We’re excited to announce our next Kings Cross Community Book Club date!

The book we will discuss is:

A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enriquez, her first story collection since the International Booker Prize-shortlisted The Dangers of Smoking in Bed.

Featuring achingly human characters whose lives intertwine with ghosts, the occult and the macabre, the stories explore love, womanhood, LGBTQ counterculture, parenthood and Argentina's brutal past.

Available at Kings Cross Library and Potts Point Bookshop for $33.00 (in late July as the shop is under-going renovations)

Kindle for $16.27

Your hosts for the evening are:

Stephen Carnell is a writer, director, filmmaker, photographer, tour guide and arts entrepreneur whose creative career spans theatre, film and immersive storytelling. He is the creator and producer of Deadhouse, renowned for crafting memorable experiences that blend history, performance and place.

A lifelong storyteller, Stephen's work is driven by curiosity, imagination and a passion for the arts. Whether leading audiences through Sydney's hidden histories or developing original creative projects, he brings wit, insight and a distinctive perspective to everything he does.

Stephen says he approaches life with the philosophy, "I see each day like Mrs Dalloway," embracing the beauty, possibilities and unexpected encounters that every day can bring.

Tracylee Arestides is a passionate fiction reader who rarely goes a day without a book. She reads widely and usually has several books on the go at once.

As the reviewer for the KXCC Book Stall, she enjoys sharing thoughtful recommendations and helping others discover their next great read.

Tracylee is currently immersed in Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, and is always keen to discuss compelling characters, memorable stories and the joy of reading.

Space is limited, so book your free place at our book club discussion now!