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When does The Zoe Ball Book Club start on ITV, which celebrities are in the line-up and which books will be discussed?

Zoe Ball Book Club

ZOE Ball is on a mission to inspire more Brits to read.

The 47-year-old TV presenter has started her own Book Club on ITV. Here's the lowdown on how it works and which celebrities are joining her...

 The Zoe Ball Book Club is running for 10 weeks
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The Zoe Ball Book Club is running for 10 weeksCredit: Photographer

When does The Zoe Ball Book Club start on ITV?

The Zoe Ball Book Club starts Sunday, June 17, 2018 on ITV.

The book club will then run for ten weeks and the campaign is being supported in 3,000 libraries across the UK.

“I adore reading so I’m beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to bring a book club back to TV,” said the star.

“I’m so excited to read all the brilliant titles on our list, and can’t wait to chat about each and every one of them with my wonderful guests and hear what viewers across the country think too – we’ll have a wide range of books that should hopefully encourage everyone to try something new!

 The TV presenter and avid reader is hoping to encourage readers to explore new finds
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The TV presenter and avid reader is hoping to encourage readers to explore new findsCredit: Photographer

Which books will be discussed?

Each week, Zoe will be joined in the studio by celebrity readers who will discuss one of the shortlisted titles.

Viewers will also see authors tell the story of their books in a film.

The book club selection has been curated by the co-founder of Cactus TV Amanda Ross, who was behind the original Richard & Judy TV Book Club.

Here are the books that will be discussed:

  • Adam Kay: This is Going to Hurt
  • Ruth Jones: Never Greener
  • Laura Purcell: The Silent Companions
  • Tony Kent: Killer Intent
  • Sally Magnusson: A Sealwoman's Gift
  • Will Dean: Dark Pines
  • Maggie O'Farrell: I Am, I Am, I Am
  • Mike Gayle: The Man I Think I Know
  • Rowan Colman: The Summer of Impossible Things
  • Abir Mukherjee: A Necessary Evil
 Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones's debut novel has been selected for The Zoe Ball Book Club
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Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones's debut novel has been selected for The Zoe Ball Book ClubCredit: Rex Features

Which celebrities are in the line-up?

The first celebrity reader joining Zoe in the studio is comedian Ralf Little.

Alex Jones, presenter of The One Show, is another of the famous faces who'll be getting involved.

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