Our Members

"It helped me to find friends in a new town, it helped me feel part of the community and to leave my front door! It has broadened my circle of what books I enjoy to read"
"I’m reading so much more and feel happy that it’s a good hobby (grew up in a house where I was the only one who read so was made to feel like it was lazy / time wasting) so being with a group of like minded people is amazing. I genuinely really look forward to the meetings and hate when I have to miss one."
"It’s made my life better! Nadine organises it so well and makes everyone so comfortable and welcome so when I go to the meet ups I am the best version of myself because I feel so secure"
"Book club has provided an opportunity to meet a new group of people at a new stage in my life, it’s great that there is a mix of ages in the group, and it’s also provided an opening to new activities on the extra social events"
"Book Club has massively had an impact on my life. It’s made me feel a part of something fabulous and everyone is so lovely. Its made me much happier."
"I get to read books I wouldn't normally, also gives me a new perspective on how people relate to books as an individual. Some books hit home to people more than others and its lovely to hear people's stories if they want to share."
"It's made my life more enjoyable! I look forward to Book Club each month. It's helped me foster a sense of belonging & community and definitely supports my mental health."
"It is wonderful - such consistently good fun and a real high point of each month. It is a privilege to be given the opportunity to discuss such a range of books with such a lovely bunch of people. It always gives me food for thought and has given me confidence to just be myself with new people without the pressure of having to think of what to talk about! In addition I like setting the example to my kids that it's important to take time for yourself and follow your own interests, and that books are super cool and fun"
"As a new mum, it's difficult to get out of the house in the evening, so having a 'reason' has had a huge benefit on me. Great to have some grown up chats about something non baby related and feel like the old me. Really positive and I've encouraged other friends to join too"
"I joined book club because I was really struggling with loneliness - small children, and not being able to coordinate my schedule with friends and wanting to have adult company without the pressure to have overnight childcare and getting drunk. Being a part of the group has helped me in ways I never realised, enabled me to have adult company, a regular monthly time to myself and has really helped improve my confidence and feel better equipped to reach out to friends without feeling sad or lonely anymore."
"It allowed me to feel better around people post COVID and made me start reading again as I was unable to through the pandemic loosing the habit. I love being part of book club and doing something different every month, its made me feel more connected in this town and start having a social life outside work"
"I felt somewhat lacking in confidence socially after lockdown and I feel that Book Club has really helped me “come out of my shell” again. I’ve enjoyed meeting lots of different people who all share a love of reading. I feel I’ve found my tribe!"

BOOK CLUB BIRTHDAYS!!

In 2025 we are going to try and make our members birthdays as special as we can. If you are happy to share your DOB (members only) with Nadine & the Shrewsbury Book Club, please complete the form below.

"It helped me to find friends in a new town, it helped me feel part of the community and to leave my front door! It has broadened my circle of what books I enjoy to read"

"It’s made my life better! Nadine organises it so well and makes everyone so comfortable and welcome so when I go to the meet ups I am the best version of myself because I feel so secure"

"Book club has provided an opportunity to meet a new group of people at a new stage in my life, it’s great that there is a mix of ages in the group, and it’s also provided an opening to new activities on the extra social events"

"Book Club has massively had an impact on my life. It’s made me feel a part of something fabulous and everyone is so lovely. Its made me much happier."

"I get to read books I wouldn't normally, also gives me a new perspective on how people relate to books as an individual. Some books hit home to people more than others and its lovely to hear people's stories if they want to share."

"It's made my life more enjoyable! I look forward to Book Club each month. It's helped me foster a sense of belonging & community and definitely supports my mental health."

"As a new mum, it's difficult to get out of the house in the evening, so having a 'reason' has had a huge benefit on me. Great to have some grown up chats about something non baby related and feel like the old me. Really positive and I've encouraged other friends to join too"

"I felt somewhat lacking in confidence socially after lockdown and I feel that Book Club has really helped me “come out of my shell” again. I’ve enjoyed meeting lots of different people who all share a love of reading. I feel I’ve found my tribe!"

BOOK CLUB BIRTHDAYS!!