Meet some of the new Chapter 25 Book Club Hosts!

It's so exciting that so many people have heard of Chapter 25; what's more exciting is the fact that so many of you would like to join this warm and wonderful community of book-loving folks. We have recently launched more book clubs, many of which are second editions (or Volume Two's as you may have seen when you signed up to them) in cities where one club already exists, and others which are popping up in entirely new places. We figured it would be a great opportunity to introduce a few of them to you, and hopefully show you that entering a book club on your own isn't so bad when you have hosts as lovely as ours!

First up, we have Paige, who is hosting the Redditch Volume Two club!

What are you currently reading?

Wild Love, Elsie Silver

Name your most recent five-star read?

Play Along, Liz Tomforde

What are you most excited about hosting?

Getting to spend more time on my passion by meeting more like-minded people, who love books as much as I do. Creating a cosy space where everyone feels welcome is another thing I'm looking forward to doing! Plus discovering stories I might never have picked up myself!!

Tell us a little fact about yourself!

One of my favourite ways to read is by listening to the audiobook while reading on my kindle at the same time (I think it's called immersive reading). Don't knock it 'til you've tried it!

Next, meet Carla, who's debuting our Scarborough book club.

What are you currently reading?

Us, David Nicholls

Name your most recent five-star read?

A Single Man, Christopher Isherwood

What are you most excited about hosting?

I'm most excited to be able to meet fellow book lovers and just talk about books. I have a husband and two sons who try to listen to me go on about books but they're just not that interested!

Tell us a little fact about yourself!

I'm a journalist and the other day I covered the annual York Naked Bike Ride! It was... eye opening...

Lauryn will be running the Chapter 25 book club in Canterbury!

What are you currently reading?

The Vacation, John Marrs

Name your most recent five-star read?

The Nightingale, Kristin Hannah

What are you most excited about hosting?

Book chat!! Meeting new people who love all things bookish and giving people a space to explore new reads and genres!

Tell us a little fact about yourself!

I'm a huge mood reader and my favourite time of year for reading is October, as it is the perfect split for cosy reads and spooky reads!

Here is Holly, flying the flag for Chelmsford.

What are you currently reading?

The Echoes, Evie Wyld

Name your most recent five-star read?

The Names, Florence Knapp

What are you most excited about hosting?

Looking forward to meeting new book friends!

Tell us a little fact about yourself!

I have taken part in a Guinness World Record for the most people in the shape of a teacup!

Representing Chester le Street, Chapter 25 would like you to welcome Briony!

What are you currently reading?

Strong Female Character, Fern Brady

Name your most recent five-star read?

Song of Achilles, Madeline Miller

What are you most excited about hosting?

Meeting more people in the local area who are as book-mad as I am!

Tell us a little fact about yourself!

I have a four-year-old Staffy cross who is about 80% of my personality and topics of conversation!

Say hi to Sophie, who will be running the Darlington book club.

What are you currently reading?

The Ladie Upstairs, Jessie Elland

Name your most recent five-star read?

This is How You Remember It, Catherine Prasifka

What are you most excited about hosting?

I'm excited about meeting new people and reading things I may not usually pick (I've also heard our venue does great pizza!).

Tell us a little fact about yourself!

I also love travelling, cooking, and I'm learning Spanish.

And lastly, we have Ellie (me!), running our Hull Volume 2 club.

What are you currently reading?

The River and The Star (an arc copy of the second book in The Warring Gods duology), Gabriela Romero Lacruz

Name your most recent five-star read?

Sunrise on the Reaping, Suzanne Collins

What are you most excited about hosting?

Aside from making loads of new bookish friends, I'm excited to get loads of recs that I may not have considered before!

Tell us a little fact about yourself!

My 9-5 is spent as a winemaker, and when I'm not reading or at work I love to bake for my friends and family.

And (for now...) that's a wrap on our host introductions. If you're wondering if a Chapter 25 book club exists near you, make sure to keep an eye on our website, where you can see all our new club memberships. And while you're at it, you may as well follow us on Insta too, where we update you on membership availability!