Anne and Jenny explain
We met at the school gates where we started our first book club with friends. As seasoned book clubbers and knowing how important it is to choose the right book for your club, we set up The Reading Den. Our ethos is simple - to share our top reads so you get the best book club experience. We keep it simple, fresh and varied.
How does it work?
Each month we present 3 contrasting book selections designed to provide a balanced choice for your book club, as illustrated below.
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Our independently and expertly chosen selections come with concise reviews, tailored for book clubs together with useful ice-breaker questions to initiate your book club discussions. All of our previous selections are put in our library for easy access at any book club meeting. With help from like-minded friends and book clubs we only recommend books that secure excellent scores with interesting points for discussion.
We literally are your “word of mouth” for books – helping you cut through the bookshop clutter to find the perfect read.
For people new to book clubs, we have our top Den reads (Den’s Dozen), our favourite authors and a platform to share your reading ideas with us. The Reading Den also offers gift ideas and subscription packages for yourself or “bookworm” friends and family. The monthly newsletter is free or you can follow us on Instagram or twitter.
ABOUT US
ANNE
Anne had a successful and vibrant career in a top London PR agency working for the world’s super brands. Open the kitchen cupboard and (as her daughter would say) she’s probably worked for them.
After hanging up her tools for family life and a better work/life/balance she returned to her love of books - a past-time that blossomed thanks to her English and Drama degree.
JENNY
Jenny is passionate about reading, theatre and cinema. She worked for over twenty five years at the British American Drama Academy and was a Trustee of The Comedy School for 15 years. She lives with her family in South London.
Jenny read History at Southampton in the mid ‘80s and her taste in reading is truly eclectic!
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