The Big Book Club

The Big Book Club Incorporated is a not for profit arts organization.

Our mission is to promote reading, the discussion of books and the promotion of Australian authors.
The Big Book Club Incorporated manages two major projects:
The Big Book Club for adults
The Little Big Book Club for parents of children aged between 0 – 5 years
The Big Book Club Incorporated links with other major organizations to connect readers no matter their age or where they live.
The Big Book Club
At the end of 2002, a group of like-minded individuals met to discuss how reading and literature could be promoted in South Australia. The outcome, The Big Book Club, was launched in April 2003.
Not an earth shattering new concept – book clubs had existed for years. But there are elements that make The Big Book Club unique.
Firstly, the sheer scale of the project. The ‘club’ is open to everyone! There are no joining fees and it’s up to you as to whether your register or not. You can participate when and how you wish.
Secondly, the author of each month’s selected book visits South Australia and Queensland and travels to various regional areas to meet their readers. The ‘club’ brings people together.
The Big Book Club has now coordinated over 300 author events, including high school and tertiary visits, and travelled over 21,000kms around South Australia.
Thirdly, The Big Book Club has developed strong business and community partnerships with the media, in both states, public libraries, publishers and booksellers.
These partnerships have received state and national acknowledgement:
Winner: Australian Business and Arts Foundation Australia Council Media Arts Award (2003)
State Winner: Prime Minister’s Community and Business Partnership (2005)
STOP THE PRESS.....The Big Book Club launched into Queensland March 2007 with The Unknown Terrorist by well respected Australian author Mr Richard Flanagan.
The Little Big Book Club has developed an exciting Rhyme Time DVD and Booklet available FREE from all public libraries (whilst stocks last) in Queensland. click here for more details.