Book clubs in Bristol

Below you'll find every active listing we have for book clubs and readers in Bristol

All listings in Bristol

George (Bristol)

Looking for other people in their 20's passionate about reading. I love literary fiction and Classics. The first table I go for in Waterstones is the one with translated fiction.

George recommends:

To the Lighthouse

by Virginia Woolf | Buy this book

I read the 'time passes' section every other week at this point

Sophy (Bristol)

Recently got back into reading after a break and keen to share with others and get recommendations. I enjoy fiction and non fiction, mostly women’s stories, recently enjoyed lessons in chemistry, the vanishing half and matrecense

Emilia (Bristol)

Just got back into reading and am really enjoying thriller and mystery books at the moment! Would also love to meet people in their 20s/ 30s and make some friends in the process :)

LouiseG (Bristol)

Hello! I am looking to join a book club, i really enjoy reading and want to make more time for this I also like meeting new people. I read various genres.

LouiseG recommends:

Princess

by Jean Sasson | Buy this book

Based on true story, the shocking treatment of women in saudi Arabia and the courage and strength they have.

Old-Fangled Book Club (Bristol)

New book club, fiction/non-fiction/poetry, welcoming anyone.

JillMc (Bristol)

I used to be a keen reader, but have got out of the habit and now rarely finish a book. I would like to find some motivation to read regularly again and think that a book club would be ideal to kick-start my reading habit again. I have broad tastes in reading. I'd really like to connect with other readers and enjoy some interesting discussion.

Callipygous (Bristol)

Hi, would love to join a book club to get me reading more. Like all sorts but especially classics.

Callipygous recommends:

The Alexandria Quartet

by Lawrence Durrell | Buy this book

Durrell tells the same story thrice from three different perspectives before advancing the story in the final book of the quadrilogy, which makes for an interesting read in itself. What really makes the quartet however is the vividness of the characters and the atmosphere of mid-century Alexandria - it comes alive as a philosophy and culture since lost to modernity.

Unsong

by Scott Alexander | Buy this book

Scott Alexander is always great fun to read and this is no exception - like a nerdier version of Good Omens, his asides and allusions are always fun to read and spot. What sets this book apart however is the payoff at the end where he gives a real and sound answer to the theodicy problem that shadows the story - in truth his answer is a rich seam for considering philosophy, rare praise for a light webnovel.

AmyB (Bristol)

Looking to get back into reading. No specific genre really, I enjoy reading a range of different books.

Booklover13 (Bristol)

I love to read and want a push to read more as it is harder to find time these days. I would love to meet some new people and have the chance to discuss some books while getting to know them.

Susannah (Bristol)

Hi, I'd love to join a book group. Used to be one few years ago and really enjoyed it. Recently moved to Bristol from Vancouver. Read quite widely both fiction and non-fiction. Cheers, Susannah

Bookworm (Bristol)

Hi I love reading. I like crime and factual books as well as fiction. Would like to meet new friends.

Fictional101 (Bristol)

Love fiction old and new with diverse stories to tell. Looking for good company, bit of a laugh and interesting book choices.

Emily (Bristol)

Hi, I'm Emily! I'm in my early 30s and am trying to get back into reading. I'm trying to use my library card as much as possible and am open to reading any genres and not just books with nice covers!

Milliesmith (Bristol)

Moved here from Bath in December and looking for a book club with likeminded people. I am 23 and would like a book club in my age group! Favourite genres include thrillers, feminist, romance, dystopian and sci fi. Looking for something around the Clifton/city centre!

Marcella (Bristol)

Open minded, curious and inquisitive

Marcella recommends:

The Dry Heart

by Natalia Ginzburg | Buy this book

Obsessive love

Leah (Bristol)

I like most genres, particularly thrillers and suspense. I am looking to meet up monthly or perhaps more often. I'm hoping to meet new people who share my interest in reading.

Rebel Book Club - Bristol (Bristol)

Never stop learning. Together, we've read a non-fiction book every month since May 2015. We help people to accelerate and mix up their reading habits and to connect with all kinds of curious people. Our Bristol group is curious, friendly and we'd love to have you join us! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3RXn7eM

Ana (Bristol)

Hi! I’m looking to build up my confidence in a friendly atmosphere doing something I love - reading! I’d love to discuss and share ideas. Very much love unfiltered prose, poetry and the classics. Looking forward to making friends.

Ana recommends:

The Three Musketeers

by Alexandre Dumas | Buy this book

The ultimate story of friendship - all for one and one for all! Milady is the archetypal villain (and what can we say about Cardinal Richelieu?!) and this thrilling adventure carries human foibles and chance, as well as slow pace and action, everything you need for an entertaining and meaningful read. I have read it in French, English and Bulgarian!!!

Dominique (Bristol)

I am interested in world literature, novels, poetry.

Dominique recommends:

The island of missing trees

by Elif Shafak | Buy this book

One of the characters is a fig tree. It is based jointly in Cyprus and London. It is poetic and poignant and speaks of the experience of love and war and people who have moved country.

The map of salt and stars

by Zeyn Joukhadar | Buy this book

It juxtaposes the story of a contemporary Syrian girl and a girl in the 16th century. It has a positive and empowering ending. It contains poems

Chelsea1591 (Bristol)

Need to get out my reading slump! Would love to talk about books and get me back into it - love a fiction book, love a trending booktok book!

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