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November Booklist 2024 - Spine-tinglers & Nail-biters

As we enter the cold and dark months, we have created a booklist filled with our favourite spine-tinglers and nail-biters to captivate readers who enjoy suspense, mystery, and supernatural adventures (at different levels of scariness).

From eerie children's tales to chilling adult thrillers… read more

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Reader Reviews: September 2024

Do you know we offer reading groups free sets of books every month?

All we ask for in return are reviews. If you’d like to find out more you can sign up to our newsletters.

We will be sharing reviews from our readers who have received copies of the latest books from our publisher… read more

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Social Media Guide from previous Reading Groups for Everyone website

Reading Groups for Everyone was rebranded to the Book Club Hub on 2 April 2025.

Here is a social media guide created previously which may still be of use.

Publishers are often looking for feedback and reviews in return. They are also increasingly looking for book clubs who will share… read more

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How to start a reading group

Interested in joining a reading group or starting one of your own? Download our quick guide to getting started.

You can also download "icebreaker questions":https://readinggroups.org/resources/6226 to help get your discussion started, and a "social media… read more

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September booklist 2024 – Debuts

The debut authors and/or illustrators’ booklist features an exciting array of new voices in publishing, spanning genres from humorous children's stories to gripping adult thrillers. These fresh perspectives bring unique and compelling narratives to readers, making them a vital addition to the… read more

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August booklist 2024 – Escape with a Book

Summer is a time for adventures and immersive experiences, so we have created a booklist perfect for readers looking to escape into captivating stories. These sixteen books offer a variety of escapes, from adventurous expeditions and magical journeys to heartwarming romances and engaging puzzles,… read more

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And So I Roar by Abi Daré – Library and Book Club Resources

Four years after The Girl with the Louding Voice captured half a million hearts worldwide, Abi Daré returns with a stunning, heart-wrenching new novel.

And So I Roar begins in Lagos, Nigeria, when a sudden knock at the gate in the middle of the night threatens to unravel everything plucky… read more

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Nightshade Revenge by Anthony Horowitz - teaching notes and activity pack

The world’s bestselling teenage spy takes on a new and daring mission.

When his best friend Tom is abducted, Alex Rider is given an ultimatum by Nightshade – a sinister cult of assassins with a score to settle. But what twisted evil are they planning, and how is it connected to a… read more

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Download reading group questions for Kala by Colin Walsh

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2023
'Unforgettable' Observer
'Masterful' Irish Times
'Explosive' The Telegraph

For those of you wanting a captivating and compelling read for your book group this summer, look no further than Kala by Colin… read more

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Communications toolkit

Use this toolkit to find key messaging and suggested social media posts to join in World Book Night online. read more

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