Book Club & Bubbles

at the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth

About the Event

Join us for Book Club & Bubbles, a relaxed literary social hosted in the elegant 1838 Lounge at the Royal Bath Hotel in Bournemouth.

Held on the second Monday of each month, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, this relaxed evening brings together book lovers, authors and readers for conversation, discovery, and a touch of luxury.

Enjoy a glass of Prosecco on arrival, meet fellow literature enthusiasts, and find out what we’ll be reading in the months ahead.

The Venue: The Royal Bath Hotel

Opened in 1838, the Royal Bath Hotel is one of Bournemouth’s most historic and storied landmarks. Perched above the seafront with views of the gardens and bay, the hotel has long attracted writers, artists and thinkers seeking inspiration by the sea.

The 1838 Lounge

Steeped in heritage and charm, the 1838 Lounge combines period elegance with contemporary comfort. With its high ceilings, soft lighting and relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect space to unwind, sip bubbles, and share stories.

This intimate lounge offers a welcoming space for readers and authors alike.

What to Expect

A relaxed, sociable evening in the elegant 1838 Lounge
A glass of Prosecco on arrival to start the night in style
A lively discussion of the previous month’s read, joined by the featured author — a chance to ask questions, share thoughts, and hear insights straight from the writer
An introduction to the next book on our reading list, with details on how to get your copy
The opportunity to connect with local authors, fellow readers, and the wider literary community in a welcoming and inspiring setting

Book Your Place

Tickets are available on Eventbrite, TicketTailor and via our partner The Book Hub.

Please note that Eventbrite applies the highest booking fees, while The Book Hub offers the lowest-cost option for purchasing tickets.

Upcoming Reads & Discussion dates

Each month, we gather to discuss our latest read with the author themselves, sharing thoughts, questions, and a glass of bubbles in the elegant 1838 Lounge.

Please read the featured book ahead of the discussion date below.

13th April 2026 – Nicola May: Escape to Seahaven Bay

Seahaven Bay has always been a place where the sparkling tides bring laughter, love and a lot of fun. But when Rita Jory’s beloved husband Archie dies in a tragic accident, she’s left alone on their failing Cornish farm with nothing but her grieving heart, a mountain of debt and some very badly behaved goats. Faced with selling the home she loves or finding a way to make it pay, Rita has a moment of desperate inspiration. She decides to transform her beloved Seahaven Farm into a place where broken souls can heal by the sea.

With help from her sharp-tongued mother-in-law, loyal best friend, daughter and new friends, the rundown farm soon blossoms into a haven of healing, creativity and community. Rita dares to believe her future might still shimmer with possibility – and even admits her growing attraction to Jago, the gorgeous neighbouring farmer with whom the Jorys had a decades-long feud.

But just as Rita begins to find peace, long-buried secrets about Archie’s past begin to surface, forcing her to question everything she believed about the life they built together.

Rita must discover the truth and decide if she’s ready to open her heart again – to love, to hope, and to the possibility that even after loss, life can still be full of surprises.

11th May 2026 – Alice G. May: The Resistance Girls

They said women were a liability in war. They were wrong.

An intriguing invitation…

Hampered by a controlling father and overlooked by everyone she knows, Serenity Ashworth (Wren to her friends) is determined to do her duty for the war effort and take advantage of the new opportunities for young women like her. So, when a mysterious letter from a Major Belinda Stapleton arrives, Wren is intrigued.

A secret army of women…

Major Stapleton invites Wren to join her Secret Army – a select group of women operating undercover to combat enemy agents. It’s an opportunity to play a critical role in the British Resistance should Hitler ever invade Britain’s shores. Eager to sign up, Wren must first complete a tough training program and, if she succeeds, will enter a world of secrets and spies where the only people she can rely on are the other girls she’s trained with.

A daring and deadly mission

Unable to share her secret with anyone, Wren must be ever alert. But when her twin brother Tommy is reported missing in action, Wren is devastated, and even more determined to hit back at the enemy any way she can. When an unexpected opportunity arises to save Tommy, Wren must overcome all self-doubt and take a chance to save those she loves – even if she pays the ultimate price…

8th June 2026 -Jo Chinn: Under The Hickory Tree

Gryff Morgan, a church-going Kentucky family man, hides a dark secret. Living under an assumed identity to avoid extradition to Argentina, not even his twin sons, Travis and Chase, know their comfortable lives are built on the proceeds of drug smuggling. Only his wife, Gwenna Garland—a failed singer—knows the truth of his Welsh origins.

In South Wales, Huw and Rhys grow up believing their father died at sea before they were born. Their mother, Shirley, was left heartbroken, never revealing she was pregnant when tragedy drove him away.

Three decades later, during NATO peacekeeping in Sarajevo, a chance meeting between Chase and a British soldier sets events in motion, bringing the four brothers’ worlds together. Betrayal and an explosive love triangle lead to a journey from Kentucky to South Wales, where family matriarch Lowri still waits for her missing son.

As secrets unravel, Gryff and Gwenna’s daughter, Country music superstar Greer Garland, takes on the task of reuniting her fractured family. But can love and forgiveness heal decades of lies, or will the past prove too devastating to overcome?

13th July 2026 – Lisa Brace: The Fastest Girl on Earth

1922, London. Evelyn Bloom lies dying in her Mayfair flat.

A decade ago, she had it all: the world at her feet, glittering parties with royalty, headlines ablaze with her daring exploits, and a string of scandalous love affairs.

Now, surrounded by faded photographs, shattered dreams, and secrets no one else knows, Evelyn faces the ultimate question: How did a life so brilliant end in such lonely despair?

From roaring race tracks to glittering ballrooms, from love and betrayal to triumph and tragedy, Evelyn’s story is a breathtaking, unputdownable WWI-era historical novel perfect for fans of Kate Quinn, Natasha Lester, and Mandy Robotham.

10th August 2026 – Kathleen McGurl: The Vanished Girl

1976. It’s a long, hot summer, and all Jo Salway wants is to bask in the freedom of the holidays with her life-long friends. But when little Pippa Jenkins suddenly vanishes without a trace, the friends must close ranks to protect themselves. And in doing so, change the course of their futures forever …

2024. Haunted by the events of fifty years ago, Jo has never returned to her childhood home of Hareton Wick. But in the aftermath of trauma and with her only respite found at the bottom of a bottle, Jo knows that the only way to start afresh is to unravel the secrets of her past. But when the tangled web of Pippa’s disappearance starts to lead closer to home, who will Jo be able to trust, and who will she betray …