About & Our Team

Lonely House is more than just a book club. We’re a growing community of readers and social beings in Melbourne who love great conversation, creative activities, and lasting connection.

Founded in 2023, our team brings people together through regular social events. Whether you're an avid reader, a casual book lover, or just looking to meet new people, you’ll find a great community here.

Come for the books. Stay for the people.

Co-Founder

Natasha Buckner

Our operations gun, Natasha's love of reading emerged through TikTok and Instagram consumption during Covid-19 lockdowns.

Once reading an average of 5 books a year, she has now grown to a whopping 70 books per year. Reading has now become Natasha's entire personality, and that's exactly how she likes it!

Natasha credits Lonely House Book Club with connecting her with a book-loving community, making many friends along the way.

Favourite book: 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller

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Co-Founder

Bella Raymond

Our marketing captain, Bella's love of reading has gotten her in trouble more than a few times. Skipping school assembly to finish a juicy chapter, her teacher reluctantly chastised her... then asked for recommendations.

Lonely House Book Club was created after Bella slid into Natasha's DMs to ask about joining a club, realising a gap in social events for book readers in Melbourne's inner west.

Favourite book: 'The Will of the Many' by James Islington