So you're thinking of subscribing to Five Books For?

I would love for you to join us! I’m Kate and I am an avid reader. I love pretty much every genre and I love talking to other book people. I share five themed book recommendations each month for people who love great stories. Most recommendations are fiction but there will be occasional non-fiction sprinkled in too.

Themes might include:

  • Five books for when you need a hero

  • Five books for when you want to time travel

  • Five books for when you need a good cry

  • Five books for when you want to laugh out loud

  • Five books for animal lovers

  • Five books for reading by the fire as it rains outside

...and many more.

Free subscribers get:

  • The monthly newletter with five themed book recommendations. Themes might be genre-related but often there'll be a mixture of genres each month.

  • Fun and joy! Because reading is awesome.

Paid subscribers get:

  • The monthly newletter as above.

  • Access to the full archives (free posts are archived after one month).

  • A bonus recommendation each month on the same theme.

  • Access to a monthly themed Spotify playlist which will accompany the month's recommendations.

  • A monthly poem that fits our theme.

  • A monthly book prescription advice column.

  • Ability to comment on posts and chat about books with me and other subscribers.

  • Even more fun and joy because you’ll be part of a community of people who love reading as much as you do!

  • A warm fuzzy glow knowing that you’re supporting a writer. Really, thank you so much - I am so grateful for every paid subscription.

Founding subscribers get:

  • All of the above.

  • A personalised annual reading list of 12 book recommendations.

  • My eternal gratitude - I mean really, wow - thank you.

  • A photo of my dog, because who doesn’t love happy dog photos?

Paid subscriptions are just €5 a month, and an annual subscription is even better value at just €50. Founder memberships are €150.

Whether you choose a free or paid subscription, please know I am so excited to be reading with you and can’t wait to start talking books with you!

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Do you enjoy reading? Then this newsletter is for you! Five themed book recommendations every month in lots of genres, for people who love great stories.