The Glow Worm Book Club

Follow the crew of the spacecraft Discovery as they embark on a mission to Saturn. Their vessel is controlled by HAL 9000, an artificially intelligent supercomputer capable of the highest level of cognitive functioning that rivals—and perhaps threatens—the human mind.

For readers who are fascinated by the intersection of technology and humanity, and are eager to embark on a captivating journey through the cosmos, 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke is a must-read, offering a rich and immersive exploration of AI, evolution, and the infinite possibilities of space.

Days before his release from prison, Shadow's wife, Laura, dies in a mysterious car crash. Numbly, he makes his way back home. On the plane, he encounters the enigmatic Mr Wednesday, who claims to be a refugee from a distant war, a former god and the king of America.

Together they embark on a profoundly strange journey across the heart of the USA, whilst all around them a storm of preternatural and epic proportions threatens to break.

American Gods by Neil Gaiman is a stimulating and deeply unsettling journey that will captivate readers who are fascinated by the intersection of mythology, faith, and the complexities of the American identity, making it a perfect fit for those who crave a rich and immersive exploration of the human condition.

'I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.'

Bronte's infamous Gothic novel tells the story of orphan Jane, a child of unfortunate circumstances. Raised and treated badly by her aunt and cousins and eventually sent away to a cruel boarding school, it is not until Jane becomes a governess at Thornfield that she finds happiness. Meek, measured, but determined, Jane soon falls in love with her brooding and stormy master, Mr Rochester, but it is not long before strange and unnerving events occur in the house and Jane is forced to leave Thornfield to pursue her future.

For readers who crave a rich, atmospheric tale of enduring love, self-discovery, and the unyielding power of the human spirit, Charlotte Brontë's timeless classic, Jane Eyre, is a must-read that will sweep you away on a journey of passion, mystery, and the unbreakable bonds of the human heart.

Dating to the ninth century B.C., Homer’s timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amidst devastation and destruction, as it moves inexorably to the wrenching, tragic conclusion of the Trojan War.

The Iliad by Homer is a timeless and challenging masterpiece that will captivate readers who are drawn to the rich world of Greek mythology, the complexities of human nature, and the epic struggles of war, making it a perfect fit for those who crave a deeply immersive and emotionally resonant reading experience.