TOAST Magazine

Book Club

Monthly book reviews on the novels we’ve enjoyed. Join in the conversation and become part of our online book club.
The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker | Book Club

The much anticipated second novel from this bestselling author.

3 years ago
Apple & Knife by Intan Paramaditha | Book Club

A collection of short stories inspired by myth and fairy tales.

3 years ago
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata | Book Club

A strange yet compelling Japanese novel.

3 years ago
How to Write a Book by Maggie O'Farrell

Advice and tips on beginning and finishing a book.

3 years ago
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr | Book Club

A nostalgic winter read.

3 years ago
Snowmama | A Winter Tale by Jeanette Winterson

The perfect story for a winter's eve.

3 years ago
Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss | Book Club

A short, haunting novel.

3 years ago
Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver | Book Club

The first novel to explore the Trump era.

3 years ago
A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza | Book Club

A story with the intricacies of family life at its centre.

3 years ago
Normal People by Sally Rooney | Book Club

Rooney's second novel - long listed for this year's Man Booker

3 years ago
The Home-maker by Dorothy Canfield Fisher | Book Club

Our latest book review, from Persephone Books

3 years ago
The Priory by Dorothy Whipple | Book Club

Persephone Books reviews The Priory by Dorothy Whipple

4 years ago
Q&A | Creative Director of Vintage Books

We meet Suzanne Dean - the designer behind Vintage book covers.

4 years ago
Women's Prize for Fiction Shortlist | Book Club

A review of the six books on this year's Women's Prize for Fiction.

4 years ago
Madeline Miller | Meet the Author

We discuss writing and inspiration with the author of Circe.

4 years ago
Circe by Madeline Miller | Book Club

We review Circe by Madeline Miller, an ancient myth brought to life.

4 years ago
Reservoir 13 by Jon McGregor | Book Club

A novel that reads like a beautiful meditation on time.

4 years ago
Meet the Author | Imogen Hermes Gowar

We spoke to Imogen Hermes Gowar, author of our book of the month, The Mermaid

4 years ago
The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar | Book Club

For this month's TOAST Book Club we review The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock by

4 years ago
The Only Story by Julian Barnes | Book Club

For this month's TOAST Book Club we review The Only Story by Julian

4 years ago
Elizabeth Jane Howard | Book Club

The Cazalet Chronicles by Elizabeth Jane Howard are, as Hilary Mantel

4 years ago
A Month in the Country | Book Club

This month, rather than our giving you a review of this short and wonderful

4 years ago
Enrichment of Other | The Books You Chose

This season, as part of our book sharing campaign, we asked you to tell us

4 years ago
Salt Creek | Book Club

The TOAST Book Club is published on the last Friday of every month. The reviews

4 years ago