March 2026 Brunch Book Club

March brings us Wants & Needs by Roxy Dunn. A smart, funny and painfully relatable story about starting over, unexpected love, and figuring out what really matters.

When 32-year-old Misty finds herself single, on crutches, and back in her childhood bedroom, she decides to experiment with “ethical non-monogamy” — a six-week fling that’s meant to teach her detachment, but ends up revealing everything she truly wants.

Join us for a lively online discussion about love, independence and self-discovery, followed by a sparkling brunch at No. 32 The Old Town in Clapham complete with bottomless Champagne if you're feeling fancy and flush and beautiful rooftop views.

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PREORDER & PREPAYMENT POLICY: To confirm your place, we require a full preorder and prepayment one week in advance of the event. If these aren’t received by the deadline, your ticket will be forfeited. A preorder form will be sent to attendees via email two weeks before the event. Please ensure you add to your contacts and check your spam to avoid disappointment.

A novel about coming of age when you thought you already had: a story about commitment and independence, about starting all over again, and finding different ways to love along the way

Independence seems to be drifting away from Misty. Just months ago, she was living with her fiancé and planning their life together. Now she’s single, back in her childhood bedroom, on crutches from knee surgery, and relying on her mother to help her with the smallest of tasks. This isn’t how thirty-two was meant to look.

When Misty turns to dating apps, she's immediately intrigued by charismatic, handsome Christopher – so intrigued that she doesn't even notice the acronym 'ENM' on his profile. By the time she discovers that it stands for 'Ethical Non-Monogamy' – and that the man with whom she feels such undeniable, dizzying chemistry, is in a long-term open relationship – she decides to give things a go.

And so Misty makes a pact with herself to date Christopher for the next six weeks while his partner is away. It’s all part of her plan: she wants to learn to become less attached, and to prepare herself for her next ‘real’ relationship. But is what she wants really what she needs?

With its stunning rooftop terrace and effortlessly chic interiors, No. 32 The Old Town is the perfect spot for a sparkling weekend. Offering sustainably sourced dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and 90 minutes of bottomless bubbles (including Whispering Angel and Veuve Clicquot), this Clapham gem brings a little luxury to your brunch.

Gather your girls, raise a glass, and settle in for an afternoon of laughter, stories, and Champagne refills.

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Info: A guided online book discussion hosted by our founder Taragh who will run through a set of pre-prepared questions. A link to this discussion is sent out the week of our event along with the discussion questions. To receive these first please subscribe to our mailing list. If you haven't received a link please check your spam folder and ensure you have added our email address: YnJ1bmNoYm9va2NsdWJsZG4gfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ== Please note this is held online NOT at the venue.