HOT READERS: A Spicy Book Club… With Rhinestones!
Hear ye, fair maiden, brave reader, and devoted lover of filth and fantasy!
You are hereby summoned to Hot Readers, a book club for those who crave morally grey love interests, feral romantasy energy, and stories that absolutely could have been resolved with better communication but the entire plotline is thankful they were not!
This is not a quiet literary salon. This is a cosy, glitter-dusted gathering where we read hot books, argue passionately about fictional problematic faves, and bedazzle our books while doing it. No crafting talent required. No reverence for the canon expected. Opinions encouraged.
Hosted by Vivian Valmont, your appointed High Priestess of Smut, sworn to lead you through dangerous romances, questionable decisions, and rhinestone-based rituals.
WHAT AWAITS YOU
• Guided group discussion of our chosen spicy reads – our first session books will be "The Secret Suite" by Tierney Page & "Throne of Nightmares" by Kerri Maniscalco, and the following books will be selected by group vote. You’re welcome to read one of the books, or both!
• Rhinestones & glue supplied for and zero-pressure crafting while you chat
• Games and prompts including
– Five Words Or Less
– Character Confessional
– Redemption or Red Flag debates
– F8ck, Marry, Kill
– Playlist moments for the main couple
• Optional silliness if it pleases the group, such as book swaps, costumes, fanfic readings, or tarot pulls. Chaos inevitable
You need only bring yourself, refreshments, and your book. We supply the nonsense and rhinestones!
DATES & LOCATION
Two sessions remain for 2026:
Sunday July 5th – 11am – 1pm
Sunday September 13th – 11am – 1pm
All hosted at The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 4/219 Given Terrace, Paddington.
TRIBUTE
Book a single gathering: $50
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• Hosted and facilitated book club session
• A bedazzling and crafting supplies pack
Bring snacks if you wish. Bring opinions without restraint.
WHO ANSWERS THE CALL
• Lovers of spicy romance and romantasy
• Readers who enjoy chaos, craft, and community
• Anyone seeking a book club that feels like a hang, not homework
No dance experience required. No crafting skill required. Only enthusiasm.
WHICH BOOK TO CUDDLE UP WITH?
You’re welcome to read either of the below for our July session, or both!
Book 1 - Spicy romance book
"Across the Vanishing Sky" by Catherine Cowles
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Contemporary
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Small town mystery romance
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Forced proximity
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Grumpy/sunshine
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Morally grey hero
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Single Mum
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Found family
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Spice!
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First in a new series
Book 2 - Spicy fantasy romance book
"Starside" by Alex Aster
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Fantasy
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Deadly trials/quest
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Strong/revenge driven female main character
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Forced proximity
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Slow burn
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Enemies to Lovers
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Spice!
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First in a new series
A little note on self care: due to the nature of the content in these tomes, we recommend checking trigger warnings on each before diving in to make sure it’s in your comfort zone.
Books for sessions 3 will be selected by the group at the July session.
WANT MORE?
Join us at @hotreaders_bookclub on Instagram for chats, memes, and more related nonsense!
TO TURN THE PAGE AND JOIN THE SMUT AND SPARKLE
Choose the Hot Readers Book Club item in our online store to book.
By enrolling in these workshops, you acknowledge and agree to all Terms & Conditions of enrollment.