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‘Hagstone’ uses elements of folk horror and Irish mythology to explore the reality of life as an artist, and the tension between isolation and community.

Nell, a visual artist, is invited by the Iníons to create a piece of art celebrating their history, to be ready for a special ceremony on Samhain (November 1st).

Our next pick is ‘Hagstone’ by @sineadgleeson: a gripping, haunting tale set on an isolated island off the coast of Ireland. It centres on a mysterious commune of women known as the Iníons who ‘live outside parameters the world was desperate to impose on them’.

So in a gentle return, we’re reading Susanna Clarke’s dreamlike second novel, Piranesi, a book that brought me back to reading before. ♥️ x @susannaclarke_

We’re back! Touring tends to rob me of my ability to read, the adrenaline and exhaustion makes it harder to concentrate, and along with recovering from literally almost dancing myself to death I found myself in a bit of a reading slump.

thank you so much! The art is by Fee Greening feegreening.co.uk/

We’ll be sharing discussion points about the book and a reading by Patricia soon - watch this space!

Priestdaddy is a riotously funny memoir about her unforgettable family, with an eccentric yet extremely conservative Catholic priest of a father at its head (often seen playing the guitar in his underwear when not preaching sermons).

BTB is thrilled to announce our spring book club pick is ‘Priestdaddy’ by the poet and Booker Prize-shortlisted novelist Patricia Lockwood. @TriciaLockwood @penguinukbooks

join us as we follow Dr Montague’s group of spiritual investigators who seek to unlock the house’s secrets: Theodora, a lighthearted telepath; Eleanor, a friendless and fragile woman well acquainted with poltergeist; and Luke, the future heir to Hill House

👻 new book announcement! 👻 our next read is Shirley Jackson’s spooky classic, ‘The Haunting of Hill House’

featuring Between Two Books favourite @JuliaArmfield, historical explorations of dance plagues and beekeeping, poetry and more to add to your list! 📚

Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of our current read THE DANCE TREE, shares some of the books that inspired her feverish novel 🔥💃🏻 ⁦@Kiran_MH⁩

Sinéad Gleeson on Dance Fever. @sineadgleeson Sinéad is a former music journalist, author of ‘Constellations’ and editor. She edited ‘This Woman’s Work: Essays on Music’ with Kim Gordon. We will be sharing a Dance Fever inspired recommendation from her soon!