Important note - This is the Wednesday event that continues the Genre Reading group we ran in 2026. If you're a new starter, we recommend starting with the Thursday group.

Join us on the second Wednesday of each month in 2027 as we continue to read from more genres, looking at the authors, books and themes that define them. We’ll cover everything from epistolary, literary and translated classics to coming of age and more.

Tickets for this event can be purchased via the following link: https://bookwhen.com/genre-readers?entry=vzqp2q4q4iv1#focus=ev-sg2zu-20270310190000

The full list of sessions is below - we’ll put up the reading lists against the events each month.

• Jan - Award Winners

• Feb - Epistolary

• Mar - Satire

• Apr - Literary

• May - Picaresque

• Jun - Myth

• Jul - Translated Classics

• Sep - Saga

• Oct - Tragedy

• Nov - Bildungsroman

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.

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.