Bookneck events.
They’re why bookmarks were invented.

Markets. Pop-ups. Author events. Weddings, parties, anything. Wherever there are readers, we just seem to manifest.

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2026

October

  • Thursday 29th ScullyBug Nite Bites (Kingsway Reserve South Melbourne) from 5pm

November

  • Thursday 5th, The Un-Book Club, Blue Mini Cafe, Rosebud, from 11.30am

  • Saturday 7th, Hill & Ridge Market

  • Sunday 8th, ScullyBug Market at Ballam Park

  • Thursday 12th ScullyBug Nite Bites (Kingsway Reserve South Melbourne) from 5pm

  • Friday 20th, Story Seeds with Rebecca Stewart

  • Thursday 26th ScullyBug Nite Bites (Kingsway Reserve South Melbourne) from 5pm

December

  • Thursday 3rd, The Un-Book Club, Blue Mini Cafe, Rosebud

  • Saturday 5th, Hill & Ridge Market

  • Sunday 20th, ScullyBug Market at Seaford Hotel


Story Seeds with Rebecca Stewart

Where do stories begin?

For the first in Bookneck’s new Story Seeds series, we’re joined by comics author and artist Rebecca Stewart for a conversation about ideas, creative practice, and what happens between “this might be something…” and a finished work.

There’ll also be chai, bookish nattering and browsing. Rebecca’s work will be available on the night, with Pippi joining us at Caravan Chai.

Friday 20 November, 6.30pm–9pm
Caravan Chai HQ, Carrum Downs
Tickets from $45 (Premium and limited Collector options available).

Details and bookings


The Un-Book Club

Most conversations about books end just as they're getting interesting.
The Un-Book Club begins there.

There's no assigned reading. No pressure to finish a chapter before Thursday. Just bring whatever you're currently reading (or have recently loved), settle in with a coffee, and spend an hour in the company of other curious readers.

Some people come looking for their next great read. Others come for the conversation. Most leave with both.

Every gathering begins and ends with a browse around Pippi, Bookneck's tiny travelling second-hand bookshop.

Where and when: First Thursday of each month at Blue Mini Café, Rosebud.

Cost: Free to attend. We simply ask that you support our wonderful hosts by purchasing a coffee or something from the menu.

Please note: We'd love to know you're coming. Places are limited, so RSVP by email to secure your seat: bookneckbooksellers@gmail.com.


2027

February

  • Sunday 14th, Bookneck Literary Picnic at Mulberry Hill (time and tickets TBC)