Low commitment. High reward. Totally not a Book Club…

The City of Perth Library’s Not a Book Club is an author in-conversation series for readers who love stories, ideas, and conversation—without the homework.

Hosted by the indefatigable Will Yeoman, this new series brings a mix of Western Australian favourites and touring authors for exclusive in-conversation events throughout 2026. With a blend of free and ticketed sessions, there’s something for everyone.

Our next event features writer and historian Bernice Barry discussing her new book, The Names of a Hare. Set in Cornwall in 1628, a young girl guards a dangerous secret: she can leave her body and fly. Steeped in herbal lore and forbidden spells, the girl becomes a woman as whispers of witchcraft across the land turn deadly. When witchfinder Matthew Hopkins sets out to hunt her down, their meeting will change the course of history.