The Non Fiction Book Club
Do you love learning new things about the world and the human experience?
Come join us in the Non Fiction Book Club, hosted by Dr Bec Johnson.
For those interested in reading and discussing boundaries, history, politics, philosophy, science, tech, sociality, economics and related.
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 Dr Bec Johnson
Dr Bec Johnson moved to the area in 2024 after years of looking for the perfect coastal spot. A great local bookshop was one of the key parameters, so she was delighted to find The Book Nook.
Bec has a PhD in Artificial Intelligence; you can find more about that at EthicsGenAI.com. She loves deep, interesting conversation. She creates welcoming, inclusive spaces where people can explore ideas and wicked problems, disagree thoughtfully, learn from one another, and make sense of the world together.
You may have seen her around the beaches and walking paths with her furry bestie, Jackson the Boxer Dog.
Upcoming books
| August 2026 | Date and time | Thursday 27th August at 6 pm |
| Reading | Being You by Anil Seth | |
| September 2026 | Date and time | Thursday 17th September at 6 pm |
| Reading | Unruly by David Mitchell | |
| October 2026 | Date and time | Thursday 15th October at 6 pm |
| Reading | Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams | |
| November 2026 | Date and time | Thursday 12th November at 6 pm |
| Reading | Snake Talk by Tyson Yunkaporta and Megan Kelleher |
Already read books
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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