Bondi Literary Salon
The salon in full swing among the shelves at Gertrude & Alice

Est. 2018

The Bondi Literary Salon

The in-house bookclub of beloved Bondi institution, Gertrude & Alice. Exploring the vast world of literature, one month at a time.

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Our philosophy

A Community of Book Lovers

The Bondi Literary Salon endeavours to explore the vast world of literature each month, with a selection that reflects a focus on diverse writers and stories; delving into both classic and contemporary fiction, as well as non-fiction.

Our philosophy has always been to use language and literature not only as a tool for connection and community, but as an insight to worlds we have not had the pleasure of visiting ourselves.

We welcome all, young and old, those with a life-long love of literature, or whose relationship may be only beginning. Join us in the unmatched comfort of an after-hours bookstore, accompanied by wine and cheese, for an evening spent discussing books and building community.

Members with fans at the salon

“Join us to talk books, surrounded by 18,000 books”

Gertrude & Alice

Life at the salon

Salon Moments

Special guests at the salon
Community gathering
Book club discussion
Members at the bookstore
Reading at the salon
Engaged discussion at the book club
Celebrating our members
Trent Dalton at the salon
Group discussion: White Teeth
Wine and cheese evening
The Bondi Literary Salon community
Discussion with Paul Ham
Bookstore discussion wide view
Members gathering with wine
Large group discussion circle
Book Club Hoodie
Group discussion around the table
Members sharing book recommendations
Discussion of Say Nothing
Book exchange moment
Evening discussion with wine and cheese
Sharing illustrations
The bookstore atmosphere
Listening intently
Joyful moments at the salon
Group around the table
Post-salon group selfie
Christmas gift exchange cheer
Full room engaged in discussion
Group holding their books
Book Club Sweatshirt
Group celebrating Tilda is Visible
Outdoor salon picnic
Table set for discussion
Author reading at the salon
Julia Levitina with The Girl From Moscow
Reading The Rachel Incident in the park
Author signing books for members
Engaged discussion
Tilda is Visible
Afternoon tea and book discussion
Happy member at the bookstore
Heartbake book launch celebration
Discussing Best of Friends at the long table
Animated discussion group
Evening salon with wine and cheese
Author speaking to the group
Members listening intently
Lillian Ahenkan, bestselling author
Author discussion at the long table
Virtual book club session on Zoom
Girl, Woman, Other

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Upcoming Events

New dates coming soon

Our next sessions are announced on Humanitix and in the Gertrude & Alice newsletter. Tickets are $25 and include a drink on arrival and nibbles.

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Between meetings

Book Talk

Share your thoughts on this month's read before we meet. The conversation carries on in our Facebook group, and the Gertrude & Alice newsletter brings each new pick to your inbox.

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