What we’re about
Welcome to Croydon Bookworms Club! 📚🐛
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Are you a book lover in Croydon eager to explore literature beyond your comfort zone? Join our diverse group as we dive into a wide range of genres and reading styles! Our club has two branches, so there’s something for every type of reader:
- Bingo Book Club 🎉
In our Bingo Book Club, we pick standalone books from any genre—slice-of-life, thrillers, romance, horror, fantasy, you name it! Each meetup features a fun Bingo twist to keep discussions lively. Perfect for readers who love variety and trying new genres without a big commitment. - Fantasy Series Book Club 🌌
This branch is all about tackling epic fantasy series, one book at a time. Each month, we read the next installment in a series, with no pressure to keep going if it doesn’t hook us. We’re here to enjoy the journey and motivate each other to finally finish those long series together.
Our monthly meetups at the Dog & Bull pub provide the perfect setting to chat about our latest reads over a glass of wine, pints of beer, or your favorite soft drink.
Expand your literary horizons, meet fellow book enthusiasts, and share great conversations in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Let’s talk books and have some fun together! 📖✨
Upcoming events
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Bingo Book Club 📚🎉: Mort by Terry Pratchett
The Spread Eagle , The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1NX, Croydon, GBMort by Terry Pratchett (288 pages)
Genre: Fantasy, Satire, ComedySummary:
When Death takes on an apprentice, things are bound to get… complicated. Mort follows a bumbling young man who becomes Death’s assistant—learning the ropes of the afterlife, swinging a scythe, and discovering that meddling with fate can get messy. It’s witty, sharp, and surprisingly heartfelt, blending Pratchett’s trademark humor with reflections on destiny, duty, and what it means to live (or die) well.***
Join Our Book Club Bingo! 💀📚
For our December pick, we’re closing out the year with something lighter—equal parts funny, clever, and weirdly comforting. Come laugh, ponder life’s big questions, and of course, play a round of Book Club Bingo!How It Works:
💀 Grab Your Bingo Card: Get your custom card with quotes, characters, and absurd moments from the book.
✅ Mark Your Cards: Tick off squares during the discussion.
🎉 Shout “Bingo!” Be the first to complete 2 rows, columns, or diagonals.
📚 Win a Book: Two lucky readers will take home a new read!
Expect laughs, existential musings, and possibly one or two terrible puns (it’s Pratchett, after all).📍 The Spread Eagle in Croydon
📅 10th of December 2025 (Wednesday) at 7:00 PM
Come toast the end of the year with Death himself—he’s surprisingly good company. ☠️✨15 attendees
Bingo Book Club 📚🎉: Beartown by Fredrik Backman
The Spread Eagle , The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1NX, Croydon, GBBeartown by Fredrik Backman (432 pages)
Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Small-Town Drama, SportsSummary:
In the small town of Beartown, hockey isn’t just a sport — it’s survival. When the junior ice hockey team carries the hopes of the community, pressure mounts on its young players. But one night changes everything, and the aftermath exposes hidden fractures: loyalty, silence, power, and the cost of protecting the ones we love. Moving, raw, and unflinchingly honest, Beartown is a story about a town that refuses to look away — and the individuals forced to reckon with truth, justice, and hope.
Trigger Warning: This book contains themes of sexual assault, violence, and trauma. Please take care while reading.***
Join Our Book Club Bingo! 🏒📚
For our January pick, we’re diving into a powerful and emotional story that will spark big conversations — with a side of Book Club Bingo, of course!How It Works:
🎲 Grab Your Bingo Card: We’ll give you a custom card with prompts and themes from the book.
✅ Mark Your Cards: Tick off squares during our discussion.
🎉 Shout “Bingo!”: First to complete 2 rows, columns, or diagonals wins.
🎁 Win a Book: Two lucky winners will go home with a new read!Expect a night of heartfelt discussion on community, resilience, morality, and what it means to belong. Come ready to share your favourite passages and bold opinions!
📍 The Spread Eagle in Croydon
📅 14th of January 2026 (Wednesday) at 7:00 PMAre you ready to step onto the ice with Beartown? ❄️🏒
9 attendees
✨ NEW Sci-Fi Series: Wool by Hugh Howey (Silo Series Book 1) 🔦🏙️📚
The Spread Eagle , The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1NX, Croydon, GBWool by Hugh Howey (576 pages)
Genre: Science Fiction • Dystopian • Post-ApocalypticSummary:
In a future where the world outside is deadly and toxic, humanity survives deep underground in a massive silo. Every rule is meant to protect the people—but also to keep them silent. When one woman dares to ask questions and uncover the truth, the walls of this fragile society begin to crack.Wool is a haunting, slow-burn dystopia told across five interconnected novellas, each peeling back another layer of the mystery. It’s the story that inspired the hit Apple TV+ series Silo—a gripping blend of secrecy, survival, and human resilience in a world that feels all too possible.
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Join the Sci-Fi/Fantasy Series Squad! 🚀📚
If you’ve ever gotten halfway through a fantasy or sci-fi series and needed a little group support to finish, this is your crew. We’re reading one book a month together—so you can keep pace, stay motivated, and enjoy deep-dive discussions without feeling overwhelmed.***
How It Works:
🪐 Series Focus: We're tackling one sci-fi or fantasy book per month. First up in 2026: Wool by Hugh Howey. If it’s a hit with the group, we’ll move on to the rest of the Silo series.
🙌 No Pressure Zone: Didn’t finish the book? No stress. Come anyway—we’ll chat about the world-building, characters, favorite quotes, and wildest twists.***
📍 Join us at the Spread Eagle in Croydon on the 28th of January 2026 at 7:00 PM
Grab a drink, imagine life underground, and let’s dive into this claustrophobic sci-fi world together—one secret at a time.8 attendees
Past events
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