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A relaxed reading group aimed at sufferers of depression and anxiety. Our current reading prompt is : A Haunted House Story

30/10/2026

It’s almost Halloween, and at Book and a Brew we love a spooky read!

This fortnight, we’re exploring every home-owners worst nightmare…

A Haunted House Story

There’s something about haunted houses that is so thrilling!

Whether the haunting is by ghosts we meet, or those we never do, the results can be chilling.

Or perhaps your choice will be about a friendly ghost? 😊

Let me know what you’ve chosen below ⬇️

16/10/2026

As the nights draw in and the days get shorter, it’s easy to feel fed up!

So let’s cheer ourselves up 😊

This fortnight’s prompt is:

A Feel Good Read

What’s your go-to comfort genre? What authors and tropes bring you joy?

That’s the place to start this fortnight.

I am LOVING my choice, and I can’t wait to hear what yours is. Tell us below ⬇️

02/10/2026

Hotels have always been places of intrigue.

And they often prove to be great settings for books!

That’s why this fortnight’s prompt is :

A Book Set in a Hotel

Perhaps it’s the maze of corridors.

Perhaps it’s the range of different guests, all together in one building.

Or it could be things going bump in the night 😬

Whether it’s a murder mystery, a cozy holiday romance, or even a non-fiction book about a famous hotel, there are so many choices for this prompt!

Tell us yours below ⬇️

11/09/2026

It’s Roald Dahl on Sunday!

That means our this fortnight is :

A Roald Dahl Book

It’s our first ever author-specific prompt 🤩

For many people, Roald Dahl was a huge part of their childhood.

He is undeniably part of the reason why I read as much as I do!

Viewed through a modern lens, there’s certainly an argument for re-appraisal.

But there is no doubt that characters like Matilda, James and Charlie have inspired children all over the world.

Your choice doesn’t have to be one of his children’s books though!

He was also an accomplished author of short stories and adult fiction.

I’ve picked a classic that I (whisper) DNF when I was a child 😳

Will I finish it this fortnight?

Let’s see!

Tell me your choice below ⬇️

28/08/2026

Booktok fans rejoice - this one’s for you 😊

This fortnight’s prompt is:

A Booktok Book

Love or hate it, there’s no doubt that Booktok has revolutionised the way we read.

Who could have conceived 10 years ago of a book going viral??

Whether it’s romantasy, a thriller, or a spicy romance, there’s a Booktok Book for every taste.

Don’t feel you need to delve into Booktok slop if you don’t want to (I won’t be 🤭).

But if that’s your thing, feel free!

We are no judgement zone, and anything goes with this prompt.

Happy reading! Let me know what you choose below ⬇️

20/08/2026

We’re back at Cannock Library on Saturday 22nd August, from 10:00 - 11:30, discussing all things Guilty Pleasures!

(The book variety 😉)

Why not come and see us if you’re around?

If you love to read and are looking for a new way to make friends, we could be the group you’ve been looking for.

See you there 😊

14/08/2026

We all have one…

Some are a bit silly, even a bit embarrassing.

Some are trashy.

Some are saucy.

And some are downright filthy 😉

This fortnight’s prompt is:

A Guilty Pleasure

This might be a genre you secretly like.

An author with consistently bad reviews.

Or even a trope you’re embarrassed to admit you like.

It could even be an author who has been cancelled 😬

Whatever your choice, let’s embrace our guilty pleasures and enjoy them openly this fortnight!

Tell me what you’ve chosen below ⬇️

31/07/2026

This fortnight, we’re trying something new!

Our prompt is :

A Genre You Don’t Usually Read

This prompt is yours to shape as you wish, so go as wild as you want!

Fantasy fans, why not try a romance novel?

Crime lovers, why not sample some historical fiction?

You never know, you may discover a new book you love.

Or even better, a new genre 😊

Have fun! Let me know what you’ve chosen below ⬇️

22/07/2026

We’ll be back at Cannock Library on Saturday 25th July from 10:00 - 11:30 😊

Why not come and see us if you’re free?

We’ll be chatting about our choices for this fortnight’s prompt (A Book With An Animal in the Title) and enjoying a catch up!

Book and a Brew are a lovely group of like-minded friends, and we love meeting new members 😊

17/07/2026

A hot summer calls for fun reading.

So that’s exactly what we’re doing this fortnight!

Our reading prompt is:

A Book With An Animal in the Title

There are so many choices for this one!

Of Mice and Men, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time would all be ideal for this prompt 😊

I’ve returned to my favourite genre - Historical Fiction - for this prompt.

I can’t wait to tell you all about my choice at our next meeting at Cannock Library next Saturday.

In the meantime, tell us what you’ve chosen below! ⬇️

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