The Book Club – Baby Friendly

This baby-friendly session of The Book Club will take place on Thursday 26th March 10:30-11:30am in person. This month, we are reading Mere by Danielle Giles. £9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can collect it in store free of charge. You can buy a book and ticket here.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a baby friendly session of our adult bookclub, parents are able to bring little ones and we understand there may be noise and interruption. Much like baby friendly movie screenings, the books will still contain adult themes and language etc. We ask that all in attendance understand and expect this.

If you already own a copy of the book, you can purchase a ticket alone for £3. You can purchase a ticket only here.

For those unable to afford a book or ticket at present, we have a limited amount of complementary books/tickets. Please contact the bookshop via bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com or call 07597365380.

One of our booksellers will lead the book club and everyone will discuss the book and some questions.

We always ask that you be respectful and kind whilst discussing the book and others’ opinions of it.

About the book

Norfolk, 990 AD. Deep in the Fens, isolated by a vast and treacherous mere, an order of holy sisters make their home. Under the steely guidance of Abbess Sigeburg they follow God’s path, looking to their infirmarian, Hilda, to provide what comfort and cures she can.

But when the mere takes a young servant boy, Sigeburg’s grip falters and Hilda quickly realizes this place holds secrets darker and more unholy than she can fathom.

Then proud Sister Wulfrun, a recent arrival to the convent, has a vision: a curse is upon them and change must be brought. Is she saint or serpent? To Hilda, Wulfrun is a signal bolder and brighter than any fire set – one she cannot help but follow . .