TOAST Magazine

Book Club

Conversations with authors and writers, alongside reviews of the latest releases. Exploring new ideas to challenge our thinking.
Breakfast with… Lauren Groff

Jo Rodgers speaks to the Florida-based author about her latest novel reimagining the life of 12th century poet Marie de France.

4 years ago
The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont | Book Club

Jen Campbell reviews the mystery novel inspired by Agatha Christie’s own disappearance in 1926.

4 years ago
Worn: A People’s History of Clothing | Book Club

Author Sofi Thanhauser on her exploration of five fabrics through society, gender politics and the planet.

4 years ago
Short Stories to Begin 2022 | Book Club

Jen Campbell’s favourite quick reads to kickstart the year. 

4 years ago
Edible Flowers: How, Why, and When We Eat Flowers | Book Club

Monica Nelson highlights blooms in culinary usage and how they have been integral to our cultures.

4 years ago
Jen Campbell's Best Books of 2021 | Book Club

A round up of literary favourites published this year.

5 years ago
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke | Book Club

Jen Campbell reviews the winning novel of the 2021 Women's Prize for Fiction.

5 years ago
Breakfast with … Maggie Shipstead

Jo Rodgers speaks to the L.A.-based author shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2021.

5 years ago
Reading in Pairs | Book Club

Jen Campbell suggests a selection of books best read together.

5 years ago
Breakfast with ... Natasha Brown

Jo Rodgers meets the London-based writer to discuss her debut novel, Assembly.

5 years ago
Summer Reading | Book Club

This month, Jen Campbell selects her favourite new and recently released fiction.

5 years ago
The Clifden Bookshop | TOAST Book Club

Máire O’Halloran and Nicole Shanahan on their independent literary haven in the region of Connemara, Ireland

5 years ago
Rough Trade Editions x Garden Museum | Book Club

Jen Campbell explores four new pamphlets examining the radical potential of gardening.

5 years ago
The Art of Literary Translation with Polly Barton | Book Club

Jen Campbell interviews the author and translator of Japanese fiction.

5 years ago
Look At This If You Love Great Art | Book Club

Chloë Ashby on her new book exploring 100 artworks she admires.

5 years ago
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro | Book Club

Jen Campbell reviews the latest novel from the award-winning author.

5 years ago
Finding Rhythm in Translation | Tilted Axis Press

Jen Campbell speaks to publisher and translator Deborah Smith for TOAST Book Club.

5 years ago
Jen Campbell's Best Books of 2020

A roundup of fiction and nonfiction favourites for 2020.

6 years ago
The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins | Book Club

Jen Campbell reviews this reinvention of Victorian gothic fiction for TOAST Book Club.

6 years ago
A Roundup of Gripping Thrillers | Book Club

Jen Campbell reviews the latest crime fiction and thrillers for TOAST Book Club.

6 years ago
Summer by Ali Smith | Book Club

Author Jen Campbell reviews

6 years ago
Women's Prize for Fiction | Book Club

Jen Campbell reviews the shortlist for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2020.

6 years ago
On Keeping a Notebook | Fatima Farheen Mirza

Brooklyn-based author of

6 years ago
Wanderland by Jini Reddy | Book Club

Author Jen Campbell reviews

6 years ago