Book & Wine Club
One book. One wine. A little time to slow down
A monthly pairing of books and wine chosen to complement each other - sometimes through place, sometimes through mood, and sometimes simply because they belong together.
The Couple at No. 9 × Verdejo
August 2026
A house full of secrets, an unexpected discovery, and a story that slowly draws you in.
Claire Douglas' The Couple at No. 9 is a gripping mystery built around the past gradually finding its way into the present. Full of twists and unanswered questions, it's the kind of book that makes just one more chapter difficult to resist.
Alongside it, a glass of Verdejo from Rueda — fresh, bright and expressive, with citrus and stone-fruit character and that subtle herbal edge so typical of the grape.
The contrast is part of the pairing: something crisp and refreshing in the glass while the story becomes darker and more complicated with every chapter.
A book that keeps you guessing. A wine that keeps things beautifully simple.
The book: The Couple at No. 9 — Claire Douglas
The wine: Verdejo — Rueda, Spain
Kill for Me Kill for You × Rosé
July 2026
Two strangers, two devastating losses, and an agreement that promises revenge without consequence.
Steve Cavanagh's Kill for Me Kill for You is a fast-moving thriller built around a dangerously simple idea: what if someone else could commit the crime you couldn't? Twists, shifting loyalties and plenty of reasons to question what you think you know make this a book that's difficult to put down.
Alongside it, a glass of rosé — fresh, easy-going and made for a summer afternoon. Its lighter, brighter character provides a welcome contrast to a story that becomes increasingly tense as the consequences of one decision begin to unfold.
Sometimes the best pairings don't mirror one another. A dark, twisting read and a glass made for sitting in the sunshine can work rather beautifully together.
A story with plenty of twists. A wine that asks nothing more than to be enjoyed.
The book: Kill for Me Kill for You — Steve Cavanagh
The wine: Rosé
The Midnight Library × Rioja Blanco
June 2026
What if you could revisit the roads not taken and discover where a different choice might have led?
Matt Haig's The Midnight Library explores regret, possibility and the countless versions of a life that might have been. Thought-provoking without losing its warmth, it's a story that encourages you to slow down and consider not only the choices we make, but the value of the life already in front of us.
Paired with an unoaked Rioja Blanco, bringing freshness, citrus and bright fruit rather than the richer character often associated with Rioja. It's lively and uncomplicated in the glass, providing a lovely counterpoint to a book filled with reflection and possibility.
Both, in their own way, invite you to pause for a moment and look at things from a slightly different perspective.
Some pairings are about flavour. Others are about giving yourself a little time to think.
The book: The Midnight Library — Matt Haig
The wine: Unoaked Rioja Blanco — Rioja, Spain