The Bookmonger Society August 26th: Night One

August Bookmonger Society Pick: It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell

A missing woman. A house full of secrets. A page-turner you won't be able to put down.

Event Description

Our beloved employee Cait is leaving us in mid-August, and it felt only right to send her off in style. As one of her all-time favourite authors, Lisa Jewell was the obvious choice,  and with It Could Have Been Her landing as an instant bestseller, the timing couldn't be more perfect.

Fast-paced, twisty, and impossible to put down, this is exactly the kind of book that makes for a brilliant evening of conversation, if you can stop talking about the twists long enough to discuss them!

Join us for one of two evenings of great discussion, wine, charcuterie, and community as we unravel one of the most talked-about thrillers of the year.

🗓️ Wednesday, 26 August | 7:30 p.m.
🗓️ Thursday, 27 August | 7:30 p.m.

About the Book

Jane Trevally is walking her dogs when a small white terrier appears, alone, with no sign of the teenage girl he had been staying with. When the girl is reported missing, Jane offers to return the dog to his registered owner in London,  arriving at a run-down house in the deepest backwaters of Hampstead that she immediately recognises. Because Jane has a dark history with this house, and the man who answers the door claims to know nothing.

Conjuring memories from twenty-five years ago, Jane is certain this house holds the key, to the missing teenager, to her own traumatic past, and to secrets that refuse to stay buried.

About Lisa Jewell

Lisa Jewell is the number one New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of twenty-four novels, including Then She Was Gone, The Family Upstairs, and None of This Is True. Her novels have sold more than fifteen million copies internationally and been translated into over thirty languages.

Praise for It Could Have Been Her

"Deliciously dark, devilishly addictive and beautifully written. This gripping, twisted tale will keep you guessing until the end. Nobody writes like Lisa Jewell." — Alice Feeney, New York Times bestselling author

"Twisty, twisted and oh so dark. Lisa Jewell once again proves herself a master of suspense." — Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author

"Absolutely stunning storytelling, with layer after layer deftly and tantalisingly revealed, and a denouement that is so perfect, so devilishly clever, and yet I didn't see it coming. A true masterpiece." — Andrea Mara, author of All Her Fault

Ticket Options

🎟️ Hardback Admission — £25
Includes a hardback copy of It Could Have Been Her plus full event access.

🎧 Audiobook Admission — £25
Includes a Libro.fm credit for It Could Have Been Her plus full event access.

📚 Swap Ticket — £25
Already have a copy? Choose the swap option and pop in to select another hardback or audiobook of your choosing instead.

What's Included

Your choice of hardback, audiobook, or swap book ticket
A complimentaary Bookmonger charcuterie board to share
Book discussion hosted by Caitlyn Payne, owner of The Bookmonger
Kahoot! trivia with prizes
Wine, soft drinks, and beer available to purchase on the night

Coming Alone?

Many of our Bookmonger Society members attend solo, and we love that. Our gatherings are friendly, relaxed, and welcoming, and we'll help you settle in from the moment you arrive.

Refund Policy

Due to the intimate size of our event space, we plan for every member and every seat counts.

In the rare event that The Bookmonger cancels, refunds will be issued for the admission portion only. The retail value of the book will be deducted, and the book will still be yours to keep.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, including to future events. Thank you for your understanding, it helps us keep these evenings running for everyone. Given enough time we can try to re-sell your ticket.