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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 (4+)
See all- Bingo Book Club 📚🎉 : Dolores Claiborne by Stephen KingThe Spread Eagle , Croydon
Details
Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King (305 pages)
Genre: Psychological Thriller, SuspenseSummary:
In Dolores Claiborne, a tough, no-nonsense housekeeper confesses to the decades-old murder of her husband while under suspicion for a second, more recent death. Told entirely as one chilling monologue, this gripping psychological thriller explores trauma, resilience, and the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of a small-town life. It's a haunting portrait of a woman pushed to her limits—and what happens when she finally breaks.Join Our Book Club Bingo! 📚🎉
Come along for a gripping and emotionally intense discussion, with a twist! We’ll be playing Book Club Bingo to spark conversation and fun.How It Works:
📖 Grab Your Bingo Card: We’ll provide unique bingo cards with thought-provoking prompts related to the book.
✅ Mark Your Cards: As we chat, tick off the squares that match our discussion.
🎉 Shout “Bingo!” Be the first to complete 2 rows, columns, or diagonals to win!
🎁 Prize Alert! The 2 winners get a free book—so bring your boldest hot takes!Join us for our next Croydon Bookworms pub meet-up as we delve into the raw and powerful voice of Dolores Claiborne. If you enjoy complex characters, moral ambiguity, and a story that pulls no punches—this one’s for you.
📍 The Spread Eagle in Croydon
📅 16th of September 2025 (Tuesday) at 7:00 PMWe’re ready to hear what you think Dolores did or didn’t do. 👀
- Bingo Book Club 📚🎉: A Dowry of Blood by S.T. GibsonThe Spread Eagle , Croydon
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson (248 pages)
Genre: Gothic Horror, Dark Fantasy, Queer RetellingSummary:
This is not a love story, but a story of survival, obsession, and liberation. A Dowry of Blood reimagines the tale of Dracula’s first bride as she breaks her silence after centuries of devotion. Written as a lyrical confession, the novel traces her transformation from a devoted consort to a woman reclaiming her power, set against a backdrop of blood, betrayal, and gothic romance.
Trigger Warning: This book contains themes of emotional abuse, manipulation, and intimate partner violence. Please take care while reading.Join Our Book Club Bingo! 📚🩸
For our spooky season pick, we’re diving into something atmospheric, intense, and deeply emotional—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 hauntingly fun night exploring found family, toxic relationships, queerness, and what it means to take your power back. Come ready to share your favourite quotes and hot takes.
📍 The Spread Eagle in Croydon
📅 8th of October 2025 (Wednesday) at 7:00 PMDare to meet Dracula’s bride and hear her side of the story? 🩸👑
- Bingo Book Club 📚🎉: If We Were Villains by M.L. RioThe Spread Eagle , Croydon
If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio (368 pages)
Genre: Dark Academia, Mystery, Literary FictionSummary:
Seven young actors at an elite Shakespearean conservatory live and breathe the Bard—until the lines between performance and reality blur. When one of them turns up dead, the rest are left to untangle the truth from the lies, loyalty from betrayal, and the stage from real life. Told as a confession from prison, this is a story of friendship, ambition, obsession, and the dangerous beauty of art.***
Join Our Book Club Bingo! 🎭📚
For our November pick, we’re stepping onto the stage for a moody, twisty tale full of secrets, rivalries, and Shakespearean drama—with a side of Book Club Bingo, of course!
How It Works:
🎭 Grab Your Bingo Card: Get your custom card with prompts and moments 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 take home a new read!
Expect an atmospheric night full of literary gossip, character debates, and wild theories about who really deserves their standing ovation.Come ready to share your favourite lines (bonus points if you go full Shakespearean).
📍 The Spread Eagle in Croydon
📅 5th of November 2025 (Wednesday) at 7:00 PM
Step into the spotlight—just watch your back. 🎭🔪
