Time to turn the page
Reads for unpredictable weather, fresh starts and how to give your pre-loved books a new home.
This Thursday marks the spring equinox, a moment of balance before we shift into lighter days. If you’re feeling the urge to shake off winter, refresh your shelves or embrace something new, you’re not alone.
As I write this the sun is in my eyes, and I’ve taken my jacket on and off at least five times. Never has a more true word been spoken👇
Books, like the weather, can match our moods. Some days we want something unpredictable and stormy and others we long for freshness and expansion. Either way, we have the books for you.
And what better time for a spring clean out? If your shelves are full of books you’ve read, loved, and are ready to pass on, why not give them a second life? Sell your books with Verse (more info below).
The Slow Down Book Club kicks off tomorrow! Over the next 10 weeks, we’ll read 5 books, slowing down and expanding our horizons together. If you missed out this round, don’t worry. This is just the beginning. > Join the waitlist for the next one.
Unpredictable reads for unpredictable weather
Books with shifting perspectives, unpredictable narratives, and unexpected twists… like the March weather.
The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton. A book I still think about often. A long but worthy read where characters, plot and perspectives shift like the stars. Complex, layered, full of surprises.
The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz. A thriller that lures you in then shifts the story.
Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder. A surreal fever dream story for, and about, new mothers. A magical-realism story about a stay-at-home mum who might be turning into a dog. Now a film starring Amy Adams.
The Overstory by Richard Powers. I loved Playground, so this is what I’ll be reading. A tangled story about diverse lives, rooted in the interconnected wisdom of trees.
Fresh air reads
Books that feel like stepping into fresh air and new beginnings.
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson. A slow burn romance navigating the open water of a relationship.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. An epic story about video games. But most importantly, reinvention.
Still Life by Sarah Winman. Beauty, art, food, love, family and friendship. A story that crosses generations and countries.
The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley. Opening with cousins enjoying the summer in Cornwall, it follows their end of innocence through war-time Britain. Written by the author in her 70s.
The best non-fiction, as recommended by female founders
Declutter, earn, and give great books a new home
Refresh your bookshelf and share your stories with others.
Got books you’ve read, but are taking up space in your home? List them on Verse in seconds:
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Earn £3 per book (Every sale is £4 + postage, with 60p supporting authors/charity and 40p supporting Verse)
A simple, feel-good way to clear space, share stories and support the book community. Readers: shop launches next week!
Book moment of the week: The launch of The Tell by Amy Griffin. An internet-breaking event which had the big 3 of US bookclubs in the audience: Oprah, Reese and Jenna. Griffin is founder of the investment firm G9 ventures. More here.
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Say goodbye to bad recommendations and hello to a better reading experience 👇