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Discuss art, life, culture and creativity at our monthly Book Club. The titles on the Members Book Club reading list from September to November will explore ideas presented in ‘Under a Modern Sun: Art in Queensland 1930s–50s’.

The Comfort of Figs (2017) by Simon Cleary

1939. A bridge is built, and a country town becomes a city. Three young men forge a close friendship as they labour precariously high above the river, but one slip transforms their lives. A generation later, Robbie, a young landscaper, is grappling with those who should be closest to him – his father, whose past is linked with the iconic bridge, and his girlfriend, Freya, who is left shattered after a vicious assault.

Ticket includes light refreshments. Members receive 20% off current and past Book Club titles at the QAGOMA Stores.

September – November reading list

• Artful Lives: The Cohen Sisters (2024) by Penny Olsen
• A Long Way from Home (2020) by Peter Carey
• The Comfort of Figs (2017) by Simon Cleary

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Ticketholders must provide 2 days’ notice of cancellation to be eligible for a refund. Within 24 hours of the event date, ticketholders may request to transfer their payment to another Members event. No-shows cannot be refunded or transferred.