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Dorset Book Club + Pizza - July

  • Candford Cliff Beach Cliff Drive Poole, England, BH13 7HX United Kingdom (map)
Dorset Book club - July
£3.00

Non-refundable ticket.

This month’s book: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

You’re invited. Yes, you. Whether you’re a voracious reader, a casual skimmer, or someone who just enjoys books through the effortless means of audio, this is for you.

We will be making a pre-order at Baffi Pizza. For more details, sign up and join the ‘Beach book club and + Pizza’ WhatsApp group.

Oh and don’t forget to bring your beach blanket.

Meet outside of the Baffi Pizza, and we will walk down to the beach together. If the weather is too hot we will change the location to the park or a local venue.

    • Welcome - A gentle ease-in, because we understand socialising can sometimes feel like a high-stakes interview. Grab a drink, settle in, and meet your fellow book lovers. No pressure, no pop quizzes, just good conversation.

    • Book Review – A brief and lively (or possibly chaotic) discussion about this month’s book. Read the whole thing? Fabulous. Read half and then Googled the ending? Also valid. Barely made it past page 10? No one’s judging, your insight is still welcome, and honestly, we've all been there.

  • Our book club regulars are choosing this month’s book. Join the club and make your book suggestion for next month.

    Our book club regulars are choosing this month’s book. Join the club and make your book suggestion for next month.

    Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

    A traditional American woman, a “tradwife” influencer, suddenly awakens in the brutal reality of 1855—where she must unravel whether this living nightmare is an elaborate hoax, a twisted reality show, or something far more sinister in this sensational debut novel.

    Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle – and her followers are sick with envy. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch is artfully cluttered, her husband is a handsome cowboy, her homemade sourdough boules are each more beautiful than the last. So what if there are nannies and producers and industrial-grade ovens behind the scenes? What her followers don’t know won’t hurt them.

    Then, one morning, Natalie wakes up in a strange, horrible version of reality. Her home, her husband, her children―they’re all familiar, but something’s off. Is this a hoax? A reality show? A test from God? Natalie knows just two things for sure: this isn't her perfect life, and she must escape, by any means possible.

    As darkly funny as it is shocking and gripping, Yesteryear is an electrifying examination of tradition, fame, faith and the grand performance of womanhood, from a thrilling new talent in fiction.

  • If you’re a woman in your 20s or 30s and fancy an evening of book chat, cultural musings, and potentially forming lifelong friendships over a shared love of fictional characters—this is your kind of thing.

    The Fine Print (Not That Fine, Really)

Booking is essential

Our venue picks have a delightful but limited capacity, and we hate turning people away. So secure your spot. 

If you are unable to attend the event, please tell us as soon as possible

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Where applicable, dietary requirements and allergen information will be collected during the booking process. For any questions please email us. (Not all book club events will involve food and drinks.)

Tickets are non-refundable.

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