Book clubs in Ayrshire
Below you'll find every active listing we have for book clubs and readers in Ayrshire
All listings in Ayrshire
Laura (Ayr)
I like murder mystery books and looking to join a group to expand my reading
Sign in to contactAudrey (Ayr)
I love reading crime books and detective novels. I like to try and figure it out in my head as I go along. I’m a 59 yr old woman from Patna. I work full time ( from home) but can meet up evenings or weekends for a coffee and a chat about the next best crime thriller. I have mobility problems so need to beable to access wherever I go.
Sign in to contactCathie (Kilmarnock)
Discover new books, make new friends and meet up on a regular basis.
Sign in to contactBecca93 (Ayr)
I've always loved reading and now i'm looking for a book club to join and meet some new people.
Sign in to contactClaire (Kilmarnock)
I love reading and myself and my 18 year old daughter are looking to join a local book club. We read crime, comedy, the classics, dystopian adventure, science fiction, biographies, basically will try anything. Would love to join a club for book recommendations and chat about our love of books. I am 51 years of age and partially retired. I was a police officer for 25 years and now work part time as a clerk within the NHS. My daughter Sam is an art student and we live in Kilmarnock.
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Jim (Prestwick)
I’m a reflective reader who turns to books for more than entertainment. Reading is a place of stillness for me—a way to sit with difficult questions, deep emotions, and the hope that meaning and goodness still endure. I’m drawn to stories that move slowly, respect interior lives, and aren’t afraid of sorrow, doubt, or grace. I value sincerity over trendiness and depth over spectacle. I’m most engaged by writers who approach life with humility and compassion, who understand that much of human experience is unresolved, fragile, and beautiful at the same time. Books that explore faith, suffering, mortality, love, and moral choice tend to stay with me the longest—especially when they don’t offer easy answers. I gravitate towards nonfiction with emotional, spiritual and psychological depth. I also like contemplative novels, and classics or modern classics that have stood the test of time. I also appreciate thoughtful memoirs or essays about illness, loss, endurance, and hope. I’m less interested in fast-paced plots or pure escapism, and more interested in books that feel honest and human. I like books that make me a better person. I have an MA Creative Writing and I write essays under the theme "A Writers Notebook."
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Kristy (Kilmarnock)
Semi retired but active in local community attending art groups, writing group and reading a lot!
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Rosy Maple Moth (Ayr)
I have always enjoyed science fiction and fantasy, especially where authors have created ‘hard’ magic systems and thorough worldbuilding. That said, I also love the depth and long-lasting impact of well-told dramas. Unfortunately, I stopped reading for quite a while until recently, and I am looking for a book club as I make more time to read. I would prefer to attend a book club in person, expand my reading shelf and have good conversations with others about books.
Sign in to contactAnnette (Darvel)
Hi I'm Annette,early 60s and looking to join a book club. I like reading psychological thrillers mainly. I enjoy gardening and walking my dog.
Sign in to contactShiv (Kilmarnock)
Looking for people that can understand my love for reading and want to discuss plots and characters in depth.
Sign in to contactDianna (Ardrossan)
I enjoy discussing book and concepts. I am looking for other people to build new friendships with others with similar interests.
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Jade01 (Ayr)
Hi. I am Jade and I am 33 years old. I love reading and have a particular interest in physiological thrillers, books that keep me guessing with great twists. I also really like biographies and some cosy autum/christmas reads. Looking for a book club to join; interested in ones that meet up biweekly or monthly (evenings or weekends) Thanks.
Sign in to contactReta (Saltcoats)
I am 85yrs old & housebound. I like to read historical novels, crime & drama for relaxation. I would like to join a book club of like-minded people.
Sign in to contactPlotTwistPro (Kilmarnock)
I'm 42 from Ayrshire. I will read almost anything so long as it holds me interest and has me gripped from the opening page. Current author obsessions are Duncan Ralston, Lucinda Berry and John Marrs. Favourite genres are Psychological thrillers, horror and crime/mystery but I will read just about anything as long as there is a good story. Looking to join a book club to find people with similar hobbies and for book recommendations
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Joy (Kilmarnock)
I enjoy a wide range of authors and love finding ones which are new to me. Some authors I read are JoJo Moyes, Celia Ahern, Elsie Silver, Richard Osman. I enjoy a good rake in The Works to find authors new to me.. I’m retired and would love to meet people and enjoy books together.
Sign in to contactBookReader09 (Kilmarnock)
I would like to meet like minded book readers in the area of Cumnock.
Sign in to contactVictoria81 (Ayr)
New to Cumnock, avid reader looking for a book group to share recommendations
Sign in to contactOrwellian1984 (Kilmarnock)
I’m a 41 year old nurse lecturer mother of three. I have always wanted to join a book club and finally have the time. I love to read classic literature, dystopian or ancient history. Occasionally a bit of pseudo- history. I also enjoy reading about the history of psychiatry and mental health. Bit nuanced but I would love to connect with other like minded people.
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Bookworm95 (Ayr)
Hi I’m Lauren, I’m 30 and work for the NHS. I’m really into thriller books, and I do like some horror. Anything with plot twist I didn’t see coming. I would love the join a book club to socialise with others who share my interests, and to be given book recommendations.
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