Book clubs in Co Antrim

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

All listings in Co Antrim

Lara (Ballyclare)

Hi, My name is Lara and I'm looking for a book club to chat about books and get good recommendations! I read most genre but do have a soft spot for fantasy with Sir Terry Pratchett, Charles De Lint and Ursula le Guin being amongst my favourites and historical fiction - Hilary Mantel, Ken Follett etc. I'm also looking to push myself out of my comfort zone a little. I've stopped going out, stopped trying new things and I think it would do me good to meet some new people and people who love books, seems like a safe place to start!

Lara recommends:

Night Watch

by Terry Pratchett | Learn more and buy

Sir Terry was an expert in satire and the human condition. This book the 6th book in the Watch series and probably STP's best book. It's not a place I'd recommend starting, that would be Guards Guards, but my life would be less bright without this book in it.

Maria (Antrim)

Hi. My name is Maria. I love to read and would like to find a local book club to meet others who enjoy good books. I'm currently reading Marian Keyes' latest novel 'My Favourite Mistake' and slowly making my way through 'Butter' by Asako Yuzuki.

Carol (Ballymoney)

I've moved to Ballymoney a year ago. I like crime, thrillers and real like stories.

BookwormBelle1191 (Ballyclare)

34F living in Ballyclare for a year and still have yet to find a suitable book club that is flexible for meeting up every week or two. Fantasy, Detective, Classic and Gothic tend to be the genres I read the most, but I am open to other genres if the story sounds interesting.

BookwormBelle1191 recommends:

Warm Bodies

by Isaac Marion | Learn more and buy

Does something different with the zombie genre by narration coming from the zombie's perspective and written with plenty of intrigue and humour. The romance is also very well done and the story has a lot of heart.

Storm Front

by Jim Butcher | Learn more and buy

First book in the Dresden Files, introducing the main characters, how the magic system works and tells a good story with lots of humour and crazy yet awesome moments

Practical Magic

by Alice Hoffman | Learn more and buy

The book that inspired the Halloween classic that is Practical Magic. What I love about the book other than the witchy atmosphere is the relationship between Sally and Gillian who are very different from each other yet as sisters they remain close. The book goes more in depth with their perspectives and with Sally's daughters as they grow and mature

BookwormBelle1191 (Ballyclare)

Fantasy, Mystery, Gothic, and the classics are what I tend to read the most, but I am open to other genres if the story sounds interesting and the writing style is engaging. Ideally, meetups can happen every week or two to discuss favourite books, authors and share recommendations.

BookwormBelle1191 recommends:

Warm Bodies

by Isaac Marion | Learn more and buy

Storm Front

by Jim Butcher | Learn more and buy

First book in the Dresden Files, introducing the main characters, how the magic system works and tells a good story with lots of humour and crazy yet awesome moments

Practical Magic

by Alice Hoffman | Learn more and buy

Laura (Newtownabbey)

I am a single mum to two boys ages 15 and 9. I work in childcare and have just started getting back into reading. I mainly read contemporary romance/adult fiction, but I also like crime books and im open to trying something new. Id like to make new connections and maybe new friendships.

Meghan (Lisburn)

I’m 27, from Lisburn. I read a mix of romance, thriller/mystery and the odd fantasy. I’m also trying to write my own novel (slow progress). I would like to find someone who shares the same love for reading as I do. My OG favourite is the Harry Potter set. Recently I have fallen down the BookTok rabbit hole and my bookshelf and bank account still haven’t forgiven me!

Meghan recommends:

Daisy Jones and The Six

by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Learn more and buy

It’s a breath of fresh air and is written in an interview style which is a breeze when you get into the swing of it. You transport back in time and feel like you are part of the band. This book left a giant hole in my heart when I finished it and I wish I could erase from my memory and read it with fresh eyes again.

The Book Thief

by Markus Zusak | Learn more and buy

I couldn’t put this down. I fell in love with Liesel and Rudy and I went through every emotion while reading this.

Fairytale

by Stephen King | Learn more and buy

This book. Wow. It blew my mind and left a gaping hole when I finished it. I couldn’t get into a book for weeks after finishing this one. It was magnificent and I couldn’t wait to get home from work to dive right back into the world King has opened.

Brown eyes (Ballyclare)

I’m a 40 year old woman looking to meet people with the same interest in books as me, nothing better than quiet time with a good book

Jessica (Lisburn)

I am an outgoing person who loves to work out, do coffe & lunch, read books and meet new people

Jessica recommends:

The house maid

by Freida McFadden | Learn more and buy

So many twist and turns, some shock value. Such an enjoyable read

Marina (Antrim)

I'm 39 and live reading looking for like minded ppl to.connect with am reading everything bar horror and classics

Marina recommends:

Speak Of The devil

by Rose wilding | Learn more and buy

About 7 women who is being questioned about Jamie's head is found in new years eve

Donna (Antrim)

Very eclectic reading tastes!

Jane (Lisburn)

I used to be in a book club and after covid it never started up again. Im an avid reader and love to try all types of books. My favourite is Ww2

Michelle (Ballyclare)

30F recently moved to Ballyclare, looking for a group to get to know people

Dodge30 (Ballymena)

Hi all, had a new years resolution to read more, and I am now on my 11th book and loving it

Driedfrogpills (Newtownabbey)

I love reading - have a wide selection of favourites, including scifi and fantasy (Terry Pratchett is my fave), classics (Jane Austen), detective (Agatha Christie). Would love to join a local book club :)

Driedfrogpills recommends:

Night Watch

by Terry Pratchett | Learn more and buy

Everything

Emma K (Lisburn)

i’m 17 and i like to read murder mysteries and sci fi novels :) just looking for a reading/study buddy

Charlie (Lisburn)

I'm a 30 year old female who lives in Lisburn. I read a lot of YA fantasy authors like Tricia Levensellar and am currently going through the ACOTAR series. I dabble in some thrillers, mainly books by Frieda McFadden such as The Housemaid and am trying to expand beyond my comfort zone to old classics such as the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. I'd really like to join a book club that shares my interests and hopefully in the long run become book 'buddies'.

Charlie recommends:

The Vampire Academy series

by Richelle Mead | Learn more and buy

These books tug at the heartstrings in a lot of different ways. The protagonist is lovable and funny and has a great character arc and the book is filled with action, mystery and scandal. It's a real dolly mixture!

The Guardians of Time series

by Marianne Curley | Learn more and buy

This time travelling series is another one that has a bit of everything. Romance, adventure, action and drama and is full of lovable characters. The story is based on a group of kids who time travel to stop important members of history being eradicated to progress in the war between order and chaos. This is one of my guilty pleasures that I tend to go back and reread once in a while.

Alicia (Lisburn)

My name is Alicia and I just moved to Lisburn this summer. I enjoy all genres of books and I am always up for anything. I just love to experience books with others. Let's read together!

Louise (Antrim)

I have lived reading since a could read !!! Not many of my friends are like minded and I'd love to join a group to read and discuss books with . I'm a nurse in royal maternity, I've cut my hours and my children have grown so I've a bit more free time and this is something I've always wanted to do .