Piccadilly Horror Book Club

Dissecting the dark and macabre in our central London horror club

📚 Westminster Monthly - Tuesdays Social Fiction Mystery & thriller

Who doesn't love a good scare in the cozy safety of a bookshop? The Piccadilly Horror Book Club meets monthly on Tuesday evenings at Waterstones Piccadilly to dive into supernatural chillers and dark psychological dread.

Our booksellers lead warm, engaging, and delightfully creepy discussions that explore how horror writers build suspense and tackle deep societal fears. Whether you are a hardcore fan of classic gothic frights or a newcomer curious about modern survival thrillers, our club is an incredibly friendly, judgment-free space to share a thrill and swap recommendations. Come join us if you dare!

Westminster, London
Monthly - Tuesdays

From the blog

Real stories of people who found their people in London.

Rachel Okafor · 15 June 2026 I was someone's mum from 6am to midnight. A book club gave me back two hours that were mine. After my son was born I disappeared into being his mother. The thing that brought me back wasn't a spa day or a grand gesture. It was a paperback and a room full of women. Margaret Ellison · 5 June 2026 At 68, I thought my world had got smaller. A walking group proved me wrong. After I retired and lost my husband, the house went quiet and the days got long. Then a Saturday walking group gave me back something I thought was gone for good. Hannah Cole · 3 June 2026 I moved to London for the job. The loneliness nearly sent me home. Arriving in a city of nine million people and feeling invisible - and the ordinary Tuesday evening that slowly changed everything.