The brand-new Lõunapoolkera Lugemisklubi (Southern Hemisphere Estonian Book Club) is launching tonight, Sunday 25 May, with a special guest – acclaimed Estonian author Kristiina Ehin live on Zoom.
Kristiina Ehin will present her award-winning novel “Behind the Dams of the Heart” (Südametammide taga), followed by an open discussion in Estonian. This event is part of the celebrations marking 500 years of written Estonian.
📚 When: Sunday, 25 May 2025
🕔 5.00 PM (Sydney/Canberra/Melbourne) | 3:00 PM (Perth) | 7:00 PM (New Zealand)
💻 Where: Zoom – Meeting ID: 863 1425 0167 | Passcode: 419471
🗣 Language: This event will be held in Estonian.
Haven’t had time to read the book? No worries – come along anyway! Whether you’ve read every page or are just curious to hear from one of Estonia’s most celebrated authors, you’re warmly welcome.
All Estonian language lovers across Australia, New Zealand and beyond are welcome. No registration needed – just join the call and be part of this literary celebration.
Join Zoom here and read more below.
This book club event is made possible thanks to the joint contribution and support of the Estonian societies of Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Books. Banter. A touch of homesickness. And a whole lot of heart. That’s the Southern Hemisphere Estonian Book Club for you!
