Book clubs in Co Durham

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

All listings in Co Durham

Thea (Bishop Auckland)

27, Just getting in to reading regularly and would love to be able to discuss books with others :)

Jo S (Darlington)

I like reading most genres, 50 this year and reside in Darlington.

Jo S recommends:

Rebecca

by Daphne Du Maurier | Learn more and buy

Has the intrigue and mystery, colourful characters and through the eyes of a young woman whose name is never mentioned who is expected to live up to the previous mistress. It’s full of sunshine and love but very dark also

Joseph (Sedgefield)

30 - Interested in all kinds of books and very open to recommendations to discuss; whether you’re new to reading or a long-time reader, feel free to get in touch! :) Recent books read: • I’m Thinking of Ending Things - Iain Reid •Heart of Darkness - Joseph Conrad •Teatro Grottesco - Thomas Ligotti •The Sparrow - Mary Doria Russell

Joseph recommends:

I’m Thinking of Ending Things

by Iain Reid | Learn more and buy

Unsettling, suspenseful & compelling.

Josh (Durham)

29, Near Durham. Fan of sci-fi, fantasy and thrillers. Open to try and read anything. Also listen to audiobooks. Would love to meet people with similar tastes, discuss books and get recommendations.

Josh recommends:

Neuromancer

by William Gibson | Learn more and buy

Absolutely phenomenal Gibson could come up with such ideas in 1984. It’s easy to see how this along with the first cinematic imagining of Blade Runner (adapted from works of Philip K Dick), paved the way for the entire “cyberpunk” genre people know and love today. The book itself is fast paced and visceral. The characters do indeed feel real from the start. A timeless classic; I also highly recommend the audiobook for this on Spotify (narrated by Jason Flemyng).

Silpa (Durham)

27F - I mainly like fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, and classics. Tolkien is my favourite author but Pratchett and Austen are up there too. Would love to just meet up and talk books, either one on one or as part of a small group.

Silpa recommends:

Going Postal

by Terry Pratchett | Learn more and buy

One of my favourite Discworld novels of all time! It can serve as a standalone novel so no prior Discworld experience needed. A conman is hanged for his crimes in Ankh-Morpork... but not to the death. The Patrician of the city offers him a second chance, and he is appointed as the Postmaster General of the city's failing post office. There's also a mystery involved, just the slightest hint of romance, and lots of delightful comedic moments. Can't recommend it enough!

bookreader81 (Chester-le-Street)

looking to meet new people with similar interests to discuss what we are reading

Eden (Consett)

Hi, i have recently gotten back into reading and would love to meet like minded people! I'm 28, and my favourite genres are fantasy/romantasy and horror, especially medieval horror

Eden recommends:

The Devils

by Joe Abercrombie | Learn more and buy

This book is amazing - a proper fantasy adventure with dry british humour, brilliant characters, and ideal pacing. The Devils is interesting all the way through; even in during tamer chapters, I didn't want to put it down.

Read 2025 (Bishop Auckland)

I love to meet new people who enjoy reading. I live in Spennymoor and read for pleasure most days.

Megan (Bishop Auckland)

Fanatic reader who loves all things cosy crime, Jane Austen, and anything Brontë!

Emily (Durham)

25 - I love books of almost any genre, but am particularly fond of classic literature and horror. I'd love to meet up with someone for a coffee or go for a walk and talk about books!

Emily recommends:

To the Lighthouse

by Virginia Woolf | Learn more and buy

This book is such a powerful reflection about how people relate to each other, about the complexities of human interaction and the passage of time. Virginia Woolf is such a descriptive writer, and I found myself having to pause every couple of pages to really appreciate what she'd written.

Megan (Bishop Auckland)

I would love to join a book club or meet people who love books like I do! I’m 23 and would happily branch out my genres but love romance :)

James (Durham)

I'm 30, I enjoy history (particularly medieval), historical fiction, fantasy and natural history. Looking to meet people with similar interests

James recommends:

The Last Kingdom

by Bernard Cornwell | Learn more and buy

Perhaps my favourite historical fiction series of all time, it follows the life of Uhtred of Bebbanburg (modern day Bamburgh) and his quest to recover his lost birthright. Every time I read these books I get lost in the world of 10th century England

The Hound of the Baskervilles

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | Learn more and buy

Harry (Bishop Auckland)

Looking for a group to chat and discuss books with and have the motivation to read a book a month.

charzbooks18 (Durham)

Hi I am 18 and currently in Durham and wanting some more book friends or people to discuss with. I love fantasy, romance and mystery books!

Jan T (Chester-le-Street)

Recently retired and have not read a book for a long time busy with work and family but now would like to join a Book Club and suggestions of what to read. Like Fantasy, mystery, crime. I Like Anne Cleeves, JK Rowling.

Guitargirl (Durham)

Genres include crime, autobiography and some fiction. Looking for evening club to chat to like minded people about books over coffee!

Andy 77 (Barnard Castle)

I enjoy crime and thrillers, and good stories about interesting and complex characters. I would like to discuss stories like these, and share opinions, with people.

Andy 77 recommends:

The Day of the Jackal

by Frederick Forsyth | Learn more and buy

Great thriller, brilliant pace, good characters and fabulous story with great twist which keeps you guessing to the end.

Eve (Chester-le-Street)

Hello! My names Eve and I love all things books. I love to read, go on walks and travel! I usually read romance or fantasy but I’m very open. Would love a book club to join

Ashley (Chester-le-Street)

Want to get back into reading, love lots of different types of books, open to different genres.

Pam (Durham)

I am totally obsessed with the tudor era, I'm reading : the shardlake series at the moment. But I do read other history non fiction, especially the medieval period. Also non fiction books on these eras and sometimes other periods in all aspects of history. I tend to read several books at a time, it doesn't get confusing, that's just the way I am!