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

Added 8 days ago

Kayleigh Anne (Chester-le-Street)

I’m an enthusiastic reader with a love for a wide range of genres, though I’m especially drawn to historical books (both fiction and non-fiction), thrillers, true crime, and dystopian fiction. I enjoy books that explore human behaviour, moral choices, and the social forces that shape our lives. My all-time favourite book is The Choice by Edith Eger — a powerful and deeply human story that continues to stay with me. I’m looking forward to connecting with others who enjoy thoughtful discussion and discovering new books along the way.

Kayleigh Anne recommends:

The Choice

by Edith Eger | Buy this book

It is the most inspiring book that I have ever read.

Added 11 days ago

Barnetto (Seaham)

I’m Andrew, a UK-based reader who gravitates toward sci‑fi and fantasy with strong world‑building, clever systems, and a bit of oddness. I love stories that reward paying attention — the kind where you can dig into how things work, why characters make the choices they do, and what the setting is really saying beneath the surface. I’m looking for a relaxed, curious book club that enjoys thoughtful discussion without getting overly serious. This is supposed to be fun after all.

Barnetto recommends:

The atrocity archives

by Charles Stross | Buy this book

It's a unique blend of cosmic horror and office politics that I haven't found anywhere else.

Added 13 days ago

Aven (Durham)

Hi, I love horror novels, especially historical horror. I also like a bit of fantasy but all of those tend to overlap anyway. I'm looking for people to enthuse about books with in a pretty cafe :)

Aven recommends:

Deliver us from Evil

by Tom Holland | Buy this book

It's a perfect moody winter book set in late oliver cromwell times before the monarchy restoration. It involves history, religious mythology and rituals but is mainly about vampires and this demon guy. Very cozy read

Hayley (Durham)

Hi, I've been meaning to find a book club to find out what's popular and what others are reading. I'm an avid reader, currently enjoying historical fiction, romance and dystopian novels. I especially enjoy the dystopian genre.

Hayley recommends:

Normal People

by Sally Rooney | Buy this book

I love the way Rooney writes: matter of fact but also relatable and conversational. Believable. I enjoyed it thoroughly, enough to read it twice! I also enjoyed the BBC series.

Go as a river

by Shelley Read | Buy this book

The beauty of Read's description of the wilderness and nature in the Colorado mountains will live rent free in my mind for a long time. Her writing is very atmospheric with beautiful characters.

ellen (Chester-le-Street)

Hi; I’m looking to make new friends and discuss all things book related. I’m a big fan of dystopian and fantasy but am also a sucker for a good romance novel. Overall, I’m looking to connect with people who are as passionate about reading as I am! My age range is 25-30.

ellen recommends:

A handmaids tale

by Margaret Atwood | Buy this book

This is a book i constantly re read because of its importance, especially in this day and age! It’s dark but so true to the society we live in today and I constantly find myself rereading it.

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 | Buy this book

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!

Chloe Crawford-Turnbull (Durham)

Looking for some book girlies to meet up with on Thursdays to discuss what we are reading. I am based in county durham but can travel to sunderland or Newcastle if needed. Mostly into fantasy and romantasy

Lisa (Bishop Auckland)

Pamela (Bishop Auckland)

Hi, I live in Newton Aycliffe. I enjoy a good book and would be interested to listen to other opinions on books read. Im not a great talker but would just be happy to be in a group where I can listen and perhaps pluck up the courage to contribute at some point. I think an online club would work better for me.

Kind Of Spark Book Group (Durham)

A brand new friendly online book group for adult readers who enjoy - YA, Middle Grade and Beyond - we meet via Zoom chat. We are LGBT and Autism Friendly and have author backing in Kate S. Martin (Are You Okay Elliot Hart). Come and join us. Email Ollie for more information - kindofsparkbookclub@gmail.com

Tracy (Bishop Auckland)

Hi, I’m in my 40s and read a lot. Looking for a local book club to join where we can chat about the books and make some book friends! Any recommendations please? Thanks

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 | Buy this book

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.

Charlie (Darlington)

Obsessed with reading and obsessed with buying books a little bit more and really wanting to find a book club and some friends!

Charlie recommends:

The housemaid

by Fredia McFadden | Buy this book

The book that got me into thrillers and will forever love her for it

Abigail (Chester-le-Street)

Hi! I'm trying to get back into reading and want to find people who are also looking to expand their reading list. I'm 19 and looking for other girls who love romance books as well as murder mystery books to discuss and review books together.

Angela (Darlington)

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Charlotte (Durham)

Usually when I read books, I end up not having anyone to share my thoughts on it with. I think it'd be nice to see others' perpectives for once so we can tell eachother what we thought.

Charlotte recommends:

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

by Stuart Turton | Buy this book

It does the mystery very well! When I re-read the book, I noticed all the details that hinted towards the ending. There were so many plot twists, too. I pulled an all nighter to read it, not only because the book was great, but because I love time loop books.

AmyG (Consett)

Looking for like minded readers. Love fantasy and romantasy. Also love historical fiction as well as classic's by Jane Austen

Janine (Consett)

Looking for recommendations of new reads. I normally go for crime/thrillers but open to trying anything really! Interested in joining a local book club nearby if there are any recommendations!

David (Seaham)

Love reading, kindle user. My favourite genres are thrillers, psychological thrillers, crime and mystery. But I am open to anything. I'm 33 and live in Wingate and would love to join a book club or meet like-minded new friends to chat and read with :)