Cumbria Guide Book Club: November/December 2025
Cumbria Guide Book Club
November/December 2025
Sit down, grab a blanket, and get cosy — it’s the perfect time of year to lose yourself in a good book. Our festive book club round-up celebrates the incredible talent of local authors right here in Cumbria, showcasing stories and voices inspired by our beautiful county. Whether you’re looking for a novel to enjoy on these dark winter nights or the perfect gift for a book lover, there’s something for everyone in this wonderful collection of Cumbrian reads.
If you have a new book coming out or have recently published, then do get in touch to be featured in future editions of The Book Club, email: [email protected]
Great Britain: Our Road to Disaster
by Brian Stanyer
At 85, retired businessman Brian Stanyer has released Great Britain: Our Road to Disaster, a sharp critique of the nation’s political and economic challenges.
Drawing on his life experience, Stanyer explores the cost of living crisis, government failures, immigration, and the NHS—urging the public to engage and demand change. Now living in Cumbria, he hopes the book sparks conversation rather than sales.
Available on amazon.co.uk
Blood Whiskers
by M. J. Poynton
In the quiet town of Kensy, a dark force twists beloved pets into killers. Harv’s loyal collie, Shep, turns violent, while Alex, a webcam model, is scarred after witnessing a client’s on-camera murder. As animals across town turn on their owners—even a deranged guinea pig—the residents must fight to survive. Can Kensy withstand the nightmare, or will it be destroyed by the creatures they once loved?
Available on amazon.co.uk
Outstanding Walks: Lake District
by Vivienne Crow
Ordnance Survey’s glossy new coffee table book Outstanding Walks Lake District features 60 walks and 300+ must-see places across the National Park. From short strolls to full-day hikes, it offers maps, scenic highlights, and QR-code routes to memorable sites like Cathedral Cave, Rannerdale’s bluebells, and Scafell Pike. With insights from seasoned explorer Vivienne Crow, it’s perfect for walkers and lovers of the countryside. Includes a three-month OS Maps premium subscription.
Available on amazon.co.uk
All of Nature Sings
by Suzanne Henderson
In this inspiring poetry collection, Suzanne Henderson invites you to pause and listen to the beauty around you. With heartfelt poems paired with stunning nature photography by Lorraine Lamb, All of Nature Sings celebrates the peace, wonder, and renewal found in the natural world. Let nature’s song refresh your spirit and awaken your sense of connection to the earth.
Available on amazon.co.uk
Beautiful Things Are Born from Chaos
by Catriona Messenger
An interactive journey into creativity through art and poetry. Using pencils, fine liners, and self-expression, Beautiful Things Are Born from Chaos encourages safe vulnerability, playful mark-making, and poetic writing. It celebrates the belief that everyone is inherently creative and inspires readers to explore and create their own unique works of art and words.
Available on amazon.co.uk
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