Book clubs in Ayrshire
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The Worldwide Warm & simple Book Club (Prestwick)
Our book club explores stories and ideas that help us understand what it means to be human—through empathy, courage, meaning, and hope. We read books that invite reflection and encourage us to live more thoughtfully and compassionately. The focus is on stories and ideas that are honest yet hopeful, and that inspire a more conscious, life-affirming way of living. Reflective & invitational This book club is for readers drawn to works that deepen our understanding of humanity. We’re interested in books that don’t just observe life, but gently challenge us to live with greater purpose, empathy, and responsibility. We choose books that examine what it means to be human in a positive, forward-looking way—stories and reflections that encourage personal growth, moral clarity, and thoughtful engagement with the world. Whether Biography faith, philosophy, or psychology are welcome themes I would prefer to have an online meeting at a democratically approved time
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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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Orwellian1984 (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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Bookfan (Darvel)
I enjoy contemporary fiction and the classics. Looking for a bookclub to get together for book discussions and hear differing views. Thanks
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Parminder (Prestwick)
Hi I am semi retired and I'm looking to start reading more books. I think having a group to discuss books would encourage me to read more. I mainly read romance or autobiographical books.
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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Sina (Ayr)
I'm looking for a book group in or near Troon, Ayr, or Prestwick. Ideally we would meet during evenings or weekends, but I am quite flexible. Also I would like to meet in person, instead of online. I love reading the classics, thrillers, horror, historic novels and slice of life books. Not the biggest fan of romance or romantasy.
Sign in to contactJenny (Kilmarnock)
Hi I’m looking to find a book group near me to meet new friends and discuss our latest fav books. I like fantasy and romance books with a healthy dose of smut mixed in.
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Sue (West Kilbride)
I moved back to the village 6 months ago, am an avid reader (read every day ) Would love to be included in a book club, to discuss current reading books, and to meet new people. I love murder mysteries but read anything and everything.
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Photographer, Yoga teacher, Music & Animal lover, Sporty and essentially a community person (small c) struggling with concepts of mortality and suffering, always done art of some form and once upon a time was an engineer, love the WILD and GREAT ESPRESSO
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Neil (Ayr)
Hi I am Neil and I am not 100% that i want to read books that others recommend, HOWEVER ! I love discussion and analysis. I am a yoga teacher, photographer and an engineer in another age. Literature i gravitate towards : Music auto-bio's, mountaineering, sci-fi, historical fiction, long distance walks and crime. I cycle much, am in choirs, love live music, books of course and sleeping very much.
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Kindle_Grl88 (Kilmarnock)
Hi, I'm Ashley and read around 100 books per year. My favourite genres are romance with a healthy dose of smut thrown in there! I would like to connect with other readers for book recommendations, chatting about our favourite books and meeting/connecting with new friends who enjoy the same genres.
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Alison (Kilmarnock)
Hello, my name is Alison, im 48 years old and live in stewarton. I am married with 2 boys who both have autism, I home educate my youngest and work part time cleaning holiday lets so life is pretty busy 😊. I like reading most kind of books but have a bit of a passion for murder mystery! Looking for some time out and just some time to unwind
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I've always loved reading and now i'm looking for a book club to join and meet some new people.
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Hardworking nurse. Love books and coffee! I like all genres and try a bit of everything!
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Semi retired but active in local community attending art groups, writing group and reading a lot!
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Dianne (Kilmarnock)
I’m 53, working as a nurse for the NHS. Finally making the time to read again, I’ve forgotten how it’s an escape from an often busy, stressful life 🙏, love to meet new friends who can expand my reading list, it’s normally crime, forensics and the occasional comedy for balance
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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.
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