Book clubs in Cumbria

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

All listings in Cumbria

Added about 12 hours ago

Laura (Whitehaven)

Hi, I'm Laura, 37F. I've been a massive bookworm ever since I learned to read! My favourite genres are fantasy or sci-fi, but I read all sorts - general, historical, thriller, etc etc. Looking to find some likeminded friends having just moved to Whitehaven from Surrey.

Added 6 days ago

Maria (Maryport)

I am a retired professor in chemical engineering, living in Aspatria. I would like to join the book group as I am an avid reader and like to socialise.

Added 11 days ago

Ashley (Grange-over-Sands)

Hi! Joining this because I don’t really have any friends that share my love for reading 😫 I love fantasy but will read abit of everything! Would love some poeple to talk everything books!

Added 14 days ago

Cumbria Power of Now Group (Kendal)

The Cumbria Power of Now Group meet monthly on a Monday evening at Kendal Parish Hall. We will be starting the spiritual bestseller 'A New Earth' by Eckhart Tolle in 2026. Meetings include time for stillness after listening to a short section of 'A New Earth' audiobook, followed by authentic discussion over a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits. You are welcome to join us whether you are familiar with this book or not. Please email for further details and to book your place: helenthepowerofnow@gmail.com

Added 16 days ago

Lizzie-reads (Coniston)

Just moved to Coniston. Like to meet up monthly and discuss variety of books. Short walks and coffee to make local connections 🙂

Added 22 days ago

Karen (Cockermouth)

I'm moving to the area and reigniting my interesr in reading. Mainly fantasy and crime but love disvovering new stuff outside if these. I would like to meet up with those who like books, walks and nature and meet local people socially. I don't take myself too seriously and hope to buy in the area eventually so want to find my people while finding good reads.

Added about 1 month ago

Jo (Coniston)

Looking to meet people to go for short walks with or sit in cafes and talk about books, expand my vocabulary (as a non native speaker) and such as I'm falling back in love with reading after years of reading stagnation.

Corinne (Coniston)

Would love to meet like minded people who love reading. Also coffee and chat, and the great outdoors.

Mags (Whitehaven)

I am a 74 year old with seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and have been an avid reader since forever but only joined a book club when we moved to Cumbria twenty five years ago. Since then I have been a member of three clubs, all of which have folded due to dwindling numbers and/or Covid. I read a wide variety of genres, my favourite being contemporary fiction and my least favourites fantasy and sci-fi. My favourite books are Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, The Go-Between and Jane Eyre. I am currently reading Wuthering Heights.

Jian (Windermere)

Bookworm.

Sarah (Carlisle)

I'm interested in a wide range of topics, but I'm particularly hoping to find people who would like to read and discuss philosophy, psychology, and history. I'd be really happy if I met a few people who would like to jointly read works by, say, Aristotle, Freud, Gibbon (e.g.). I'm an introvert, but I find the joint reading experience really rewarding. My preference is definitely for in person meetings, not online ones.

Julie (Cockermouth)

Hi, I'm looking to take up more reading in my spare and social activities. I am early retired due to health issues. I used to do a lot of reading years ago. I enjoy most topics, history, thrillers, romance, autobiographies, self help etc.

ReadingRacoon (Whitehaven)

Hi, 25/Female Looking for some local reading friends! I’m getting back into reading after a slump I enjoy reading fiction, fantasy and sci fi I’m currently reading the long way to a small angry planet. : )

Brews&Books (Whitehaven)

Hey! 30/Female, looking for some local book loving friends! I'm a big fan of fantasy, dark academia, romantasy and soon venturing into more horror and sci-fi. I am not a fan of non-fiction as I like to escape into big open worlds, with magic, creatures and unpredictability. Although I've found others who love these kind of genres online, some local book lover friends would be amazing too. If you have any similar genres you love, please reach out so we can connect. Maybe we can form a bookclub one day if there is enough of us!

BookReader84 (Appleby-in-Westmorland)

Meet new people and new books!

Phil (Cockermouth)

Hi, I’m Phil, and I’m a bookaholic.

Phil recommends:

The Secret History

by Donna Tartt | Buy this book

absolutely excellent character development, and superbly immersive writing.

1984

by George Orwell | Buy this book

Very surprising if you’re not familiar with it. Both innit plot content, and in how wonderfully easy and compelling it is to read.

Diane (Brampton)

BookReader70 (Whitehaven)

I have recently got into reading and would like to meet like-minded people. I enjoy reading a range of books including romance and auto-biographies.

Catherine (Barrow-in Furness)

Love reading and would love to connect socially

Ec123 (Barrow-in Furness)

I’ve lived in Barrow for years and have always been an avid reader. I’d love to get to some like minded people who also love reading. I’ve always wanted to join an in person book club. I read every type of genre and am focused on finishing my TBR (eventually).