Aurelia Bookclub

Welcome to the first Aurelia Books book club | 26 August 2026 @ 6pm

Location: 109 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington

A high-school sex scandal jolts a group of teenage girls into a new awareness of their own potency and power. The sudden and total publicity seems to turn every act into a performance, and every platform into a stage. But when the local drama school decides to turn the scandal into a show, the real world and the world of the theatre are forced to meet, and soon the boundaries between private and public begin to dissolve…

The Rehearsal is an exhilarating and provocative novel about the unsimple mess of human desire. Startlingly original, it is at once a tender evocation of its young protagonists and a shrewd exposé of emotional compromise.

Your ticket includes a drink and snacks to go along with our chats!

Please note, spaces are limited to 10 people. If you are unable to make bookclub after your purchase, please email us at bookclub@aureliabooks.co.nz to let us know. If you'd like to join the waitlist, email the same address and we will let you know if a space becomes available. You are welcome to bring your own copy of The Rehearsal or you can purchase a copy through us by clicking the button below.