Books
Welcome to the book-y corner of Mumsnet, a space packed with compelling guest author webchats, regular book giveaways and stimulating Talk topics.
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June book of the month
Meet Barbara Kingsolver on 25 June when she joins us to discuss Flight Behaviour, a compelling slow-burner about a rural farming family and the impact of climate change on their lives.
Non-fiction book of the month
Country Girl by Edna O'Brien's: Is a lyrical and astonishing book. In Country Girl we come face to face with literary life of high drama and contemplation. O'Brien is a survivour of oppressive institutions and beliefs.
Children's book club
Children's book choices for June are Wild Boy, a murder mystery set in Victorian London, and for younger children the delightful Florentine and Pig and the Lost Pirate Treasure.
Book giveaways
This week's giveaway: Daring Greatly challenges the perceptions of vulnerability, and encourages us to embrace it as a strength. Just Imagine gets your children creating their own stories.
Join book club
If Goodnight Moon was the last book you finished and your brain is starting to atrophy, it's high time you joined Mumsnet book club. Brain-stimulating banter guaranteed. And free copies of our chosen books up for grabs, too.
Richard Bacon webchats
Radio 5 Live presenter Richard Bacon joined us in the Towers on Monday to talk about his memoir, A Series of Unrelated Events, fatherhood and why he can't answer the biscuit question.
Author webchats
Question time: Find out why Hilary Mantel found Cromwell 'exhilarating company', which books Madeline Miller comfort reads, and if Gillian Flynn would cast Ryan Gosling in Gone Girl.
Favourite children's books
Childhood favourites: Emma Donoghue thrived on the Narnia series, Betsy Tobin loved Judy Blume and Kate Atkinson is a Just William fan. Discover which books inspired your favourite authors.
Browse our book library
Reading list: Stumped on your next book choice? Be inspired by our archive of Mumsnet book club choices. There's a wealth of wonderful novels.
Book club newsletter
Have you signed up to our book club newsletter yet? It's a veritable monthly treat, packed with book giveaways, dates for your diary and the juiciest Talk threads.
