Book clubs in Cumbria

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

All listings in Cumbria

Laura (Barrow-in Furness)

I have recently moved to Cumbria and looking for fellow book lovers to meet with. I love fantasy, romance, historical fiction and thrillers.

Veronica (Cockermouth)

I'm moving to the area and I'd like to meet people who love to read. I mostly read sci-fi, fantasy and romance but other genres as horror, thriller, historical fiction and non fiction (like biographies, history and science) could be found in my bookshelves.

Philr (Whitehaven)

53 year old widower who has always loved reading since an early age. Never joined a book club bit feel it might be the right time as I've never talked about my thoughts on a book to anyone. Historical fiction, classics, Stephen King, John Connolly etc, etc, probably prepared to read anything if it provokes discussion!

Dawn555 (Barrow-in Furness)

I’m a full time working mum of two but would love to join a local book club to develop a social circle. I love reading a wide range of genre from children’s books every night to my children, to chick lit, thrillers, mysteries and autobiographies.

Rachel (Barrow-in Furness)

43 and live in Barrow. Love reading and hoping to expand my social circle

Maggie (Keswick)

I absolutely love reading, and have recently moved to Keswick. So I am looking to meet new people who also enjoy reading and socialising. I have been fortunate enough to live in Burma, Australia and until February of this year, in Bahrain.

Paul (Grange-over-Sands)

I am an author and also avid reader of fiction of pretty much any genre. I live in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. Being honest, I am mostly looking for opportunities to join in with book groups if they want to discuss my debut novel - Joe with an E - which I think has lots of interesting themes to discuss around family, identity and gender-identity.

Lee (Penrith)

Hi, I'm Lee, I live and work in Penrith. I've always loved reading, everything from Jackie Collins to Dostoevsky, (tho if I'm honest probably the former more!) At the moment I'm on with Peter May as his books are set in one of my favourite places - the Hebrides. I used to be in a book club at work years ago and really like sharing thoughts.

Lee recommends:

The Outrun

by Amy Liptrot | Buy this book

A fantastically engaging read, written straight from the heart

JJreads (Cockermouth)

I am looking for people to read and discuss books with! I am a big fan of a range of genres but I’m really into both fantasy and contemporary fiction at the moment. Some five star reads from this year would be The Glutton, Boulder and Arrangements In Blue.

Lucy (Whitehaven)

Hi there! I'm just about to turn 28 years old (I'm a true virgo). I love reading and would love to find a local book club. I'm quite open to genre's, I'll typically read anything that's good! But I do tend to gravitate to fantasy and contemporary fiction, as well as regularly enjoying memoirs and classical literature. I currently live in Egremont but would be willing to travel.

Georgia (Windermere)

I like all genres and really enjoy exploring new books and authors. I’ve loved being part of book clubs before and would like to join a new one now that I have moved

DebbieB (Ulverston)

I'm recently retired and I'm looking for a friendly book group in my local area.

Kkinga (Barrow-in Furness)

Hi. My name is Kinga. I’m 26 years old. Moved to Barrow about 3 years ago and I’m looking to extend my friendship over the love of books. Love reading fantasy and romance books.

Pam (Workington)

I moved fairly recently to Distington and would be interested in a local reading group. I’m not a fast reader but I’d like to have a book on the go.

Leesa (Kendal)

I love books and read most genres. I’ve lived in Kendal for years but would like to meet new people and make friends with similar interests. My favourite author is Marian Keyes.

Leesa recommends:

This Charming man

by Marian Keyes | Buy this book

It explores serious issues whilst being very funny. It’s a long book which means you get close to the characters and feel you know them.

Amy (Ulverston)

I have just moved to Cumbria and Looking to join a local book club to meet like minded people with an interest in reading. I enjoy multiple genres including contemporary fiction, thrillers, fantasy.

Niamh90 (Maryport)

Mostly interested in non-fiction, autobiographies etc. but il read anything!

Hels (Sedbergh)

Recently moved to the area. Interested in meeting new, literary minded friends. I’m mostly interested in non fiction and historical works but also love a well constructed novel.

Jauntyalty (Workington)

I have always loved reading and enjoy all types of books, both fiction and non-fiction and everything from autobiographical to thrillers and the latest summer blockbuster. I’m keen to join a friendly group and live in between Whitehaven and Workington.