The Book Club -At The Foot of The Cherry Tree - by Alli Parker
Read this month's book 'At The Foot of The Cherry Tree' and let's get together for a night to remember at The Book Club!
Are you a book-lover looking for a monthly social event? YES!
Join your hosts Emma and Clare for a fun evening edition of our successful “The Book Club” events.
Our bookclub series is the perfect chance to connect with your local community and is proudly supported by City of Joondalup and is perfect for a midweek outing — open to everyone 18 to 108!
If you enjoy reading and meeting new people The Book Club is a great opportunity for engaging conversation, laughter and new connections. Come on your own, with friends or with your existing book club members and enjoy an evening themed around the Book of the Month.
📖 Octobers Book Choice: At The Foot of The Cherry Tree by Alli Parker
Gordon Parker is an eager eighteen-year-old Australian boy desperate to fight for his country, and Nobuko 'Cherry' Sakuramoto is a sixteen-year-old girl struggling to survive in Japan in the aftermath of World War II. But when they fall in love, they change the course of history.
When Gordon arrives in Japan, he expects ruthless samurai, angry Japanese men ready to K*ll Australians at every corner. Instead, he finds Cherry, terrified of ex-enemy soldiers, a survivor of the atomic bomb. Against all the rules and all the odds, they fall in love. But when Gordon discovers the White Australia Policy prevents Cherry coming home with him as his war bride, he does what any 20-year-old soldier would do. He vows to fight. Leaving Cherry alone and pregnant in post-war Japan, Gordon has to convince his family to accept his marriage and wage a desperate campaign against a xenophobic and war-scarred government to allow his wife and children to come home.
A sweeping story spanning seven years and two countries reeling from the aftermath of war, At the Foot of the Cherry Tree is a powerfully moving novel about faith, trust, and the power of a love that alters history - written by Gordon and Cherry's granddaughter, accomplished scriptwriter, Alli Parker.
Here’s what to expect :
Social Time – grab a drink/food & get to know each other from 6pm.
Book Discussion - engaging & thoughtful insights into this month's read!
Door prize – will you take home a copy of next month's book choice?
Blind Date With a Book – bring along a wrapped, pre-loved book to swap.
Book inspired activities & a quiz - join in the fun and see who takes home a prize!
📅 Date: THURSDAY 8th October 2026
📍 Venue: Currambine Bar & Bistro (Function Room)
⏰ Doors open for social time from 6.00 pm
The Book Club Main Event starts at : 6:30–8:30 pm
Social time until 9.30 pm
🍷 Bar and full bistro menu available for purchase on the night.
🎟️ 18+ event
Limited tickets available — book early to secure yours now!
The Book Club - where great books meet great conversation & surprises along the way!
With thanks to City of Joondalup for supporting 'The Book Club' events.
www.joondalup.wa.gov.au
www.thebookclub.com.au
Are you a book-lover looking for a monthly social event? YES!
Join your hosts Emma and Clare for a fun evening edition of our successful “The Book Club” events.
Our bookclub series is the perfect chance to connect with your local community and is proudly supported by City of Joondalup and is perfect for a midweek outing — open to everyone 18 to 108!
If you enjoy reading and meeting new people The Book Club is a great opportunity for engaging conversation, laughter and new connections. Come on your own, with friends or with your existing book club members and enjoy an evening themed around the Book of the Month.
📖 Octobers Book Choice: At The Foot of The Cherry Tree by Alli Parker
Gordon Parker is an eager eighteen-year-old Australian boy desperate to fight for his country, and Nobuko 'Cherry' Sakuramoto is a sixteen-year-old girl struggling to survive in Japan in the aftermath of World War II. But when they fall in love, they change the course of history.
When Gordon arrives in Japan, he expects ruthless samurai, angry Japanese men ready to K*ll Australians at every corner. Instead, he finds Cherry, terrified of ex-enemy soldiers, a survivor of the atomic bomb. Against all the rules and all the odds, they fall in love. But when Gordon discovers the White Australia Policy prevents Cherry coming home with him as his war bride, he does what any 20-year-old soldier would do. He vows to fight. Leaving Cherry alone and pregnant in post-war Japan, Gordon has to convince his family to accept his marriage and wage a desperate campaign against a xenophobic and war-scarred government to allow his wife and children to come home.
A sweeping story spanning seven years and two countries reeling from the aftermath of war, At the Foot of the Cherry Tree is a powerfully moving novel about faith, trust, and the power of a love that alters history - written by Gordon and Cherry's granddaughter, accomplished scriptwriter, Alli Parker.
Here’s what to expect :
Social Time – grab a drink/food & get to know each other from 6pm.
Book Discussion - engaging & thoughtful insights into this month's read!
Door prize – will you take home a copy of next month's book choice?
Blind Date With a Book – bring along a wrapped, pre-loved book to swap.
Book inspired activities & a quiz - join in the fun and see who takes home a prize!
📅 Date: THURSDAY 8th October 2026
📍 Venue: Currambine Bar & Bistro (Function Room)
⏰ Doors open for social time from 6.00 pm
The Book Club Main Event starts at : 6:30–8:30 pm
Social time until 9.30 pm
🍷 Bar and full bistro menu available for purchase on the night.
🎟️ 18+ event
Limited tickets available — book early to secure yours now!
The Book Club - where great books meet great conversation & surprises along the way!
With thanks to City of Joondalup for supporting 'The Book Club' events.
www.joondalup.wa.gov.au
www.thebookclub.com.au
Where is it happening?
Currambine Bar & Bistro, 14 Hobsons Gate, Currambine WA,Perth,WA,Australia
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