Storyhouse Women Book Club

Calling all like-minded individuals of all ages with a love of books, feminism and sticking it to the Patriarchy!

Come along and gather once a month to chat. This is an all-inclusive group for anyone looking for some interesting discussions and who would like to make a change – one book at a time!

12 books have been carefully selected by the members of the group.

28th January 2026 – Must Read Recommendation ‘Milkman’ by Anna Burns (368 pages)

25th February 2026 – Ageing (Storyhouse Women Festival Selection) ‘I Feel Bad About My Neck’ by Nora Ephron (224 pages)

25th March 2026 – Neurodiversity & Disability (Storyhouse Women Festival Selection) ‘Strong Female Character’ by Fern Brady (288 pages)

29th April 2026 – Romantasy ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ by Sarah J. Maas (429 pages)

27th May 2026 – Local Author Spotlight ‘Sea State’ by Tabitha Lasley (240 pages)

24th June 2026 – Women’s Prize for Non Fiction Winner 2025 ‘The Story of a Heart’ by Rachel Clarke (257 pages)

29th July 2026 – Women’s Prize for Fiction Winner 2025 The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden (262 pages)

26th August 2026 – Holiday Read ‘Happy Place’ by Emily Henry (400 pages)

30th September 2026 – Banned Book ‘Persepolis’ by Marjane Satrapi (160 pages)

28th October 2026 – Classic ‘Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelley (202 pages)

25th November 2026 – Historical Fiction ‘The Manningtree Witches’ by A. K. Blakemore (321 pages)

30th December 2026 – Memoir ‘Book of Lives’ by Margaret Atwood (624 pages)

For any questions, please contact the organisers by storyhousewomenbookclub@gmail.com  or visit their page.