Upcoming bookish events in Melbourne

Books & Bites

Books & Bites is our monthly bookish dinner for women in Melbourne.

We’re keeping it simple: good Italian food, good conversation, and a table full of women who actually want to talk about what they've been reading.

We’re gathering at Il Mercato Centrale - Melbourne’s beautiful Italian food hall in the CBD (close to Southern Cross) β€” where everyone orders what they fancy from the stalls, and we spend the evening doing what we love most: Talking about books. (And eating. Obviously πŸ’πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ)

Next up:
Sept 30, 6-8 pm - book here.
Oct 27, 6-8pm - book here.
Nov 24, 6-8pm - book here.

Pasta dish for dinner

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Hi, I’m Hanna!

Originally from Northern Italy, I now host bookish events in Melbourne.

Busy with Books was born out of a simple idea: what if reading could be the centrepiece of connection, self-care, and joy?

Through in-person events, reading retreats and a cosy online book club, I’m creating spaces where book lovers can slow down, switch off, and finally read without interruption - or guilt.

And because I grew up in an Italian family where food was love, you’ll always find a good meal as part of the experience ❀️

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