✨ What is the Glitter Gel Pen Book Club?
Welcome to Glitter Gel Pen Book Club — a Sydney meet-up for like-minded girlies who want to romanticise their lives, read sugary novels, and yap about them over a glass (or two) of natty wine. We’re here for the “frivolous” feel-good fiction — a space to unapologetically enjoy and discuss books beyond 19th-century literary classics. So if you’re in your twenties or thirties, craving a bit of escapism and love a rom-com with your rosé in an aesthetic setting, welcome to your new favourite cal invite.
💖 Why “Glitter Gel Pen”?
It’s a nod to Taylor Swift’s self-proclaimed “glitter gel pen” songs; the fun, flirty, heart-on-your-sleeve anthems. That’s the energy we’re bringing: playful, romantic, a little sparkly, and not taking ourselves too seriously.
📍Where does it happen?
Each meet-up is hosted at a different wine bar around Sydney. We’ll share the location for each session when we open tickets. If you can't make a meet up, you can join the conversation in our Facebook group!
📚 What kind of books do you read?
We’re all about fun rom-coms, spicy page-turners, emotionally unhinged slow burns, and a little feel-good fantasy. Basically, we read books that aren’t afraid to be feminine, frivolous, or unapologetically joyful. No anxiety-core reads here. Life’s hard enough — why cry for leisure?
🧠 Do I need to be a big reader?
Nope. You don’t need a Goodreads account or a literature degree. If you’ve ever fallen in love with a fictional character, you’re one of us. Even if you’re new to reading, as long as you love to yap and dissect the pop culture zeitgeist, you’ll fit right in.
🍷 Do I have to drink wine?
Not at all! While we do meet at wine bars and natty wine is part of the aesthetic, you're welcome to sip on anything that tickles your fancy! Just let us know in the dietary requirements.
👯 Can I come solo?
Yes! Please do. In fact, most of our members to come solo and leave with a new group chat. This is a space for connection!
📆 How do I come to an event, and what are the ticket prices?
We share event dates and book picks with our GGP group chats first, then our mailing list and our Facebook group, followed by Instagram. Tickets are available through Humanitix, a not-for-profit platform. Prices vary by venue, but our priority is keeping things accessible — giving you a few hours of joy, connection, and good wine, all while supporting some of Sydney’s best local venues.
💌 Who runs the club?
Glitter Gel Pen Book Club was founded by Sydney sisters Brittany and Ellese Ferdinands — academics who’d rather debrief a plot twist over pét-nat than pretend to exclusively enjoy high-brow classics. We, alongside our bestie Katrina Chan, were looking for a book club that didn’t take itself too seriously, but still gave smart, passionate people a space to connect, unwind, and romanticise the fun stuff.
📝 Do you have any terms and conditions for attending?
This club exists for connection, not profit — so we keep things simple. By coming along, you agree to the following:
Attendance is voluntary and at your own risk.
We can not take responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage at events.
Please be kind, inclusive, and respectful to everyone.
Photos may be taken; let us know if you’d prefer not to be included.
If an event is not held at a licensed venue, you’re welcome to bring your own food or drinks.
In the rare occasion an event is rescheduled or cancelled , we will give you as much notice as possible.
Refunds are available up to 10 days before the event. Within 10 days, a refund will only be issued if your ticket can be filled by someone else. This ensures the kitchen has notice for food and beverage preferences and gives new guests time to read the book. We’ll always do our best to help if something unexpected comes up.
