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 10 days ago

BookReader84 (Appleby-in-Westmorland)

Meet new people and new books!

Added 14 days ago

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.

Added 20 days ago

Cumbria Power of Now group (Kendal)

The Cumbria Power of Now Group meet fortnightly on a Monday evening in Kendal to explore the spiritual bestseller 'The Power of Now' by Eckhart Tolle. Meetings include time for stillness after listening to a section of 'The Power of Now' audiobook, followed by informal 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 venue details and to book your place: helenbrfc3@gmail.com

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).

Gwenda (Workington)

Like the idea of reading books that I wouldn’t necessarily choose myself, to improve scope and interest. Also will enjoy discussing said book with others in informal situation.

Aimee91 (Barrow-in Furness)

Hi, I moved back to barrow in 2022 and have always been an avid reader. I like fantasy, thriller and romance books generally but I will read anything. I was part of a book club in my previous area so I’m looking to join something similar here.

Lisa B. (Maryport)

Love anything book related! I’m obsessed! Harry Potter, thriller, literary fiction!

Eileen Dunlop (Windermere)

I enjoy a wide range of genres

BookReader92 (Barrow-in Furness)

My reading has lapsed of late due to the pressures of work and life (and social media) but I'm wanting to get back into it. Looking to meet new friends to discuss books and ideas. I'm interested in reading crime thrillers, politics, history and more

Karen (Kendal)

I enjoy most genres but when Im tired I prefer non fiction. I love Jane Austen, and historical novels. Just returned to UK after 20+ years in Australia so trying make connections. At the moment in an Air Bnb until we find our home - not necessarily in this area. Grew up on a farm and love all animals. Brought our 2 cats with us and they love to sit with me while I read.

Karen recommends:

A Fortunate Life

by AB Facey | Buy this book

An autobiography of an 'ordinary' man who believed he had a fortunate life despite experiencing Gallipoli and hardship in Western Australia. Certainly puts current expectations into perspective.

Rachel (Workington)

Love reading and looking to join a club to meet new people and discover new books ☺️

Claire (Gosforth)

A semi-retired teacher who loves to read. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends and socialising in small groups with a cup of tea and sometimes a sweet treat! I am currently devouring the DI Ryan books by LJ Ross or the Philippa Gregory books set in Tudor Times or the Wars of the Roses era. I would love to join a local book group to make new friends and to share new authors/genres I haven't tried before.

Judith (Workington)

A 50 is mother of 4 and grandma of 2 girls.love reading, doing diamond art and speedway.

Judith recommends:

My name is Morgan

by Sophie Keetch | Buy this book

The writing is beautiful and captured my attention. Feminist point of view on the arthurian legend.

Sunrise on the reaping

by Suzanne Collins | Buy this book

It's a tale of survival, of death, of despair.

Judith (Workington)

Hi I'm at a loose end since my kids have left home. Looking to join a book club to meet new people. I love historical fiction, crime etc . Basically I read anything!

Judith recommends:

My name is Morgan

by Sophie Keetch | Buy this book

The writing is beautiful and captured my attention. Feminist point of view on the arthurian legend.

Sunrise on the reaping

by Suzanne Collins | Buy this book

It's a tale of survival, of death, of despair.

Sara (Kendal)

Love reading but don’t do enough of it! Looking to join a book club to explore new genres and meet new people.

Sarah from Ulverston (Ulverston)

Hi, love reading and would to connect with like minded people who enjoy turning a page. Enjoy the outdoors, walking and cycling when I can. Happy to meet anywhere in the South Lakes.

kubrick7 (Whitehaven)

Looking for new friends—ideally the kind who enjoy sitting across a table, talking through a book properly. Not just “what did you think?” but getting into the ideas, teasing out meaning, and maybe disagreeing a bit along the way. I’m a husband and a dad. Until recently I’d have said I was a die-hard introvert, but in a twist on the usual trend, the older I get, the more curious I’ve become about other people. I read with a pen in hand and tend to lean toward heavier nonfiction—philosophy, psychoanalysis, that kind of thing. But when fiction lands, it really lands. I’ve spent the last year focusing on books by women. Anne Brontë might be my favourite of the sisters—I think we share a dry sense of humour. My favourite detective is Inspector Morse. The most interesting novel you probably haven’t heard of? The Vorrh by Brian Catling. Strange, beautiful, and worth the time. Based in Whitehaven. If that sounds like your kind of conversation, get in touch.