Book Club | Magpie

A gripping psychological drama about obsession, motherhood, marriage and the terrifying fear of losing control.

Join us for an evening of books, blooms and Bellinis as we dive into Elizabeth Day’s Magpie — a tense and unsettling novel that keeps you questioning what is real, who you can trust, and just how well we ever really know the people closest to us.

Type: Literary Fiction / Psychological Drama
Themes: Obsession, motherhood, marriage, manipulation, and the fear of losing control
Tone: Tense, unsettling, twisty, and psychologically gripping

We’ll explore the novel’s themes of motherhood, relationships, trust and obsession, as well as the twists and turns that make Magpie such a compelling read. Expect plenty to discuss — including how well we really know the people closest to us.

✨ Your ticket includes:

• A welcome Bellini on arrival

• 10% off purchases made that evening

• Guided discussion in a relaxed, flower-filled setting

📖 About the book

Marisa is overjoyed when she discovers she is pregnant, but her happiness is soon overshadowed by the arrival of Jake and Kate, a seemingly perfect couple who move into the house next door.

As Marisa becomes increasingly drawn into their lives, the boundaries between friendship, family and obsession begin to blur. When the carefully constructed world around her starts to shift, she finds herself questioning who she can trust — and whether everything is really as it appears.

Dark, atmospheric and full of twists, Magpie is a compelling exploration of motherhood, marriage, desire and the dangerous consequences of wanting what someone else has.

✍️ About the author

Elizabeth Day is a British author, journalist, podcaster and broadcaster. She has written several novels, including How to Fail, The Party and Magpie, and is known for exploring relationships, identity, failure and the complicated realities of modern life.

She is also the creator and host of the popular podcast How to Fail with Elizabeth Day, where she explores the lessons that can be found in life's setbacks and disappointments.