Book clubs in London

Everythinggg! The Boy’s of Tommen is my favourite series of all time. Each book is just as amazing and heart wrenching. The found family is unmatched and the character development is so refreshing to see. Each book will make you bawllllll. I would recommend checking the trigger warnings, though.

A book that is hard to put into a single genre and takes a while to digest the plot and the timelines - I really enjoy breaking down the story, especially weird ones like this. This is the first book I read by the author and I believe another book by his has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2026.

This richly told and profound novel has everything you would want in a book. As someone who knows very little about Korean history, this book was absolutely fascinating. Rich, detailed characterisation draws us into the lives of these people and, at least for me, teaches us a chapter of modern history we might not have been aware of.

It explores how non-human animals perceive the world and compares their cognitive abilities with humans. It argues that humans' intellectual traits, which we consider superior, might actually lead to our self-destruction, while simpler animal cognition might be more effective for survival. The book blends humor, philosophy, and science to challenge our understanding of intelligence and suggests that humans' cognitive complexities aren't necessarily the pinnacle of evolution but a different, sometimes problematic path. I like it fresh perspective on survival and intelligence. It makes me feel very grounded.

It’s a sprawling tragic examination of the value placed on humans depending on their wealth and status. It is inescapable and tragic

So provoking and deep, complex , misunderstood , perfectly representing the female mind in its truest form and not just how people want / hope people think and feel.