Heart the Lover by Lily King
One book, one group chat, one month, one table. That's our Monthly read.
About the club
For one month, we read Heart the Lover together, with our WhatsApp group as our shared notes app. We share thoughts along the way and drop in questions you can answer whether you're on chapter two or already finished. Observations and plot twists are shared in a way that keeps spoilers to a minimum.
We close the month offline with The Book Review: one hour, one table, one question. Is this book worth a finish?
Finishing is not required. Showing up is.
The WhatsApp group opens on 1 November. The Book Review is on Sunday 22 November, 15:00 - 16:00.
The book
What happens when the one that got away walks back in?
In this tender, witty novel by Lily King, a college senior takes a 17th-century literature class and falls in with two brilliant best friends, Sam and Yash. They call her Jordan, pull her into their world of late-night debates, card games and big ambitions, and before she knows it she's in the middle of a love triangle. Decades later she's a successful writer with the life she always wanted, until one unexpected visit brings it all back and makes her face the choices she made back then.
First love, friendship, and what we do with the lives we choose. Funny, heartbreaking, and perfect for a cosy November.
What to expect
Every format counts. Paperback, ebook, library copy, audiobook.
Half-read is enough. Many of us don't finish.
First timer? Most people come alone. You won't be new for long.
Read in whichever language you prefer. Talks are mostly in English.
This isn't a lecture, a class, or a one-hour event. It's a month of reading together, with enough room to just say: "Hey guys, I don't think I want to finish this."
Good to know
You can join until 48 hours before The Book Review. After kick-off on 1 November, First timer tickets are no longer available, and you'll have missed part of the conversation.
A drink is included with the Club + drink ticket. Otherwise, drinks are at your own cost.
No refunds. Until 1 November, you can pass your ticket to a friend or swap it for another Monthly via info@herhalfreadbookclub.com.
See you in the chat, lovely!