The Criminally Good Book Club
Are you fascinated by true crime reads?
Come join the Criminally Good Book Club, a monthly book club led by Michael Duffy.
We jointly agree which book we’ll read each month.
We allow plenty of time to read the book.
There’s no ongoing commitment.
Meet Michael Duffy
Michael’s love of classical literature began as an impressionable 15 year old when reading Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. This dark brooding novel affected him irrevocably, and began a life long love/ obsession with the classics.
Michael went on to study English literature at Sydney university 3 nights a week while working full time, it solidified the centrality of classic literature in his reading life. His favourite period being 19th century literature.
Michael is a retired forensic Mental Health Nurse, he is currently writing his first non-fiction work on experiences over his extensive career.
Upcoming books
| November 2026 | Date and time | Wednesday 25th November at 6 pm |
| Reading | An Evil Love: The Life and Crimes of Fred West by Geoffrey Wansell | |
| December 2026 | Date and time | N/A – End of year break |
| Reading | N/A – End of year break |
Please Note:
To participate in the book club you must purchase the book from Umina Beach Book Nook (online or in-store).
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