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Join us in 2026 for a new reading group where we dive into genres, looking at the authors, books and themes that define them. We’ll cover everything from crime, fantasy and thrillers to classics, romance and more.
Whether you’re trying to read more, are a massive fan of the genre, or normally give it a miss, we’ll have plenty of book recommendations to choose from so that you’re bound to find something you like.
Books can transport us, change our perspectives and teach us more about the world, and about ourselves. And reading for pleasure can help you slow down, improve your attention span and benefit your mental health.
At each of the 10 monthly sessions, Ollie will give a quick background overview on the genre, followed by discussion of what you liked or didn't about your chosen book(s) and how they fit within the genre, leaving with even more recommendations to add to your To Be Read pile. And if you just read one book from each session, you’ll have read at least 10 over the year and be well on your way to a great habit.
So come along to our no-pressure sessions and help strengthen your reading muscle.
February - Get Into… Crime
February’s session will cover one of the most popular genres - crime. From Sherlock Holmes to Elizabeth Best by way of Hercule Poirot and Philip Marlowe, we have been fascinated with detectives, villains and murder mysteries for the best part of two centuries. Whatever you’re looking for, crime has a subgenre for you, be it cosy (The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency), espionage (Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy), psychological (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo) or forensic (The Body Farm). But this range can make it hard to know if a book will really suit you before you start. This month’s reading list contains books across the spectrum of light to dark, with historical, YA and noir thrown in for good measure.
Reading list:
Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard
Dissolution by C. J. Sansom
The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
The Appeal by Janice Hallett
The Snowman by Jo Nesbo
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Slow Horses by Mick Herron
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
Register now and you can get 15% off the books in the reading list. Once you have booked a place, you will be sent a password to access the catalogue of books at a discounted price.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Get Into Reading - session list
The full list of sessions is below - we’ll put up the reading lists against the events each month.
Jan - Cinema/ Seen on Screen
Feb - Crime
Mar - Sci Fi
Apr - Classics
May - Fantasy
Jun - Cosy
Jul - Dystopian
Sep - Thriller
Oct - Horror
Nov - Romance
Once you have booked a place, you will be sent a password to access the catalogue of books at a discounted price.
To purchase these books once you have received the password, please click here.
Join us in 2026 for a new reading group where we dive into genres, looking at the authors, books and themes that define them. We’ll cover everything from crime, fantasy and thrillers to classics, romance and more.
Whether you’re trying to read more, are a massive fan of the genre, or normally give it a miss, we’ll have plenty of book recommendations to choose from so that you’re bound to find something you like.
Books can transport us, change our perspectives and teach us more about the world, and about ourselves. And reading for pleasure can help you slow down, improve your attention span and benefit your mental health.
At each of the 10 monthly sessions, Ollie will give a quick background overview on the genre, followed by discussion of what you liked or didn't about your chosen book(s) and how they fit within the genre, leaving with even more recommendations to add to your To Be Read pile. And if you just read one book from each session, you’ll have read at least 10 over the year and be well on your way to a great habit.
So come along to our no-pressure sessions and help strengthen your reading muscle.
February - Get Into… Crime
February’s session will cover one of the most popular genres - crime. From Sherlock Holmes to Elizabeth Best by way of Hercule Poirot and Philip Marlowe, we have been fascinated with detectives, villains and murder mysteries for the best part of two centuries. Whatever you’re looking for, crime has a subgenre for you, be it cosy (The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency), espionage (Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy), psychological (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo) or forensic (The Body Farm). But this range can make it hard to know if a book will really suit you before you start. This month’s reading list contains books across the spectrum of light to dark, with historical, YA and noir thrown in for good measure.
Reading list:
Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard
Dissolution by C. J. Sansom
The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
The Appeal by Janice Hallett
The Snowman by Jo Nesbo
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Slow Horses by Mick Herron
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
Register now and you can get 15% off the books in the reading list. Once you have booked a place, you will be sent a password to access the catalogue of books at a discounted price.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Get Into Reading - session list
The full list of sessions is below - we’ll put up the reading lists against the events each month.
Jan - Cinema/ Seen on Screen
Feb - Crime
Mar - Sci Fi
Apr - Classics
May - Fantasy
Jun - Cosy
Jul - Dystopian
Sep - Thriller
Oct - Horror
Nov - Romance
Once you have booked a place, you will be sent a password to access the catalogue of books at a discounted price.
To purchase these books once you have received the password, please click here.