Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in a Plot Twist membership?
  • A brand new paperback copy of the mystery book of the month (*on our paperback membership option)
  • A monthly social night to share your thoughts, gasps, tears and laughs with local fellow readers
  • Entry into our monthly book giveaway
  • Access to a private online community to connect and chat with other members
  • Access to vote in our monthly genre poll
  • VIP invites to free regular events such as quiet social readalongs, second hand book swap mornings and special author guest socials
  • Personal login to our private members area, to access exclusive local and online discounts and offers
What's so 'mysterious' about the book of the month?

You’ll vote on the genre but you won’t know what book you’re getting until it lands on your welcome mat, ready to be unwrapped and enjoyed.

There are so few deliciously good surprises awaiting us, anymore. The earth has been mapped, we experience Christmas as adults and even the romantic mystery of a new date has been stripped back by the glaring openness of social media. So we decided to throw in some plot twists of our own and give our readers a bit of mystery. A surprise to look forward to each month. What I will tell you about the books you’ll receive, is that each one is carefully selected by our plot loving bookishly expert team, with you, the reader, in mind, and only books that are highly rated on Goodreads and/or Amazon are considered.

What if I've already read it?

Should this be the case, please don’t worry. You can return your unread copy for a refund, or exchange it for a wild pick read instead. 

Either contact your host or pop us a message via the Contact Us page and we’ll sort that out for you.

How long am I tied in with a membership?

For as long or short a time as you like. Once you’ve chosen your membership it will continue on a rolling monthly or quarterly basis, until you cancel. That can be after as little as the first month if you try it out and decide it’s not for you. There’s no ongoing commitment past the current period you’ve already paid for.

How do I cancel my membership?

Don’t worry, we know we’re not calorie free, allergen free, perfectly baked chocolate cake. We won’t be for everyone. If we’re not for you we understand and wish you the best in all your future bookish endeavours. The link to cancel your membership is here

Can I just dip in and out when I can, instead of committing to an ongoing membership?

We completely understand how busy life can get as we’re only human too! If you find you need to dip out for a while, then you’re more than welcome to cancel your membership and rejoin again later. You’ll always be welcomed back with open arms, however we can’t hold empty spaces, so this does come with the risk of no spaces being available when you want to return.

Where can I enquire about becoming a host?

We’re always on the look-out for more amazing team members! If you’re as passionate about books as we are and would like to put yourself forward as a potential host, please pop over to our contact page and send us your details.

Can I bring a friend to the social night?

You’re more than welcome to bring a friend along if our venue has the space capacity to accommodate extra people. The charge for non-members to join a social night is £10 and is chargeable in advance. Please contact your host to book them on and they will confirm the space and send across a one-off payment link.

have we forgotten anything?

This is what our members say:

"I was absolutely thrilled to be invited to one of Plot Twists book clubs as a guest author. It was so much fun to spend the evening with so many lovely crime-thriller readers.
Plot Twist really does have it all: The BEST books! The BEST vibes! And the very BEST people."

CASEY KELLEHER - Guest Crime Author

"Book club' barely even starts to explain the incredible PLOT TWIST! I can’t explain how excited I have been to unwrap my mystery book each month and then to read and enjoy it, ready for the social. The socials are the perfect night out: filled with like-minded people (friends!) to discuss, compare, learn, suggest and just laugh so much with! I adore this group and its founder; I have been reminded that reading is magical... especially when you are part of Plot Twist!"

TORI M - Plot Twist Member

"It’s been great to connect with other local readers and the social nights are brilliant. The conversations are interesting and lively and our host is really friendly and fun. I’ve really enjoyed discovering new books and authors that I wouldn’t otherwise have tried, too. Rating: Eleven out of ten!"

TONY R - Plot Twist Member