The Forgotten Book Club

Title: The Forgotten Book Club

Author: Kate Storey

Genre: Family saga

Publisher: Avon

Published Date: 2025

Book Length: 317

Format Read: Paperback

Star Rating: 5***** I loved it and highly recommend

About Book: Life can begin with a single story. You just have to Bring Your Own Book…

For three decades, Grace supported her husband Frank’s passion for books, despite not being a reader herself. Since his passing, their shelves echo longingly, and Grace’s heartache has only grown.

When Grace’s grandson suggests joining Frank’s old book club to feel closer to him again, Grace reluctantly agrees. Yet, upon arrival, she discovers this isn’t a typical book club: here, members settle in for an hour of reading… in silence.

Disappointed by the sparse attendance and confused by the lack of chatter, Grace flees. But when fellow member, Annie, convinces her to stay, Grace is determined to ensure that neither Frank – nor his beloved book club – are forgotten.

And as she breathes new life into the group, Grace might just find this is where she truly belongs. Because this next chapter of life could just be the beginning of her story…

My Thoughts: I was lucky enough to win The Forgotten Book Club by Kate Storey in a competition, and I’ll be honest—what drew me in straight away was the title and that gorgeous front cover. But once I started reading, I realised this book was so much more than a pretty face.

It’s one of those stories that’s both heart-wrenching and uplifting. I found myself tearing up at one sentence, then smiling with a warm glow the next. It really was an emotional rollercoaster, and I was completely along for the ride.

At the heart of the story are Grace and Frank—total opposites who somehow became each other's whole. But what happens when one half is lost? That question sits quietly in the background as we follow Grace, a beautiful, fragile, and determined character trying to make sense of life without her other half. I felt everything she felt. Kate Storey writes with such care and emotional insight, capturing every twist and turn with real grace (pun fully intended!) and intensity.

Although it’s a story about family, it’s also about so much more—grief, self-discovery, friendship, healing, and finding a way to move forward. I laughed, I cried, and I couldn't put it down.

In the end, The Forgotten Book Club left me feeling full of hope and reminded me how powerful stories—and book clubs—can be in bringing people together. If you enjoy emotional reads that really tug at the heartstrings, this one’s an absolute must. I can’t recommend it highly enough!