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.

To book your place, please click here.

October- Get Into… Horror

For the genre of ‘horror’, we have chosen to explore the following books.

• We Have Always Lived In The Castle, Shirley Jackson (classic, psychological/gothic)

• The Shining, Stephen King (classic, haunted house)

• There is No Antimemetics Division, qntm (science fiction)

• Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, Grady Hendrix (Southern Gothic/occult)

• John Dies at the End, David Wong (horror/comedy)

• 20th Century Ghosts, Joe Hill (short stories)

• The Devil In The White City, Erik Larson (non-fiction)

• The Moustache, Emmanuel Carrère (translated, psychological)

• On Earth As It Is Beneath, Ana Paula Maia (translated, survival horror)

• Tender Is The Flesh, Agustina Baztarrica (translated, dystopian)

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

To book your place, please click here.

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.