Hello! I’m Simon Haisell, the host of Footnotes & Tangents.
I am a writer living in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, and Footnotes & Tangents is a set of book guides and book groups where I re-read the novels I love most and invite you to join me.
I set a gentle pace, write a weekly discussion post full of resources, record a podcast version, and host an inclusive, friendly discussion space.
Feel free to jump straight into any of our current slow reads:
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie
The first post of every read-along is free. Upgrade to become a member of Footnotes & Tangents and get access to all the book guides and slow reads. Membership is £5/month or £50/year, with complimentary membership available to readers on low or no income. There is also a 20% discount on group subscriptions.
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If you have any questions, suggestions, or book recommendations, please get in touch.
I hope you enjoy Footnotes & Tangents!
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