Spooky Reading as the Night Draws In - The Willoughby Book Club
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Spooky Reading as the Night Draws In

'Tis the season to be spooky...

Tis the season to be spooky! The leaves are turning brown, the nights are dark, and the rain feels never-ending. It’s the perfect time to grab a book and settle in, as we have plenty of spooky reads for you to sink your teeth into this October.

Whether you enjoy horror, psychological thrillers or a slightly more tame ghostly tale, we have something for everyone! The team at Willoughby have been busy carefully curating the perfect spooky reads for you.

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Angela Carter

 Born in 1940 in a quiet suburb in Eastbourne, Angela Carter was one of the boldest and original writers of the 20th century. Breaking various long-established taboos Carter’s work centred on women and the control of their own narrative.

Being provocative and subversive in nature work is intertwined with violent and graphic content. Drawing on an eclectic range of influences ranging from the gothic to fairy tales, she carefully crafted stories that have a modern edge.

Reading with Children - How to get started? - The Willoughby Book Club
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Reading with Children - How to get started?

Introducing your child to the wonderful world of books and reading can feel intimidating, but don't be daunted! Reading with your child can be a pleasure to treasure, with the potential to open the door to worlds of imagination and knowledge.

Use our tips and tricks to help create some time for stress-free togetherness that you and your child can both enjoy rather than just another chore. 

Let's make reading time something to look forward to!

Long hot summer reads - The Willoughby Book Club
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Long hot summer reads
When I think of summer, I think of languor and indulgence, of long, hazy days, where the normal demarcations of time dissolve like mirages. I think of nature, of parched lawns, of burgeoning romances and tensions, of still air, good food and blue seas.
Dreamy Holiday Locations in Books - The Willoughby Book Club
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Dreamy Holiday Locations in Books

Have you braved air and ferry chaos this summer to travel to a well-earned trip abroad? Or are you soaking up the record-breaking heat in the comfort of your own back garden?

After the Covid years we all deserve a break, and whether or not you're getting away we've put together some suggestions to whet your appetite for gorgeous holiday locations to be found within the pages of a book: to be enjoyed by the pool, on the seashore, or from your local park.

The Best of Armchair Travel - The Willoughby Book Club
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The Best of Armchair Travel
Sometimes there's nothing nicer than snuggling down in the comfort and safety of your favourite armchair to explore the world via the bravery and derring do of others!
Travel without the hassle and worry with some of our favourite writers
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Team Willoughby's Holiday Reading
Find out what books we've stored up for our holiday reading... as you know there's nothing worse than being stuck without a good read!
Pride at 50 - The Willoughby Book Club
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Pride at 50

Happy Pride Month, everyone!

Can you believe that 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the first official UK Pride march?

This one is for you… Arundhati Roy - The Willoughby Book Club
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This one is for you… Arundhati Roy
A contemporary diamond in the rough amongst the world of literature, Arundhati Roy's work is infused with a strong spirit and a search for freedom. Author, actor, and activist, Roy’s literary masterpieces intertwine with her own personal involvement in India’s political, environmental, and human right causes
Reading Aloud - The Willoughby Book Club
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Reading Aloud
Nowadays we seem to think reading aloud is reserved just for bedtime stories and little kids. But honestly, reading aloud benefits everyone and we do it a lot more than you may think
Memorable Mothers - The Willoughby Book Club
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Memorable Mothers
It's Mother’s Day and here at Willoughby we’ve been discussing and compiling a list of our favourite mothers in literature. We asked ourselves: What makes a mother? A mother can be a guide, an emotional support, a burden, a friend, she can have a wand and tiara even. Sometimes, a mother isn’t a mother at all. Like families, mothers come in all forms and guises. Sometimes a book can feel like a mother. We may feel comforted, protected and guided by the pages of our stories.
#BreaktheBias - The Willoughby Book Club
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#BreaktheBias
This year’s International Women’s Day and Women's History Month, the theme is #BreaktheBias. The campaign wants to help promote a world where difference and inclusion are celebrated and stereotypes, bias and discrimination are relegated to the history books!
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Jolabokaflod

One of my favourite things about the holidays is traditions. Weather it’s small family traditions like wearing matching Christmas jumpers...

This is Dedicate to the One I Love. - The Willoughby Book Club
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This is Dedicate to the One I Love.

For Emily by Katherine Slee is a warm and uplifting novel about Emily, who’s grandmother, a famous children’s author named Catriona...

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