What we’re about
We are a diverse and friendly bunch who love books, reading, and chatting about books, reading, and everything in between.
During the session, we discuss the last book we’ve chosen, and put forward suggestions for the next one. We then choose the next book using a randomiser.
The vibe is informal, and you do not need to have read the entire book to come along. That said, if you haven’t finished it, expect all of the spoilers!
Respectful discussion and debate is encouraged, and the range of genres and topics reflects the diversity of the group, which helps keep things fresh and intriguing🍋
Time and place
We meet every month (usually the first Monday, unless it’s a Bank Holiday) at 7pm for a 7.30pm start, with a break halfway. The events ‘end’ at 9pm, but a number of us stay afterward to socialise.
Our venue is the Thomas Wolsey - a cosy Tudor pub on St Peter’s Street in the ‘Saints’ area of Ipswich. We meet in one of the upstairs rooms - please check with the bar staff on arrival if you’re unsure.
Free parking is available right outside if you're lucky, otherwise Cromwell Square and Cardinal Park car parks are close by.
Ipswich railway station and Tower Ramparts and Cattle Market bus stations are also within walking distance.
Who can join?
All ages and backgrounds are welcome - we are an inclusive group.
The event is completely free to club members, and although most of us buy a drink from the bar, it’s not compulsory.
To become a member, please use your real name (first name at least) on your profile, and have an identifiable picture of you in your avatar (profile pic), before you click ‘join’.
This helps us to welcome new members, while also keeping everyone safe.
Want to ask something?
If you have any questions about the group, please get in touch with the host, Beren, on Meetup.
Otherwise, we look forward to meeting (and reading with) you soon🙂
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Book 84: Metroland by Julian BarnesThomas Wolsey Ipswich, Ipswich
December's book is Metroland by Julian Barnes, as chosen by Wilfred.
As it's nearly Christmas, you're invited to bring some nibbles to share 🐿
We meet at 7pm to get drinks and catch up, and start at 7.30pm.
We have a break midway through, and everyone is welcome to stay on afterwards for further chat.
The upstairs room has been booked at the Thomas Wolsey pub in Ipswich.
We use this this pub because:
- There's parking nearby in the Cromwell Square car park (there is a charge). Or it may be possible to park on the road
- The upstairs room has been booked just for us. (Club-friendly pub.)
- It's reasonably central. Map
- No loud music, so that we can chat and be heard
- It's also walking distance from several places to buy hot food
We tend to follow a pattern in that the person who suggested the book says a few things about it before we all chat about it.
Towards the end, we then chat about what we'd like to read next. We then use a random number generator to pick the next read.
We do cover a wide range of genres - so be prepared to read beyond your favourite stuff.
If you want to chat before showing up or would prefer to meet outside, you can message Beren on Meetup.
