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Book Club News: June Issue
Hello Book Clubbers,
In this issue, you can take your pick of fiction for book lovers from our current forum discussions. Freya Sampson’s The Busybody Book Club features a crime-solving book group, Julie Clark’s The Ghostwriter delivers suspense in the form of a writerly family drama, and Sophie Austin’s The Lamplighter’s Bookshop brings bookselling to British historical romance.
Also be sure to check out the variety of books in our summer reading list, which has something to suit every reader and book club.
Plus, our comprehensive book club guide is almost here! Scroll down for a look at the cover and a chance to sign up for early access.
Thanks for reading,
The BookBrowse Team
Book Club Discussions
Discussions are open to all! If you’d like to participate, you can do so by creating an account here. Please note that discussions can contain spoilers.
The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson
From the Jacket Having recently moved from London to a small Cornish seaside village, Nova Davies started a book club at the local community center, but so far it's a disaster. The five members disagree on everything, and to make matters worse, a significant sum of money is stolen during one of the meetings, putting the much-loved community center at risk. Suspicion for the theft falls on book club member Michael, especially when he disappears and a dead body turns up at his house. But the book club has their own theories. |  |
From the Discussion
“I loved this book. I am a sucker for good character development of a quirky cast of characters, and this book fit the bill. I especially enjoyed the relationships within the book club.” —Susan_W1
“I would recommend this to any book club where they are looking for a good book that has great characters and a good ending.” —Nancy_D
See what people are saying in response to this question: Each of the book club members has a specific genre of book they particularly like to read. Do you have a favorite genre you come back to time and again?
The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark
From the Jacket The Taylor family shatters in a single night when two teenage siblings are found dead in their own home. The only surviving sibling, Vincent, never shakes the whispers and accusations that he was the one who killed them. Decades later, the legend only grows as his career as a horror writer skyrockets. Ghostwriter Olivia Dumont has spent her entire professional life hiding the fact that she is the only child of Vincent Taylor. Now on the brink of financial ruin, she's offered a job to ghostwrite her father's last book. |  |
From the Discussion
"An excellent mystery. It will be a great discussion for book clubs.” —Paula_Walters
“I loved this story. There were so many tidbits hidden in every chapter…This book was its own kind of treasure hunt and the perfect slow burn.” —Mimi_M
See what people are saying in response to this question: Would you ever want to be a ghostwriter—doing the work in the background but never acknowledged—or do you prefer to be the star?
The Lamplighter’s Bookshop by Sophie Austin
From the Jacket When Evelyn Seaton answers an advertisement for an assistant at a forgotten bookshop in York, she is not the only one with something to hide. There she meets the enigmatic and prickly William Morton, an aspiring writer keeping secrets of his own. But when the walls that Evelyn has built around herself start to crumble, there is only one person she can turn to. |  |
From the Discussion
“Having been in a reading slump for over two weeks, this book was just what I needed. Light, historical, about a bookshop, and a little romance thrown in.” —Sandi
“I was drawn in by the detail of the period…I think anyone who likes historical fiction, especially books set in the UK, would enjoy this book.” —Susan_W1
See what people are saying in response to this question: William asks his uncle if Jack’s right when he says that “If you care for someone…then you should let them see all of who you are. He says that’s what love is” (p. 253). What’s your opinion on the subject?
Our 2025 Summer Reading List
Whether you’re planning for a vacation, a staycation, or just enjoying the warm days ahead, we’re here to help you map out your summer reading. Splash into the summer spirit with absorbing beach reads, stories that evoke the season, and books for letting your mind relax and unfurl. … continued |  |
Discussions
Discussions are open to all, so please join us! If you would like to receive a message when a particular discussion opens, you can sign up for a one-time notification. You can also find inspiration for your book club among our more than 200 past discussions. Currently, we’re discussing The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson, The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark, and The Lamplighter’s Bookshop by Sophie Austin, among many other books. Starting this week, we feature Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor. |  |
Early Access: The BookBrowse Book Club Guide
All our best book club advice, all in one place. Building off of our Inner Lives of Book Clubs report and over two decades of research, we’re excited to announce that BookBrowse will be releasing A Club of One’s Own, a comprehensive guide for book club leaders looking to start and lead thriving book clubs. If you'd like to be one of the first to have access and get an exclusive discount, fill out our form by clicking below. |  |
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