Bookhounds

24/01/2022

We're taking a little break...

"I launched Bookhounds in January 2021 with an exciting plan for the year ahead. As with many best laid plans, it didn’t quite work out that way." ~ Char, Top Dog

https://bookhounds.club/community/were-taking-a-break/

08/10/2021

Our Book of the Month for October is ‘Beyond Limits’ by Lowri Morgan.

In this book, Welsh TV presenter Lowri Morgan takes on some of the most gruelling multi-stage ultras in the world in places such as the deepest jungle and through the Arctic circle. Lowri reaches into the pain cave and beyond, all while being filmed for TV shows!

Bookhounds members, head on over to goodreads to share your first impressions.

Not a member? Want to a copy? Join the club by Friday to get this month’s book 📚🐕

https://bookhounds.club/join-the-club/

06/09/2021

Our book of the month for September is the second title that we've shipped from the USA especially for our members. And it's a belter!

Spirit Run is a beautifully written, enlightening and thrilling story.

Want a copy? We ordered a handful of extra copies in anticipation of new members this month and because this title was so hard to get our paws on.

Join the club before Sunday 12th September and we'll send you a copy of Spirit Run plus I'll throw in a limited edition Bookhounds T-shirt.

Join now: https://bookhounds.club/join-the-club/

30/07/2021

How much do you love your running buddies?

Today is International Friendship Day. It is also the last day to make the most of our special offer celebrating Sound Hound Jak's 32nd birthday.

Use the code RUNNINGBUDDY to save £3.20 on all new subscriptions.

That's a 21% saving on your first month!

The offer ends at midnight. But friendship between two running buddies is for life ;)

Join today: https://bookhounds.club/join-the-club/

P.S. If you really want to treat your friends, gift membership is available here: https://bookhounds.club/product/best-gifts-for-runners-uk/

19/07/2021

Bookhounds members are a super interesting bunch and we love to celebrate them.

Our member of the month for July is Stacey Marston, founder of The Runner's Bookshelf. Stacey chats to us about mulled wine, fish-finger sandwiches and a little known race called the London Marathon.

Say hello to Stacey here:

Bookhounds is a virtual running club and book group for people who love reading and running. Welcome to Member of the Month Stacey.

07/07/2021

Our Book of the Month for July is 'This Journey We Call Running' by Brian James Siddons.

Running inspires both pros and poetry in this gentle yet engaging anthology.

An early review from a Bookhounds members said: "This one's a proper lovely book!" So there you have it 📚🐕

Want running inspiration delivered to your door? Join the club: https://bookhounds.club/join-the-club/

29/06/2021

We're so pleased to have partnered with Stride Beer.

Stride is an award-winning UK brewery brewing isotonic 0.5% ABV beer for those who don’t want to compromise their athletic performance. Made using craft beer brewing expertise, it features all the hop-based, thirst-quenching flavours of regular craft beer while not affecting your performance or leaving you groggy the next morning. The beer contains electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals to aid recovery after exercise and is vegan friendly.

Bookhounds members can now enjoy the refreshing taste of Stride while saving 10% on all orders. Cheers to that!

Find out more about member offers here: https://bookhounds.club/member-offers/

28/06/2021

Have you listened to the latest episode of Bookhounds: The Run Down podcast yet? 🎧

Hosts Char & Jak welcome two special guests to the virtual studio. Egg and Jo are both Bookhounds members and HUGE parkrun fans.

They discuss the book, 'How parkrun changed our lives' by Eileen Jones.

Have a listen: https://anchor.fm/bookhounds-the-run-down

13/06/2021

Our Book of the Month for June is 'How parkrun changed our lives' by Eileen Jones. This great book celebrates all things parkrun and has got our team excited for the return of the weekly timed 5km every Saturday morning, later this month (fingers crossed!).

Bookhounds members can read an exclusive interview with Eileen Jones on our blog: https://bookhounds.club/blog/ 📚🐕

02/06/2021

Hooorrraay! It's Global Running Day 🌍

To celebrate, we're offering new members a brilliant bundle:

1. Save 12% on a 3-month subscription
2. Get an EXTRA book from our shelf
3. Bag a FREE Bookhounds t-shirt

Use the code GRD2021 at checkout.

Join the club: https://bookhounds.club/global-running-day/

27/05/2021

Ohhhh look at us! We're so excited to be featured in this gorgeous story by Carrie J. Lyell for DIVA Magazine on the power of running.

Give it a read:

Can running help to connect us to our q***r identities? BY CARRIE LYELL In March this year, I ran my first half marathon. That might not seem like much of achievement to you ultra marathon runners …

26/05/2021

🎧 New episode alert! 🎧

In this month's Bookhounds: The Run Down podcast our hosts Jak & Char are joined by Toby Fells, Coach & Founder at Q***r Runnings to review 'In It For The Long Run' by Damian Hall.

Listen now on all the usual podcasty platforms including here: https://anchor.fm/bookhounds-the-run-down/episodes/In-It-For-The-Long-Run-by-Damian-Hall-e11g6fp