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Find Your Next Read with the Best Book Clubs in Perth
Your next favourite book (and maybe a few new friends) are waiting.
The best stories don’t always end on the last page. Sometimes they continue over a glass of pinot, in the corner of a cosy bookstore or around a table of strangers who quickly become friends. Across Perth, book clubs are proving that reading doesn’t have to be a solo pursuit, bringing people together to share recommendations, swap hot takes and celebrate the joy of getting lost in a really good book.
Whatever your genre of choice, these are the book clubs giving Perth’s readers another reason to turn the page.
Late Night Library
Booktok might introduce you to your next five-star read, but Late Night Library is where you’ll find the people to obsess over it with. There’s laughter, sharp insight and the occasional book swap — a girls’ night that’s equal parts prose and prosecco. A clever, joy-filled way to turn reading into something deliciously social.
When: Monthly
Where: Different bars across Perth
Powell’s Book Club
For those who like their novels with a side of cheese and wine, Powell’s in Leederville delivers the ultimate literary girls’ night. Each month, the cosy laneway bar fills with readers eager to dissect the latest pick over generous grazing plates and excellent pours. Conversation prompts are there if you need them, but the best chats usually happen organically, somewhere between debating the ending and ordering another glass of pinot. Come for the plot twists, leave with a longer reading list and, quite possibly, a few new friends.
When: Monthly
Where: Powell’s, Leederville
Perth Book Club
Their Instagram bio says it best: “Books are the reason. People are the point.” And that’s exactly what keeps readers coming back. Forget awkward introductions or feeling like you need an English degree, Perth Book Club is built around genuine connection. Every month, book lovers gather in beautiful venues around the city to swap hot takes, discover new authors and prove that discussing fictional characters can be just as entertaining as real life. Come solo, because chances are you’ll leave with a group chat.
When: Monthly meetups and events
Where: Different cafes and bars across Perth
Books in the Brewery
Books, beer and brilliant conversation? That’s the winning formula behind Books in the Brewery. Founded by a Perth librarian to help tackle adult loneliness through literature, this refreshingly low-pressure club meets in bars across Perth to chat about contemporary Australian novels, with no literary snobbery in sight. Haven’t quite finished the book? No judgement. In fact, organisers say the conversations about why a book didn’t work are often the best part. It’s free to join, welcoming to everyone and proof that the quickest way to make new friends is to start talking about a good book.
When: Monthly
Where: Seasonal Brewing Co, Maylands; Rocky Ridge Brewing Co, Duncraig; Lums Wine Bar, Subiaco
Beaufort Street Books Book Club
If your TBR pile is already out of control, Beaufort Street Books is about to make things wonderfully worse. Hosted inside one of Perth’s most beloved independent bookstores, these monthly book clubs put the next read in members’ hands, with everyone voting from a curated shortlist before diving into lively discussion a few weeks later. There’s no membership fee beyond purchasing the book (at a handy 10 per cent discount), and with BYO wine and nibbles encouraged, it feels more like catching up with fellow book lovers than a formal literary discussion. Be warned: you’ll almost certainly leave with another title tucked under your arm.
When: Six monthly book clubs across various weekdays and evenings
Where: Beaufort Street Books, Mount Lawley
Need to know: These book clubs are incredibly popular, so you’ll need to join the waitlist to secure a spot.
Boundless Books Book Club
If BookTok has left you craving something beyond the latest viral read, Boundless Books is the perfect palate cleanser. Hosted by the cosy Leederville bookstore, this welcoming monthly book club champions beautifully written fiction you might not have discovered otherwise, with carefully curated picks that deserve a spot on every reader’s shelf. The conversations are thoughtful without feeling intimidating, the community is warm and welcoming, and with wine, snacks and fellow book lovers gathered around the table, it feels more like catching up with old friends than attending a book club.
When: First & third Monday of each month from 7pm
Where: Boundless Books, Leederville
Service95 Book Club
Craving a clever book club that goes beyond the usual page-turners? Service95 Book Club, curated by Dua Lipa, takes readers on a global journey through stories that challenge, connect, and inspire. Each month comes with its own setlist — the book, an interview with the author, essays, even a playlist — all designed to make reading feel like a full cultural experience. No awkward small talk or sign-ups required, just brilliant books and sharper perspectives, delivered straight to your inbox.
Shameless Book Club
Another online favourite for story lovers short on time, the Shameless Book Club comes courtesy of the women behind the hit podcast Shameless. Each month begins with a recommended read and wraps with a virtual discussion led by hosts Michelle, Zara and Annabelle. Listeners can send in their thoughts and questions, which often spark a bonus podcast episode dedicated entirely to the book. It’s smart, social and refreshingly low-effort — a book club you can join from bed, tea in hand
Available on all podcast platforms.
Has our guide to the best book clubs in Perth inspired you to up your social game? Why not gather the girls and head to either our pick of Perth wine bars or cafes.
