THE LOW-DOWN

What’s the deal with the Book Club? 

Dead Sea Book Club is a monthly book subscription where all members read the same book each month, carefully chosen by Nicola - our experienced bookseller here at Dead Sea Collective. We then share our thoughts in our online community space. Each month, you will receive: 

• A paperback copy of the monthly book from our thoughtfully curated reading list (with delivery cost included)
• Access to our online discussion community each month (please note - you will need a Facebook account to join the monthly discussion)
• Monthly discussion prompts, posted one per day from mid-month, to help you engage with and think around the book.

(Note: The book is yours to keep or pass on as you wish).

Is this the right book club for me?
Dead Sea Book Club is perfect for you if you're looking for:

• A structured reading rhythm to get you back into reading, or steer you gently out of your reading comfort zone.
• Someone to take the responsibility of choosing a book away from you, and you're open to reading a wide range of genres.
• Connection with other readers online, on your own terms, in a supportive and welcoming way.
• Written conversation without pressure; our discussion is asynchronous and takes place in Facebook group chats so you can access it anytime and can join in whenever suits you best - no requirement to finish by a certain day, no fixed meetings. 
• Permission to read a good book, guilt-free and with a purpose.

Ideal whether you’re joining from home, on holiday, or around the world.

What Dead Sea Book Club is NOT:

• This is not our in-person book club - but we do have one of those! See FAQs for more details.
• We do not meet 'live' online, all the chat is written as comments or posts in our Facebook group.
• It is NOT a flashback to GCSE English Lit - no forced contributions, no fancy literary language, no requirement to read aloud.
• A drain on your time and energy - everything is on YOUR TERMS; you get to decide how much time you have to contribute and how much you want to engage. We are here to support you on your reading journey and cheer you on!
• A huge, scary, faceless book club machine - it's me, I'm Nicola. I love to read and I hate pretentious book chat. Books are for everyone and everyone's opinion of a book is like a little sprinkle of magic to me, I cherish them all! Our club is small so you won't feel overwhelmed or lost in the crowd.

So what are the options and how much are they?

We have four options available to suit all preferences and budgets - three monthly subscriptions with varying minimum terms, and a six month prepaid option for those who prefer to pay upfront. 

📚 Rolling Monthly Subscription — £16.50 per month

Perfect if you’d like to try out the book club before committing.

• Monthly book deliveries with postage included, until you cancel
• Full access to the private book club Facebook group
• No long-term commitment beyond your chosen period - cancel anytime

📖 Six-Month Subscription — £15.50 per month OR £93 upfront.

Our most popular option — better value and a few thoughtful extras. Commit to a minimum six-month membership to get the best out of your book club experience - an investment in yourself!

Includes everything in the monthly plan, plus:

• FREE tassel bookmark by UK designers Coconutacha or Hopscotch Paper Co.(worth £3.50)
• Book Club Membership Card with exclusive 10% discount code (valid for the duration of your subscription)
• A mystery bookish gift (or two!)

A great balance of value, commitment, and treats. 

(N.B. The prepaid membership option is a one-time payment and will not auto-renew at the end of the term).

📚Annual Subscription — £14.50 per month

The full book club experience, with the best value and most perks. The option to lock in at the lowest price, for those who are ready to commit to smashing those reading goals for the next 12 months!

Includes everything in the six-month subscription, plus:

• A bookish tote bag
• An additional 5% discount on your exclusive code
(15% discount in total, valid for the full year)
• Invitation to our in-person Christmas Book Club Party & Book Swap
(held in Pembrokeshire — optional but lovely opportunity to meet up with other book club members)

Perfect for committed readers who want connection, continuity, and community.

Billing & Delivery

• All payments are taken monthly on the same date as your original sign-up (e.g. sign up on 12 Feb, your next payment will be 12 March etc.)
• UK delivery included in pricing (or free collection)
• After your minimum subscription length, your membership will continue on a rolling monthly basis at the same price until cancelled (with the exception of the six-month prepaid option).
• Dispatch by the 1st of each month for reading at your own pace
• Discussions open in our private Facebook group from the 15th of each month

Please check the FAQ's for further details, and previous titles.