lila, a thief. 

Readers Name: Karen

Book Name: Stiletto

Author: Daniel O’Malley

About the Book: Supernatural, covert agency of people with supernatural powers and a rivalry between another agency.

Readers Name: Richard

Book Name: All The Light We Cannot See

Author: Anthony Doerr

About the Book: story of a blind French girl, and a young German soldier, whose lives intertwine during World War II and a cursed diamond.

Readers Name: Nikki

Book Name: The Last Devil to Die

Author: Richard Osman

About the Book: Group of elderly who investigate the murder of a friend. The book is the fourth in the Thursday Murder Club series. A “laugh and cry out loud” book.

Readers Name: Lucy

Book Name: Iron Flame (book 2)

Author:  Rebecca Yaris

About the Book: adventure fantasy, competitive world of a military college for dragon riders. Easy fantasy!

Readers Name: Jane

Book Name: The Chessman

Author: Peter May

About the Book: crime fiction tale describing a murder investigation carried out by Fionlagh Macleod. Easy read.

Readers Name: Louise

Book Name: The Missing Among Us

Author: Erin Stewart

About the Book:

Non-fiction. Author interviews people who have gone missing, or people who have had loved ones go missing, and the impact. Interesting research and compelling.

Readers Name: Mum (Helen)

Book Name: We Are The Stars

Author: Gina Chick

About the Book: Incredibly well written, page turner and fascinating read.

Readers Name: Briant

Book Name: 30,000 Bottles of Wine and a Pig Called Helga

Author:  Todd Alexander

About the Book: a Gay couple who leave the rat race of Sydney and move from the city to the Hunter Valley wine region to start a bed and breakfast. A “Laugh out loud” book.