During June, The Other House Book Club returns to The Library. Hosted by Lydia, our Membership Manager and resident bookworm, this month we will explore Sunday Times bestselling novel, One of Us by Elizabeth Day.  

Whether you’re returning to a beloved favourite from 2025 or experiencing it anew, what better way to kickstart a new week than engaging in a relaxed and thoughtful discussion in The Library. 

About the book: 

Martin and Ben were friends for decades – best friends, Martin would have said, before the terrible events at Ben’s 40th birthday party tore them apart. So, when Martin receives a surprise invitation back into the inner sanctum of the dazzling Fitzmaurice family after seven years of silence, he can’t resist the chance to get his revenge. 

Ben has risen through the ranks of power and is now touted as the next Prime Minister. But Martin can’t help but notice certain flies in the ointment… Ben’s wife, Serena, for instance, whose privileged existence is beginning to feel like a gilded cage. Or their daughter, Cosima, an environmental activist fighting against everything her parents once stood for. Through their intertwined stories, we see a family and a nation unravelling under the weight of its secrets. 

With everyone watching, the stage is set for a reckoning. It’s time for Martin and Ben to confront what love truly means when everything; family, power, and loyalty is on the line. 

About the author: 

Elizabeth Day (born 1978) is an award-winning British author, journalist, and broadcaster best known for creating the chart-topping podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day, which celebrates the lessons learned from things not going right. She has written 10 books, including Magpie and Friendaholic, and is a 2024 Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.  

 Fancy joining? Then we look forward to turning the page with you. 

(Please note that spoilers will be discussed!)