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

Stef (Durham)

Hi, I'm 33 and none of my friends read, I have always wanted to have a group of friends who can read books and discuss them. Some of my favourites are Perks of Being a Wallflower. The Invisible life of Addie LaRue. Ready Player One. Six of Crows Duology. Illuminae. Anything by Kasie West, Taylor Jenkins Reid and Beth O'Leary. I also love to read smut, very dark romance smut. I own over 1000 physical books. I just love to read :)

Stef recommends:

Credence

by Penelope Douglas | Buy this book

Smut, nothing more needs to be said.

Mary (Durham)

Hello! My partner is getting his PhD at Durham, and I'm looking to meet some new friends to hang out with - I'm an avid reader (well, audiobook listener) and though I've got a soft spot for fantasy, I've found books in almost every genre that I've enjoyed! I would love to meet some people for coffee some weekend, get some recommendations on books and chat -

Mary recommends:

Piranesi

by susanna clarke | Buy this book

From the same author as Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, I loved having such an unreliable narrator, and such unique world building - very satisfying putting all the pieces together by the end!

Alyson (Consett)

Love reading and using Audible too. Like all types of books but something interesting including biographical. Not too bothered by romance novels. Would love to start reading club.

Alyson recommends:

The Remains of the Day

by KAZUO ISHIGURO | Buy this book

I found it interesting to listen to this unfolding story in the backdrop of historical events; also how the person develops with a reflection of emotions and realisations.

Alipops (Chester-le-Street)

Recently retired(early but not by much!)I am an avid reader and can get through a book in a day if it’s gripping. I have just been introduced to Colin Youngman who writes very much like LJ Ross and I’m engrossed! I would like to meet with like-minded people now I have time on my hands and look forward to meeting new friends.

Alipops recommends:

The Ryan Jarrod series

by Colin Youngman | Buy this book

They all have you gripped and guessing.

Jaz94 (Consett)

Looking to read new books and meet people who share similar interests

Nicola (Chester-le-Street)

I am here to hopefully meet new friends with similar hobbies. Also to get the best recommendations. I love reading romance and crime but could be interested in other genres.

Nicola recommends:

Bridgerton 1

by Julia Quinn | Buy this book

Not exactly like the series but has little added bits to it.

Catherine (Barnard Castle)

Hello I'm looking for a book club to join and I will be moving to Eggleston very shortly. I love an assortment of books particular crime and mystery. I also enjoy Robert Goddard books. Regards Catherine.

Susie (Bishop Auckland)

I'm retired and live alone. A book group would be a way of meeting people with similar interests. I've always loved reading - thrillers, romantic suspense, and historical fiction mainly but I'll try anything but Sci-fi and fantasy.

Susie recommends:

Break it Down: Prequel - The Luddite Rebellion (Wales Rising Book 1)

by Rebecca Bryn | Buy this book

I'd already read the following two books and enjoyed them This one shows two of the main characters growing up and why they became the people they did. It's a fascinating story clearly based on accurate research.

Samantha_98 (Durham)

I’m 25 and live near Consett. I’m looking to make new friends who love reading as much as I do. I love romance and smut, and I haven’t really branched out into other genres but I’d be open to trying something new.

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 | Buy this book

Unsettling, suspenseful & compelling.

Sarah (Durham)

I'm looking to join a book club to discuss favourite books and swap recommendations with like minded people. I'm not bothered about genre as long as it sounds interesting!

Gillian (Durham)

Recently moved to the area would like to join a book club and maybe meet like minded people who love to relax with a good book.

Lillian (Durham)

I am very much a homebody and enjoy reading thrillers, dystopian or just any good book in general. Would love to join a book club to be more social. I will be 30 this year.

SusanR (Chester-le-Street)

I'm interested in joining a book club or starting a new club. I'm open to reading anything that's recommended but am reading a lot of crime at the moment. Would like to make new friends through a book club.

Moss (Durham)

Active. Witty. Nice guy, generous.

Moss recommends:

Hungry As The Sea

by Wilbur Smith | Buy this book

Transports the reader.

Moss (Durham)

Always reading something. Action adventure mostly. Retired and would like to socialise with likeminded folk.

Moss recommends:

Hungry As The Sea

by Wilbur Smith | Buy this book

Transports the reader.

Lynn (Consett)

Late 50’s, new to the area and have always enjoyed curling up with a good book. Thought this would be a lovely way to meet new people who also enjoy reading. Happy to read most genres.

DawnyKemp (Consett)

Looking to join a local, mixed-genre book club with monthly meetings that I can get to around shift work. Nice coffee/cake and conversation would be a bonus.

DawnyKemp recommends:

The Midnight Library

by Matt Haig | Buy this book

Makes you stop and think about life's purpose, and the importance of reaching out.

Fayemak (Darlington)

I like various genres so always open to recommendations from others

Jodie (Sedgefield)

Hello. I am a 42 wife and mother of two who loves to read. I read all types of books, using reading as my way to relax and unwind. I would love to meet with other enthusiastic readers and share recommendations and experience of books we have read. Thanks

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