The Bookish Scavenger Hunt ft. Louisa Carmody
A Hunt Through The Shelves 🔎
Think you know your way around a bookstore?
We’re taking over Gleebooks in Glebe for an evening of books, clues, wine, snacks and a little friendly competition - featuring author Louisa Carmody (see more about Louisa in the lineup below).
Coming solo is encouraged, when you arrive we’ll get you settled in with a glass of wine and something to snack on before introducing you to your team for the night.
Then, pay attention...
In Conversation with Louisa Carmody
At 6:30PM, we’ll sit down with Louisa and Martin for an in-conversation about her books, writing life, reading and the stories that have shaped her.
But this isn't just an author chat.
Listen closely, because a few clues for the scavenger hunt will be hidden in the conversation. You might want to remember a favourite book she mentions, an unexpected recommendation or a seemingly insignificant detail...
After our chat, the hunt begins!
P.s, even though Louisa is a fantasy author you don’t need to be a fantasy reader! The hunt will take you across genres and around the shelves of Gleebooks, so whether you read romance, fantasy, literary fiction, crime, non-fiction or a little bit of everything, you’ll be able to get involved.
Finding The Books 🕵️♀️
You’ll have 45 minutes to explore the shelves of Gleebooks with your team, solving clues, tracking down books and completing challenges along the way.
You might need to track down a book from its opening line, remember something Louisa mentioned during our conversation, find a suspiciously misplaced title or snap photographic evidence of your team completing a challenge.
And you definitely don’t need to be a fantasy reader! The hunt will take you across genres and around the shelves of Gleebooks, so whether you read romance, fantasy, literary fiction, crime, non-fiction or a little bit of everything, you’ll be able to get involved.
Once time is up, you’ll bring your answers and photographic evidence to one of our judges to be checked and scored.
Then we'll crown our winners - with prizes up for grabs, of course.
Once the hunt is over, there’ll be time to purchase Louisa’s books from Gleebooks, have your copy signed and chat a little longer.
And the night doesn’t have to end there.
You’ll already be in the middle of Glebe, surrounded by bars and restaurants, so we’d love to see teams and newly made bookish friends keep the night going together. Grab dinner, find a nearby bar or head somewhere for another drink — we’ll have a few suggestions ready if you need them.
Coming solo? Perfect. 🤝
You absolutely do not need to arrive with a team.
Your team will be allocated when you arrive, and we'll make the introductions and conversation starters, so there's no awkwardness.
In fact, coming solo is very much encouraged. Bound & Co events are designed to make meeting people feel a little easier - and having a scavenger hunt to tackle together gives you something to talk about straight away.
Can't make it right at 6PM? ⌛
No worries!
Doors open at 6PM, but we know getting across Sydney after work doesn't always go to plan. Our conversation with Louisa won't begin until 6:30PM, so if you're running a little late, don't let that stop you from booking. We'll have your team waiting and quietly sneak you in when you arrive.
Our Featured Guest 🔥
Louisa Carmody
Louisa Carmody wrote her debut novel, The Shadows that Listen, at nineteen years old and rewrote it at twenty-six while juggling full-time work. She originally wrote the story because it was something that she wanted to read, and it is now enjoyed by those who want a book that will make them laugh, cry, and scream. When Louisa isn't curled up writing or reading, she's usually spending time in the sun by the water.
The Shadows That Listen
DISCOVER THE ANGELS VS DEMONS DYSTOPIAN ROMANTASY SENSATION 'An eerily broken world, a whip smart, badass heroine, a brutally gorgeous angel, and a shocking twist at the end? Say less. I couldn't put it down' LAUREN KATE, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen series 'Unapologetically slow-burn and insanely addictive' LYRA SELENE 'A fierce, compulsive read' BRIGITTE KNIGHTLEY 'A dystopian romance unlike any I've read before' BROOKE FAST The Shadows that Listen is an unputdownable dystopian romantasy with a delicious slow burn romance, from debut author Louisa Carmody. Perfect for fans of Crescent City and Shadowhunters. It's been five years since the world was brought to its knees by an immortal war. Daemons crawled from the depths of hell and the sky bled gold as the angels arrived. Humanity thought it was saved, but the angels did not come to protect us. Amara is a human warrior working for the Angel Intelligence Agency. She spends her days searching for those who don't make it home after curfew. But when her boyfriend Jeremy goes missing, she decides to venture into the shadows to bring him back. Even if it means death. Nathaniel is an archangel tasked with leading the destruction of humanity, for which he cares little. He doesn't have time to protect little humans running around in the dark, especially those who stab him in the stomach. But Nathaniel and Amara will soon realise they share a foe, one that lurks in the shadows and stalks them from the skies. She might long to kill him, but Amara knows that having an angel at her side is the only way to find the man she loves. The shadows lengthen. They listen. Who will survive the night? **Pick up the paperback for a NEW BONUS CHAPTER** See why readers are obsessed: 'The slow burn will they won't they romance was torture' 'I refused to go to sleep because I couldn't stop reading!' 'This book got me out of a reading slump, I read it in two days and can't stop thinking about it'
FAQs
- How active is the scavenger hunt?
The scavenger hunt involves moving around Gleebooks for approximately 45 minutes, searching different sections and shelves for clues. You’ll be on your feet for much of the hunt, but there’s no running required - speed isn’t everything!
If you have mobility or accessibility requirements, please get in touch with us at hello@boundandco.com.au before the event. We’d love to chat about how we can make the hunt work for you.
- Do I need to come with a team?
Not at all! We’ll allocate teams on the night and introduce you to your teammates when you arrive. Come with friends or come completely solo - either works.
- I’m coming solo. Is that okay?
Absolutely - we expect plenty of guests to come on their own. Bound & Co events are designed with solo guests in mind, and the team format makes this one particularly easy to attend alone.
- What if I can’t get there by 6PM?
No stress! Doors open at 6PM, but our conversation with Louisa won’t begin until 6:30PM. If work, traffic or public transport has other plans for you, just arrive when you can. We’ll have your team details ready and can quietly sneak you in.
- How does the scavenger hunt work?
After our conversation with Louisa, your team will have 45 minutes to explore Gleebooks and complete a series of bookish clues and challenges. You might be hunting down a particular book, remembering something Louisa mentioned during the chat or taking a photo to prove you completed a challenge.
- Do I need to know lots about books?
Definitely not. This isn’t a test of who has read the most books! Everything you need will be hidden in the clues, around the bookstore or revealed during the evening. A little teamwork will do the rest.
- Do I need to have read Louisa Carmody’s books?
No! The author conversation and scavenger hunt are designed so you can enjoy the evening whether you’re already a fan of Louisa’s work or meeting her for the first time.
- Will there be food and drinks?
Yes. We’ll have wine and light snacks to enjoy during the evening. If you don’t drink alcohol, non-alcoholic options will also be available.
- Can I buy Louisa’s book on the night?
Yes! Louisa’s books will be available to purchase from Gleebooks, with an opportunity to have your copy signed after the scavenger hunt.
- What happens after the event?
You’re very welcome to keep the night going! Glebe has plenty of nearby restaurants and bars, and we’ll encourage teams and new bookish friends to head somewhere together afterwards. We’ll also have a few nearby suggestions for anyone wondering where to go.
- Is the event accessible?
Yes the venue does has a lift to access all areas. If you have any accessibility requirements or would like to check whether the space will work for you, please contact hello@boundandco.com.au before the event and we’ll be happy to help.
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