Book Clubs

Since taking over, book clubs have been the thing most requested by our fantastic customers. The demand has been so huge (in the several hundreds of people) that crafting the perfect schedule has been tricky and involved a monumental effort from the team.

We're so excited to say that our first book clubs will be kicking off from 25th November, focusing on adults first, before adding children's and other regular events in the new year.

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How It Works

Learn how to sign up and how a Simply Books book club works!

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Choose your book club

We have a full schedule of wide-ranging book clubs that are spread out across the week. Choose the one that works for you and sign up!

Attend Introduction session

Once a book club has enough members to go ahead, you will get an email from the host letting you know when the first session will be. At this one, you'll meet your fellow members and have an initial chat, as well as vote on the first book the club will read!

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Read the book

You take the book away to read at home ahead of the next session. You will have access to an exclusive WhatsApp group for your book club where you can discuss your thoughts so far and the progress you're making!

Attend the sessions

Each month, you will join us in our luxurious new book club room with your fellow members to discuss that month's book and your thoughts. Our cafe and bar will be open, meaning you can enjoy a coffee or wine- with the first one included in your membership!

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Pricing

Just £15 per month

One flat fee, with everything included. Better yet, we only charge you monthly (rather than asking for an upfront commitment) and you can also skip up to two months a year if you need to without losing your spot- perfect if you're going away on holiday, or have a prior arragement!

Book

Get a paperback copy of the book included in the cost of your membership, ready to take away at each session

Drink

Get your first drink on us at each of your book club's sessions- including a small glass of wine, if you'd like!

Host

Each group is headed up by one of our professional booksellers, who leads the discussion

Community

Access to an exclusive WhatsApp Group, just for your book club to keep the conversation going
Sessions

Schedule

Based on the feedback of those on the waitlist, we've tried to put together a schedule of sessions that best fits everyone's availability. If none of these work for you, or you wanted to see something else specific please do let us know (hello@simplybooks.co.uk)!

If you are viewing this table on mobile you will need to swipe sideways to see all the detail!

First Session
Description
Host
Day and time
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Crime and Thriller
This book club will focus on the best from the Crime and Thriller genre, with members voting on which to read each month
Karen Johns
Co-owner
Monthly on the 1st Monday
8pm-9pm
Adult Book Club
Following our main format, this book club will focus on a mix of genres with each book chosen by a member vote each month
Karen Johns
Co-owner
Monthly on the 3rd Monday
8pm-9pm
Rusty Readers
This book club is perfect for those who are perhaps picking up a book for the first time in a while, and would feel more comfortable around people in a similar position!
Ben Johns
Co-owner
Monthly on the 4th Monday
7pm-8pm
Adult Book Club
Following our main format, this book club will focus on a mix of genres with each book chosen by a member vote each month
Matthew Ainley
Assistant Manager
Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday
11am-12pm
Debut Book Club
This book club will focus on debut fiction, often featuring involvement from the author themselves
Liv Wren
Bookseller
Monthly on the 1st Wednesday
7pm-8pm
Adult Book Club
Following our main format, this book club will focus on a mix of genres with each book chosen by a member vote each month
Liv Wren
Bookseller
Monthly on the 2nd Wednesday
7pm-8pm
Adult Book Club
Following our main format, this book club will focus on a mix of genres with each book chosen by a member vote each month
Matthew Ainley
Assistant Manager
Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday
11am-12pm
BookTok Book Club
Get all of your reading recommendations from BookTok? You're not alone! Join Liv as she hosts this fun book club, focusing on the biggest trends on TikTok each month
Liv Wren
Bookseller
Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday
7pm-8pm
Adult Book Club
Following our main format, this book club will focus on a mix of genres with each book chosen by a member vote each month
Lucy Burke
Bookseller
Monthly on the 1st Thursday
7pm-8pm
Adult Book Club
Following our main format, this book club will focus on a mix of genres with each book chosen by a member vote each month
Lucy Burke
Bookseller
Monthly on the 2nd Thursday
6pm-7pm
Adult Book Club
Following our main format, this book club will focus on a mix of genres with each book chosen by a member vote each month
Lucy Burke
Bookseller
Monthly on the 2nd Thursday
7pm-8pm
Adult Book Club
Following our main format, this book club will focus on a mix of genres with each book chosen by a member vote each month
Matthew Ainley
Assistant Manager
Monthly on the 4th Thursday
1pm-2pm
Coming soon!
these sessions are subject to change as we work to make sure all sessions are the best they can be; an individual book club will only run if a minimum number of attendees is reached.
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Frequently asked Questions

FAQs

Got a question that's not answered here?

Drop us an email to hello@simplybooks.co.uk, or use the chat button at the bottom right of this page.

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What happens if I want to skip more than two months?
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