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Can you believe we're drawing to the end of the first Willoughby Book Club Reading Challenge already? We've really enjoyed getting stuck into books we might not have read otherwise, with our (rather daft) selection of prompts. How about you? Did you have a bumper year of books, or a rather slow and sluggish year? Were there any highlights or previously undiscovered gems? Here's how the WBC team found the Reading Challenge:   Chloe I managed to cover quite a lot in the WBC Reading Challenge and I have read a few things I wouldn’t normally have chosen, as well as books...

Here at The Willoughby Book Club, we absolutely love selecting books for our subscribers, and at this time of year, we enjoy channelling our expertise into choosing books that will be perfect presents for our nearest and dearest. After all, what would Christmas be without a book or two under the tree? With their power to transport us to different worlds and ignite our imaginations, they are timeless gifts which can create magical moments of connection between us all. By sharing books during the festive period, we hope to inspire joy, spark meaningful conversations, and build upon a love for reading that extends...

As the inevitable frenzy of Black Friday approaches, here at The Willoughby Book Club we've decided to do things a little differently and are embracing the spirit of Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday, which will take place on November 28th, is a global movement dedicated to giving back to our communities in various different ways. At Willoughby, we always seek to make a positive impact on the local community and beyond through thoughtful and compassionate actions, so Giving Tuesday is the perfect fit for us. This year, therefore, we are redirecting our focus from discounts and deals to something more meaningful. We will...

If your reading habits are influenced by the changing of the seasons, you might be finding yourself drawn to the more darker books on your bookshelves, to match the darker, gloomier nights! For half the Willoughby team, crime, mysteries, and thrillers all certainly get more attention during the autumn and winter months. There's something about drawing the curtains and shutting out the cold dark world outside that lends itself to getting cosy with a crime read. We’ve decided to give you some different recommendations that we think you should add to your bedside stack.   The Burning Girls by CJ...