This week on Georgie Book Club, we're diving into one of the most talked-about debut novels of the year, A Beautiful Family by Jennifer Trevelyan.

Set during a long, hot New Zealand summer in 1985, the story follows ten-year-old Alix as she navigates family tensions, new friendships and a mystery that has haunted a coastal holiday town for years. What begins as a child's quest to solve the disappearance of a young girl soon uncovers secrets much closer to home.

In this episode, the ladies explores the novel's themes of family, innocence, memory and the moment childhood gives way to a more complicated understanding of the adult world. We discuss Trevelyan's beautifully observed young narrator, the nostalgic summer setting, and why this coming-of-age mystery has resonated with so many readers.

Whether you've already devoured the book or are looking for your next great read, join Georgie Book Club for a thoughtful discussion about one of 2025's standout literary debuts.

Happy reading!

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Welcome to the very first episode of Georgie Bookclub.

Koby and the two Sophie's pour a wine and dive straight into He Would Never, a gripping, twisty read that had us questioning everything (and everyone).

We unpack the big themes, the characters we loved (and didn’t), and the moments that made us gasp. Was he misunderstood?

Were the warning signs there all along?

And did that ending land the way we expected?

Expect honest opinions, a few heated debates, plenty of laughs, and the kind of book chat that feels like your group chat brought to life.

Pour a wine and join the conversation.

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