Book lovers will adore these fabulous books and goodies! Thanks to Booklovers Retreats, one lucky reader can win books – they will get their hands on a high quality canvas bag filled with a collection of books and treats.

This prize, worth over £120, includes a signed hardback copy of The Queen of Fives by Alex Hay; signed hardback of Bethnal Green by Amélie Skoda; paperbacks of Piglet by Lottie Hazel, Every Smile You Fake by Dorothy Koomson, Warrior Queens and Quiet Revolutionaries by Kate Mosse, The Other Woman by Tania Tay; Thomas Street Workshop scented candle ‘Reading In the Library’; and Montezuma chocolate bars and buttons.

To enter, check out the Booklovers Retreats (9 – 12 May 2025 in Cornwall) and (March 2026 in Essex) and tell us which Cornish town the May retreat is to be held at (answer here). These are perfect short breaks for you to chill, relax and catch up on your TBR in luxurious and cosy surroundings. You can also head over to our Instagram page where you can enter for an extra entry.

Relax and read in the atmospheric setting of the 18^th Century mill, surrounded by stunning art and luxurious comfort. All guests have a double bedroom and private or ensuite bathroom to themselves. You can ask for double occupancy and come with a partner, family member or friend. Shared meal times are integral to the retreat experience, and guests will gather together at lunch and dinner, to chat with fellow book lovers and meet the guest authors. Leith’s trained chef Ali Pumfrey will provide indulgent yet healthy meals, showcasing seasonal Cornish produce. There’ll be cocktail hour before dinner, and guests can relax knowing that the retreat is fully catered. With plenty of time to read, the retreat also includes talks with best-selling author Orlando Murrin – who was a semi-finalist in Masterchef, as well as C.L. Miller who worked with her mother the late Judith Miller (of The Antiques Roadshow) on her novel series, The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder.

All food and drink including wine with meals and cocktails is included, along with a murder mystery evening and guided walks, as well as transport from the station. Fri 9 – Mon 12 May 2025. Muddy readers save £150 when they quote MUDDY when booking.

Can’t make the retreat? Join the Booklovers Online Book Club for a monthly Zoom, first Monday of the month, 8pm. Head to their website to join the Whatsapp group for book details and the link. The next one is on 3rd March to discuss Jennie Godrey’s The List of Suspicious Things.