Weirdos Book Club: Last Day of A Prior Life by Andrés Barba
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Short. Eerie. Subtle. A novel about the fear of sharing intimate and perhaps unvoiceable parts of oneself.While preparing an empty house for sale, a woman encounters an unblinking seven-year-old boy, trapped there from another era, like an insect preserved in amber. Unable to articulate what he needs, the child draws her into an unsettling bond that neither can escape … until they understand what has caused it.
With incredible precision, this deeply disquieting novel weaves together doppelgängers and time loops in the tradition of a classic ghost story. Yet its contemporary sensibility — where lyricism meets cruelty — evokes the dark horror of Shirley Jackson.
Join us for an evening of discussion over a glass of wine (or something softer) in the bookshop. Whether you’re new to book club or a long-time regular, you’re warmly invited to dive into unsettling, and a little exposing, book.
Your ticket includes:
• a copy of the book
• a drink on arrival
• your spot on the night
Simply grab your ticket and pick up your copy in store.
Date
Thursday 24 September 2026 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM (UTC+10)Location
Ramona Books
79 High Street, Northcote VIC 3070
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Weirdos Book Club: Last Day of A Prior Life by Andrés Barba
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