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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.
July - Get Into… Dystopian
Many imagined worlds, be they futuristic, fantastic or alternative realities, explore societies that have gone badly wrong, where systems of power have twisted the world into something oppressive, unjust, or terrifying. While they have a reputation for being relentlessly bleak, the best novels never use darkness for its own sake, instead holding a mirror up to our own world, asking uncomfortable questions about power, conformity, surveillance, and what we are willing to accept in the name of order or safety. These books make you think and stay with you long after the final page. From totalitarian states to post-apocalyptic futures, we've picked ten that represent the very best of the genre.
For the genre of 'dystopian’, we have chosen to explore the following ten books:
1984 by George Orwell (classic)
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (classic)
Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde (comedy/satire)
The Girl With All The Gifts by M. R. Carey (modern)
The Watchmen by Alan Moore (graphic novel)
Never Let Me Go by by Kazuo Ishiguro (modern classic)
Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut (satire)
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman (translated)
Stasiland by Anna Funder (non-fiction)
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard (Young Adult)
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.
To purchase these books once you have received the password, please click here.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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
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.
July - Get Into… Dystopian
Many imagined worlds, be they futuristic, fantastic or alternative realities, explore societies that have gone badly wrong, where systems of power have twisted the world into something oppressive, unjust, or terrifying. While they have a reputation for being relentlessly bleak, the best novels never use darkness for its own sake, instead holding a mirror up to our own world, asking uncomfortable questions about power, conformity, surveillance, and what we are willing to accept in the name of order or safety. These books make you think and stay with you long after the final page. From totalitarian states to post-apocalyptic futures, we've picked ten that represent the very best of the genre.
For the genre of 'dystopian’, we have chosen to explore the following ten books:
1984 by George Orwell (classic)
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (classic)
Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde (comedy/satire)
The Girl With All The Gifts by M. R. Carey (modern)
The Watchmen by Alan Moore (graphic novel)
Never Let Me Go by by Kazuo Ishiguro (modern classic)
Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut (satire)
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman (translated)
Stasiland by Anna Funder (non-fiction)
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard (Young Adult)
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.
To purchase these books once you have received the password, please click here.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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