# The Reading Room

Source: https://ballaratmi.org.au/library/the-reading-room/

*The Reading Room* is a member run book reading and discussion group that meets monthly, all are welcome to join but you must be or become a member. The sessions are free and when possible will be held in our Heritage Reading Room. The titles discussed will be published in our [monthly newsletter](https://ballaratmi.org.au/news-and-newsletters/) and social media and Latest Library News on this website.

If you wish to participate please register your interest via the link below.

[The Reading Room Expression of Interest >](https://ballaratmi.org.au/the-reading-room-expression-of-interest/)

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### A Note from Greta | Turning pages, Jane Sullivan, The age

Below is a note from Greta after the October Reading and Discussion *Let me sing you gentle Songs* | Linda Olsson. She has also found a wonderful article by Jane Sullivan on the benefits and successes of book clubs.

##### reading – oCT 21

##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/)

*Let me sing you gentle songs | Linda Olsson*

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##### reading nOV 21

##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#2)

![book cover](https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/favel-parrett-past-the-Shallows.jpg)

*Past the Shallows | Favel Parrett*

##### Reading – jAN 22

##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#3)

##### reading fEB 22

##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#4)

*The Dictionary of Lost Words | Pip Williams*

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