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Books and Brews, Book Club First Tuesday of every month. A local social group for all kinds of readers.

Whether you enjoy a physical book, audio book or Ebook everyone is welcome. 📚
7pm @ Books and Brews

✨ Plot Twist for Next Month! ✨​Our next book club pick is Station Eleven! By Emily St. John Mandel​Because we only have ...
13/10/2026

✨ Plot Twist for Next Month! ✨

​Our next book club pick is Station Eleven! By Emily St. John Mandel

​Because we only have 3 weeks until our next meeting, we’ve chosen a shorter, highly compelling read.

​Station Eleven is a gripping post-apocalyptic story following a fast-spreading flu pandemic known as the Georgia Flu that wipes out over 95% of the human population and collapses modern civilization.
​Core Premise & Timelines:
• The Collapse: The story begins during a production of King Lear in Toronto, where famous actor Arthur Leander suffers a fatal heart attack on stage—the exact same night the deadly pandemic strikes and unravels global society.
• Multiple Eras: The narrative jumps seamlessly between the days leading up to the collapse, the immediate aftermath, and twenty years into the future.

​📚 Copies are available to order right now from Holyhead Books & Brew! ☕

​(Looking ahead: The following month December we will be reading Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak as per poll votes, which will also be available to order via Books & Brew!)

​We can’t wait to dive into this one with you all! ☕📖

13/10/2026

📚 Thank You to Everyone Who Came to Book Club! ☕

​This month, we discussed A Street Cat Called Bob by James Bowen. Together, our group awarded it 2.5 stars. ⭐

​We found it to be an easy read that was accessible in both its language and topic. While it's a touching true story, many of us felt it was a bit oversimplified—glossed over some of the genuine hardships in order to appeal broadly to all readers, whilst being slightly repetitive.

​We always love hearing everyone's honest perspectives! Stay tuned for our next announcement, and thank you for being such a wonderful part of the Books & Brews community! 📖

Hey everyone! 📚🐾​Just a quick reminder that our rearranged book club meeting is happening tomorrow at 7:00 PM! Books and...
12/10/2026

Hey everyone! 📚🐾

​Just a quick reminder that our rearranged book club meeting is happening tomorrow at 7:00 PM! Books and Brews Ltd

​We’ll be sharing our thoughts on A Street Cat Called Bob. Can't wait to hear what you all thought of James and Bob's story—see you tomorrow evening! ✨

06/10/2026

Hello everyone, sorry to announce that the book club will be cancelled for tonight. Jess has unfortunately come down with a bout of sickness and won't be able to host, I'd do it myself but I'm also not 100% is it the weather? is it the flu? I don't know but we'd like to suggest postponing to next Tuesday if you're able to make it. Sorry again for the inconvenience ❤️

👋 Just a quick reminder: our Books & Brews Book Club meetup is Tomorrow at 7:00 PM! We'll be discussing A Street Cat Cal...
05/10/2026

👋 Just a quick reminder: our Books & Brews Book Club meetup is Tomorrow at 7:00 PM! We'll be discussing A Street Cat Called Bob.

​Grab your book, settle in with your favorite brew ☕, and see you there!

October options please use the poll
27/09/2026

October options please use the poll

👋Next Month's Book Selection: A Street Cat Called Bob 😺 by James Bowen. Get ready for an unforgettable read! 📚​This hear...
03/09/2026

👋Next Month's Book Selection: A Street Cat Called Bob 😺 by James Bowen.

Get ready for an unforgettable read! 📚

​This heartwarming, true-to-life story follows James, a struggling street musician in London, whose life changes forever when he crosses paths with an injured ginger stray cat named Bob. 😺 What starts as a chance encounter turns into an extraordinary journey of healing, unlikely friendship, and second chances.

​(Note for sensitive readers: While Bob faces some rough patches as a stray early on, this is an uplifting journey, and no animals are harmed in the story. ❤️)

​Whether you're an animal lover or just looking for a genuinely comforting read, this one is guaranteed to stick with you. 🐈

​Grab your copy now available Books and Brews Ltd settle in with your favorite brew, and come ready for a wonderful discussion.

Thank you everyone who joined us yesterday. Here are our thoughts .... ​Book Club Review: The Nightingale -by Kristin Ha...
02/09/2026

Thank you everyone who joined us yesterday. Here are our thoughts ....

​Book Club Review: The Nightingale -by Kristin Hannah
​Rating: 2.5 / 5 Stars ⭐

​The Verdict: A true "Marmite" read—it deeply polarized the group, resulting in a stark split between those who connected with the emotional weight and those who bounced off it.

​The Appeal (The "Love It" Camp👍): For those who enjoyed it, the novel delivered a powerful, sweeping emotional journey. Readers looking to be moved, gripped by high-stakes historical drama, and put through the wringer by intense character arcs found a lot to sink their teeth into.

​The Critique (The "Hate It" Camp👎): For others, the heavy emotional manipulation and relentless tragedy felt overwhelming rather than cathartic. Readers who prefer books as a form of pure escapism or lighter relief found the grim subject matter and melodrama tough to get through.

What were your thoughts ❓❓

Books & Brews Book Club Reminder 📚☕️👋 ​Just a quick reminder that we are meeting this coming Tuesday 1st September at 7:...
28/08/2026

Books & Brews Book Club Reminder 📚☕️

👋 ​Just a quick reminder that we are meeting this coming Tuesday 1st September at 7:00 PM!

​We’ll be gathering at our usual spot Books and Brews Ltd to discuss our latest read, The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Whether you finished every page, loved it, or just want to come along for a chat and a brew, we would love to see you there.
​See you on Tuesday, and have a great weekend.

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