iglu book club

Join us at our monthly sauna book club, a one and a half hour session led by Rozie Kelly, former sauna host at iglu and author of Kingfisher.

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You are invited to unwind, reconnect and of course, get your hot and cold therapy in. At the end of the session, you’re welcome to chill in the seating area for further discussion, a relaxing hot drink and cake or a cookie. ​

If you want to come but don't have time to finish the book, don't worry! Whether you are an avid reader or just love a good chat, this is a welcoming space for all.

The books are:

Here Again Now by Okechukwu Nzelu - Thursday 6 November 2025 (session ended)

This moving, beautifully written novel explores love, friendship, family, and the complexities of grief, following three men whose lives become intertwined in unexpected ways. It’s a story about connection, vulnerability and what it means to genuinely care for someone.

Buy the book here

The Safekeep by Yale van der Wouden - Thursday 4 December 2025

December’s Sauna Book Club read is The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden. Winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2025, this darkly atmospheric and compelling novel set in 1961 in post Nazi-era Netherlands, explores secrets, sexuality, inheritance, and family dynamics and fractures. It asks how far we go to protect what we think belongs to us, and what happens when those boundaries blur.

Buy the book here

The Driver's Seat by Muriel Spark - Thursday 8 January 2026

January 2026’s book is The Driver’s Seat by Muriel Spark. First published in 1970, this short and rather unsettling novel is often described as Spark’s most daring work. Following the eccentric and unpredictable Lise, the story spirals into a darkly comic and disturbing meditation on fate, control and self-destruction. Both shocking and brilliant, it’s a modern classic that stays in your mind long after the last page!

Buy the book here

How to book

You can now book your place for the next three sessions in one by clicking on the programmes tab on the booking page. This adds a slight discount from booking the sessions individually.

We hope you can sign up for all three, but if not, there’s also an option to book individually too. Just find the specific date you wish to book and choose the book club session on the calendar.

Once you have signed up, either pick the books up at the library or purchase them via World of Books (links above). We can't wait to see you soon!