Hay Reads Book Club edges away from the usual convention of inviting readers to discuss a single book - we open up our evenings instead to a more general celebration of our shared love of storytelling, be that by examining our chosen read from a writer's whole canon, or perhaps taking a theme or genre and finding what thrills or inspires us the most. At our Christmas 2026 meeting in December we are aiming to discover Scotland!
Please ask in the bookshop for input and recommendations.
JOIN US
Participation is free if the book is purchased in advance from North Books at a 10% discount. Otherwise it is £5 on the night. To join the group, please email Jules on jules@northbooks.co.uk. We now offer audio books via Libro FM.
You are welcome to come along to the first session for free to see if it’s your cup of tea but please register your interest in the bookshop.
THE WORK
The April session of Hay Reads.
Cluicheab Leabhraichean Hay Reads
Our Christmas meeting is always a lot of fun. We talk writers, themes, insights, revelations... and enjoy a Secret Santa book swap. It's on Wednesday 9th December and there's an Aladdin's Cave of treasures to unearth in our theme this year: Scotland. From 'Tartan Noir' or Scottish literary classics, to poetry, plays, essays and all sorts of non-fiction that explore Scotland's people, history and heritage - there are boundless ways to dip in and discover something new. Please ask in the bookshop for input and recommendations.
Please let either Peter (who runs Hay Reads) or Jules in the bookshop know if you are planning on attending so we can welcome you - new members always welcome although we try an limit attendees to 14.
Pop in for more guidance if you would like a steer on which title to read.