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We're up to our oxters here with Christmas orders (thank you so much, each of you who have ordered with us!) and it has left little time for reading. However, book people always find time to squeeze in time with a book, and so have we. Here's what we've been reading recently. Orbital by Samantha Harvey Firstly, congratulations to Samantha Harvey on winning The Booker Prize this year! I purchased Orbital a week or so before the winning announcement and let me tell you how glad I was that I had! Despite its small size, it really packs a punch...

As the frenzy of Black Friday and intensity of the Christmas period begin to step up, The Willoughby Book Club has decided to do things a little differently again this year and we're embracing the spirit of Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday, taking place on 3rd December, is a growing global movement dedicated to giving back and harnessing the power of community in all sorts of interesting and innovative 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 we'll be...

Receiving a book as a gift is possibly one of the loveliest things to experience as a reader. As a child, the books given to us as presents influence our reading tastes for years to come, shaping our literary journeys one suggestion at a time. As adults, we can often forget how special a well-considered bookish gift can be. It's a portable message of love and care, from a person who has taken the time and thought to select a title especially with you in mind. Bookish presents don't need to be ostentatious or loud. They can be as simple...

Christmas Gift Guide Christmas is fast approaching, and at The Willoughby Book Club we're excited for the festive season! The Christmas tree is up, the office is decorated, and the Santa hats are firmly on our heads as the book elves select titles for you and your loved ones! If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the gifting options out there, we invite you to make yourself a lovely cuppa, have a sit down, take a well-earned deep breath, and explore some of the gorgeous gifts available from the Willoughby Book Club this Christmas.  For the person who loves reading, but you don't know what...