NQBC February 2026 meet up Eros by Zoe Terakes
Schedule
Sat Feb 28 2026 at 05:00 am to 07:30 am
UTC+11:00Location
Goldbergs Coffee House | Newcastle, NS
Join us at Goldie's for this month’s book club meet up to discuss ‘Eros’ by Zoe Terakes
A sexy modern take on ancient Greek myths.
She keeps her eyes on me while she lights the end of my cigarette. I stare back at her. Something in the pills and in her eyes is opening up my muscles like hands parting from prayer, like trees breathing.
Eros is a stunning collection of short stories, grounded in truth and coloured with dazzling imagination and alluring, unpredictable mystery. Revealing how queerness, nature and myth have been intertwined for eternity, these are stories of gods and goddesses. Of Zeus, of Eurydice, of Hermaphroditus, of Icarus before he flew into the sun. Stories of queer life, lust, revenge, wrath, passion and sex. Of yearning, love, loss. Some transformations span across a life, and others, an evening. Perspectives will shift. Houses will burn. Lovers will learn their fate.
Zoe Terakes has skilfully blended myth and modernity to illuminate the complex and enduring truth of trans lives, resisting a history of erasure and delivering a sexy, soul-touching book to read to your lover . . . or yourself.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content
Moderate: Drug use, Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, child/domestic abuse
Minor: Death, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Transphobia, misogny
At the meet up we will have a mix of sharing our thoughts on the book, sharing what other books we may be enjoying and recommend, general chat and planning next month’s book so please bring along your suggestions and, if you can, check if it’s available at local public libraries beforehand.
This is a safe, inclusive space where everyone is welcome and embraced. We ask that you are open to hearing views different to yours and mindful of the impact your words may have if discussing sensitive topics that the book brings up.
PS You can definitely still attend if you haven’t read the book; we're a social group, however, be prepared for spoilers
If you’re needing support with some issues discussed in this book reach out to the below support lines you’re not alone
Call Q-Life 1800 184 527 for peer support from members of the LGBTQIA+ community (3pm-9pm days a week)
or online webchat https://qlife.org.au/get-help
Lifeline 13 11 14
13 Yarn for mob in need of support and a yarn ph. 13 92 76
Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline 1800 497 212
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 the national 24/7 domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.
Where is it happening?
Goldbergs Coffee House, 137 Darby Street,Newcastle,NSW,Australia
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