About The HORROR Book Club

Because all the books this club reads must fall under either the horror genre. Below we have include possible genres for book choices. We appreciate these aren't for everyone and in that case please check out our other book clubs. 

• Supernatural : Involves elements like ghosts, demons, curses, and zombies. 
• Psychological : Focuses on mental and emotional torment, often involving      suspense, paranoia, and madness rather than physical threats. 
• Monster : Features non-human antagonists like vampires, werewolves, and extra-terrestrial's. 
• Gothic fiction: Characterized by dark, mysterious settings like old castles and haunted houses, often with supernatural or psychological  elements. 
• Cosmic (Lovecraftian): Deals with the fear of the unknown and the insignificance of humanity in the face of vast, incomprehensible cosmic entities. 
• Body : Focuses on the violation and destruction of the physical body, often involving grotesque mutilation or decay. 
• Folk: Centre’s on ancient, isolated traditions and folklore,  often featuring pagan rituals or rural horror. 
• Slasher: Typically involves a human killer (a "psycho" or serial killer) stalking  and murdering a group of people, often with a focus on graphic violence. 
• Comedy : Blends horrific elements with humour to create a darkly comic effect. 
• Dark fantasy: Combines elements of fantasy with horror, often featuring dark magic, monsters, and a more mature tone than traditional fantasy. 
• Post-apocalyptic: Takes place after a catastrophic event, focusing on survival in a devastated world. 
• Splatterpunk: Known for its extreme and graphic violence, pushing the boundaries of gore. 
• Occult: Involves witchcraft, devil worship, and other forms of arcane or forbidden knowledge. 

Anyone but this is an adult book club and adult themes will be discussed.

For all adult book clubs we say you must be over 16. Please note adult themes may be discussed. 

The membership is £5.00 per month .

We meet once a month at The Quill & Quiver shop. Please see the events page for specific dates and times. 

Come along anyway, life happens, we don't hold it against anyone.

We want to make sure everyone enjoys what they are reading so the book group are consulted each month but final decision on the book is made by The Quill & Quiver. There may be themes from time to time eg October may relate to Halloween in some way.

No thank you. For a lot of our attendees this is their hobby away from families, their little escape  as such we ask that children remain at home. However please do look into our children specific book clubs.