Book Club of the Month - Wild Dark Shore - July 2026

The Bookcase at Lowdham provides our members with access to the newest literary works. This partnership also offers the chance to participate in book club discussions that delve into the stories, authors' writing styles, and narrative techniques. 


On 22nd June you can Meet The Author, Sophie Haydock - author of Madame Matisse at Thurgarton Village Hall, Bleasby Road, Thurgaton (NG14 7FW) 2-4pm with the Festival Reading Group.


July showcases the new book from Australian author, Charlotte McConaghy, Wild Dark Shore. Charlotte's other books include Migrations and Once There Were Wolves. Her books explore subjects related to the climate.

Wild Dark Shore is set on a tiny-weathered island that is home to the world's largest seed bank, Shearwater. Character, Dominic Salt and his three children are the caretakers of Shearwater, which is at risk of being lost to rising sea levels. After a bad storm a stranger washes ashore and the family nurse the woman, Rowan to strength and the story unravels further. A novel of breathtaking twists and beauty- one to read!

"I am in awe. I am in love. I am heartbroken. All of it possible, all at once, after a book as extraordinary as this one" - Claire Daverley

"Spellbinding" - Washington Post

"Had me gripped from the very first page" - Rachel Joyce

Join The Bookcase Book club at The Bookcase, 50 Main Street, Lowdham, Nottingham NG24 7BE:

·        Monday 27th July                             Time:  2:00pm - 3:30pm

·        Monday 27th July                             Time:  7:00pm - 8:30pm



Tickets include a copy of the book plus refreshments.

Full price £15               |              Concessions £13       |              Friends of Bookcase £12


Contact the Box Office on 0115 966 3219 or email janestreeter@thebookcase.co.uk