AFTER more than 15 years of meetings, the Eungai Community Book Club (ECBC) is seeking more bibliophiles to get involved.

A small group who love reading all kinds of fiction, the Book Club meet in Eungai Creek every six weeks or so to discuss the latest tome they have collectively read.

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“We read from all types of genres; typical literature, mystery, thriller, sci-fi/fantasy, historical and so on,” said ardent reader and group organiser Lisa Hall.

“Anyone can suggest a book for us all to read, but we all need to agree on it.”

Over the years the club has devoured more than 100 books.

The most recent being “James” by Percival Everett, a retelling of the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the point of view of Jim, the slave.

“We’re pretty casual and relaxed, people are welcome to come along whether or not they finished the book, and whether or not they liked it,” Lisa said.

“As well as chatting about the book, we enjoy nibblies and drinks.

“When we read, we can travel to places we may never be able to physically visit, hear from people both similar to and (hopefully) very different from us, learn about different cultures, countries and time periods, and have a break from things that might be difficult or just plain boring.”

For more information, call Lisa Hall on 0428 833 602.

By Jen HETHERINGTON