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Upcoming events.
September Brunch Book Club
We’re kicking off autumn with one of the most talked-about debuts of the year, Yesteryear!
A darkly funny, unsettling and razor-sharp exploration of womanhood, performance, trad-wife culture and the impossible expectations placed on women to create the “perfect” life.
Equal parts psychological spiral, social satire and feminist horror, Yesteryear asks urgent questions about identity, authenticity, motherhood, religion, fame and the roles women are expected to perform — both online and offline.
October Brunch Book Club
This October we’re heading to Blame Gloria Clapham Junction for The Names by Florence Knapp. Be prepared for a breathtaking and emotionally devastating novel that explores domestic abuse, identity, autonomy and the quiet moments that alter the course of a life forever.
We’ll be taking our butts to the hotspot that is Blame Gloria for an afternoon of club classics, cocktails, drag performances and deeply emotional literary discussion, which honestly feels like exactly the right energy for this book.
November Brunch Book Club
For our final Brunch Book Club of the year, we’re heading to one of our faves Scarlett Green in Soho. Much like our venue, our book is sure to be a firm favourite too! This month we'll be reading Heart the Lover by Lily King. This is her follow up to Writers and Lovers, which we also read for Brunch Book Club way back when!
Beautifully observed and emotionally devastating in that quietly precise Lily King way, Heart the Lover explores the stories we tell ourselves about love, who gets remembered, and whether forgiveness can truly rewrite the past. It's a wise, tender and emotionally rich novel about friendship, first love, ambition and the enduring power of the choices we make when we’re young.
June Brunch Book Club
On a farm choking with heat and secrets, two boys meet and a hidden bond forms. The South by Tash Aw is radiant, painful, longing. Join us for our online discussion then slip into Megan’s Old Town, Clapham. Fairy-lit ceilings, olive trees overhead, sharing plates and mimosas: the kind of brunch that feels like a day-off, even when it’s just midday.
Author Event: Whatever Happened to Madeline Stone?
Join Brunch Book Club for a special event with Louise O'Neill, celebrating Whatever Happened to Madeline Stone?. Start the day with an online discussion and live author Q&A, before coming together for an intimate brunch at Utter Waffle with Louise joining us in person.
May Brunch Book Club
In May, we’re reading Minbak by Ela Lee — a haunting, multi-generational novel set between South Korea and London that explores family, exile and the echoes of history. Join us for thoughtful conversation and brunch at Bondi Green, Paddington — a sun-soaked canal-side haven for book lovers and brunchers alike.
Special Event: Open, Heaven
Brunch Book Club invites you to a special event exploring Open, Heaven by Seán Hewitt, a tender coming-of-age novel about first love, longing and emotional risk. This intimate Brunch Book Club event includes an advanced copy of the book, a live online discussion, and an in-person brunch in Southwark, London. Perfect for readers who enjoy emotionally rich fiction and meaningful conversation, this event offers a thoughtful, friendly space to connect through books and brunch.
April Brunch Book Club
When grief redefines your world, how do you build a new one? Join us for Show Me Where It Hurts, Claire Gleeson’s piercing debut about loss, trauma and the fragile threads of recovery. Then we’ll descend into the moody depths of Flesh & Buns, where bao buns, smoky skewers, and fizzy drinks await. Share stories, sip something warm (or sharp), and lean on the literary company around you.
Special Event: I Dreamed of You
Join Brunch Book Club for a special multi-part event celebrating I Dreamed of You, the striking debut novel by Pim Wangtechawat. The day begins with an online book discussion, followed by a live author Q&A, before coming together in person for brunch at Timmy Green in Victoria — with Pim joining us. A thoughtful, well-paced experience combining meaningful discussion, direct access to the author and genuine connection over brunch.
Paint and Sip
Paint & Sip with Brunch Book Club is a relaxed, creative social evening focused on community, connection, and beautiful conversation — no book required.
Join us at Social Pottery in Balham for a guided pottery painting session, fizz on arrival, and plenty of time to chat and connect in a welcoming, beginner-friendly space. Perfect for solo attendees, long-time members, and anyone curious about what Brunch Book Club is all about.
Special Event: Murder Bimbo
Join Brunch Book Club for a special limited-capacity event celebrating Murder Bimbo by Rebecca Novack, a sharp, darkly funny novel exploring truth, power and performance in the digital age. This intimate event includes an advanced copy of the book, a live online discussion, and an in-person brunch in Covent Garden. Designed for readers who love bold books and thoughtful conversation, this Brunch Book Club special offers a relaxed, welcoming space to connect over books, brunch and brilliant conversation.
February Brunch Book Club
From the award-winning author of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous comes a luminous new novel about unexpected friendship, chosen family and finding beauty in survival. This month, we’ll be diving into Ocean Vuong’s tender, transformative The Emperor of Gladness, then raising a glass (or a sundae!) at The 411 in Angel for a brunch that’s pure good vibes.
January Brunch Book Club
What would you sacrifice to hold on to the ones you love? Grace Walker’s The Merge is a hauntingly imaginative exploration of memory, identity and connection. Join us as we begin a brand new year of Brunch Book Club with this powerful debut — part speculative fiction, part emotional family drama — followed by cocktails and conversation at The Alchemist, St Martin’s Lane.