We believe that books connect us and book clubs prove this to be true.
Rule one of book club; don’t talk about book club
…which can’t be true because our book clubs have grown through word of mouth. We host book clubs for children and adults who love sharing their thoughts about a book – good or bad – with like minded people.
Children are put into different groups, based on age. Their purpose is for children to meet ‘their people’ – a tribe of book lovers who feel confident exchanging thoughts within a fun and informal setting. Groups are based on social skills and not reading ability and are free to attend. We just ask that you purchase your book from Red Lion Books
Adult book clubs happen during the daytime at Red Lion Books, over coffee and biscuits (or tea!). Evening events include supper and are hosted by Appetite Book Club
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Our Book Clubs
Our youngest group (age 7-10)
Red Lion Books lead the discussions for this age group by gently encouraging members to share their voice but respecting the children who prefer to observe.
Our middle group (age 11-13)
Red Lion Books join in the discussions which are very much led by the children themselves.
Our teen group (age 14-16)
Red Lion Books offers the space for young adults to meet but we don’t join in the conversations (unless asked to!).
Adult book group in the evening is run by Appetite Book Club
Appetite Book Club meet at various venues in Colchester over a 2-course supper and a glass of wine. Please email appetite.book.club@gmail.com for more information about this event
Book Clubs
Why Join?
Widen your reading
Ask about our latest book choice
Meet like minded people
Bookies are some of the best kind of people
Challenge your views
by hearing both sides of the story
Feel heard
We want to hear your opinion
Buy Books
Our Best Sellers
Some of the books we can't stop recommending.
