Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover
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The Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover will take place on 27 October 2026 at Milk Bar in Reading. This literary gathering is designed for artists, makers, and creatives to engage in discussions about selected books. Participants can join the group for a fee of £2.00, with meetings held every six weeks.
A book club for artists, makers and creatives
The Creative Book Club is a book club for those with creative tendencies of all kinds, held at Milk Bar. The group meets every 6 weeks to discuss a book but also if the themes influenced our creativity in any way.
Tickets are limited so please pre-book.
As part of the Book Club the Milk Team design a cocktail inspired by themes and flavours in the book, there is an option to buy this or a drink of your choosing direct from Milk on the evening if you would like.
27th October- Heart the Lover by Lily King
Written with the precision of poetry and the emotional tide of an epic, Heart the Lover is a celebration of literature and the life-long echoes of young love. This is King at her very best, affirming her as a masterful chronicler of the human experience and one of the finest novelists at work today.
Follow @thecreativebookclub on Instagram for updates and share your book inspired snaps with the group by tagging them in
Policies
By attending this workshop you are agreeing to act in accordance with our online safety and online behaviour policy which can be viewed here: https://www.jelly.org.uk/policies
Inclusivity, safety, respect, confidentiality and consent are fundamental principles at Jelly workshops and events.
By attending this workshop you are agreeing to act in accordance with our workshop behaviour policy which can be viewed here: https://www.jelly.org.uk/policies
This workshop is taking place in the community. See venue description on where to find us.
Inclusivity, safety, respect, confidentiality and consent are fundamental principles at Jelly workshops and events.
Frequently asked questions:
We are a small team working behind the scenes answering your questions. If you email us via eventbrite or via our website we will answer as soon as we can.
Venue Description
This session is taking place at Milk Bar http://www.milkreading.com The address is 8 Merchants Place, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1DT. Our apologies that Milk bar has no step free access.
How can I find out more about Jelly?
Sign up to our newsletter - www.jelly.org.uk/newsletter
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Frequently asked questions
Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover takes place on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 19:00.
Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover is held at Milk Bar Reading in Reading (8 Merchants Place, Reading, RG1 1DT).
Tickets for Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover are priced at £2. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover is Clear · 11°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Milk Bar Reading can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
The Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover will take place on 27 October 2026 at Milk Bar in Reading. This literary gathering is designed for artists, makers, and creatives to engage in discussions about selected books. Participants can join the group for a fee of £2.00, with meetings held every six weeks.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
A book club for artists, makers and creatives
The Creative Book Club is a book club for those with creative tendencies of all kinds, held at Milk Bar. The group meets every 6 weeks to discuss a book but also if the themes influenced our creativity in any way.
Tickets are limited so please pre-book.
As part of the Book Club the Milk Team design a cocktail inspired by themes and flavours in the book, there is an option to buy this or a drink of your choosing direct from Milk on the evening if you would like.
27th October- Heart the Lover by Lily King
Written with the precision of poetry and the emotional tide of an epic, Heart the Lover is a celebration of literature and the life-long echoes of young love. This is King at her very best, affirming her as a masterful chronicler of the human experience and one of the finest novelists at work today.
Follow @thecreativebookclub on Instagram for updates and share your book inspired snaps with the group by tagging them in
Policies
By attending this workshop you are agreeing to act in accordance with our online safety and online behaviour policy which can be viewed here: https://www.jelly.org.uk/policies
Inclusivity, safety, respect, confidentiality and consent are fundamental principles at Jelly workshops and events.
By attending this workshop you are agreeing to act in accordance with our workshop behaviour policy which can be viewed here: https://www.jelly.org.uk/policies
This workshop is taking place in the community. See venue description on where to find us.
Inclusivity, safety, respect, confidentiality and consent are fundamental principles at Jelly workshops and events.
Frequently asked questions:
We are a small team working behind the scenes answering your questions. If you email us via eventbrite or via our website we will answer as soon as we can.
Venue Description
This session is taking place at Milk Bar http://www.milkreading.com The address is 8 Merchants Place, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1DT. Our apologies that Milk bar has no step free access.
How can I find out more about Jelly?
Sign up to our newsletter - www.jelly.org.uk/newsletter
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Milk Bar Reading. Searching near 8 Merchants Place, Reading, RG1 1DT; check-in Tuesday, 27 October 2026.
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WhereMilk Bar Reading
8 Merchants Place, Reading, RG1 1DT
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover?
Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover takes place on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover taking place?
Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover is held at Milk Bar Reading in Reading (8 Merchants Place, Reading, RG1 1DT).
How much are tickets for Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover?
Tickets for Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover are priced at £2. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover?
The forecast for Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover is Clear · 11°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Milk Bar Reading can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover?
Tickets for Creative Book Club - Heart the Lover can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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8 Merchants Place, Reading, RG1 1DT
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