Book clubs in Dorset

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

All listings in Dorset

Added 6 days ago

Nettie (Bournemouth)

Hi, I am 72 and love to read books. I’m hoping to meet like minded people. I like to read Fantasy, science fiction and murder mysteries.

Added 8 days ago

Linda (Bridport)

I have moved to the area, know few people, and am an avid reader. Nothing too highbrow! I'd love to meet like-minded people in a relaxed friendly environment.

Added 12 days ago

Julie (Weymouth)

Love to chill with a good book. Looking to make friends on the Weymouth that can meet up maybe every 6 weeks to discuss over a glass of wine !

Added 13 days ago

Adam Cleaver (Poole)

Lover of horror, thrillers, crime, and a little sci-fi... Also author of "THE ONE AFTER FORTNIGHT" a new British horror novel, available on AMAZON.

Added 15 days ago

Julie (Weymouth)

Looking to join a book club in Weymouth. One that meets up say every 6 weeks or so on a Friday we can discuss over a glass of wine !

Added 18 days ago

Abby (Bournemouth)

Hiiiii I’m Abby, I’m 20 and moving to Bournemouth in May and am looking to make new friends! I’m a big litfic reader but also indulge in some gaming and anime. Would love to make friends!

Added 24 days ago

Seahorse (Bournemouth)

I love reading. A good book can help to take you out of yourself

Added 28 days ago

TristanHannibal (Poole)

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Molly (Bournemouth)

My name is Molly and I’m a author trying to get my book out to a wider audience, I have written a history book called a brief history of disability and I’m looking for like minded history lovers who who appreciate this book as much as I do

Molly recommends:

A Brief History of Disability

by Molly Seymour | Buy this book

It tells a unique story of how disabled people evolved from Ethiopia in Africa and all the way to the present day, it also talks about the founders of the 20 disabilities that it talks about and dives into the genetics that shaped the human body today

The Ferndown Girls Book Club (Wimborne)

A book club for women age roughly 20-40 who mainly like to read fantasy/ Romantasy! We take suggestions every book meet and take a vote for next months book.

Stephen (Dorchester)

Hi. My name is Stephen, and I have just self-published my first book, which is being sold on Amazon. It's the first in a series of five detective stories set in the imaginary ski resort of Schneeburg in the Austrian Alps. Klara Hartmann is the inspector I also have a website set up to help publicise the book - Stephen Hudson – Author Website. Getting the word out there is the one issue facing me at present. Would love you to give it a read. Stephen

Barrie (Poole)

I do not wish to join your book club as I live far away, I have written a novel based in the Welsh Marches which may be of interest? I can send a free copy if I have a postal address. You can check me out via my website: www.barriehaynes.wordpress.com

Barrie recommends:

The Castledrove Shepherd

by Barrie J Haynes | Buy this book

It's short and very easy to read written in the present tense, number five in a series.

Bookreader95 (Weymouth)

I am looking to find a book club in Weymouth or Dorchester! I am a mood reader so tend to pick up multiple genres I mainly gravitate towards Fantasy, Scifi and Thriller

Ali (Swanage)

Exploring book club opportunities in or near to Swanage. Would love to meet up to chat about books with fellow readers.

Dario (Blandford Forum)

Hey! I love reading and writing - especially horror and adventure stories, but open to anything - and I'm looking to meet new people and make new friends. I also love the movies - I want to be a screenwriter :) Dario, 23

Dario recommends:

The Martian

by Andy Weir | Buy this book

The unrelenting optimism of the main character is incredibly inspiring, along with his fun sense of humour, insane scientific detail and sense of adventure.

Georgia (Swanage)

I'm 23 and have just moved to the area. I read pretty much all genres and just want to get to know people :)

Georgia (Weymouth)

Hi! I’m from Weymouth and I’m looking for a book club! Especially fantasy/romantasy!

Bournemouth Books (Bournemouth)

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Kevian Liley (Bournemouth)

Author of AI Technology, Science Fiction and Self-Help books

Kevian Liley recommends:

AI TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK

by KEVIAN LILEY | Buy this book

BEST BOOK IN 2026 TO LEARN ABOUT AI TECHNOLOGY

KevianLiley (Bournemouth)

I work across Dorset as an AI Consultant and have been writing books since 2007. I have published over 100 books on Amazon Kindle and have an author page on Waterstones online book store. I am an author with real creative output. I publish my work at www.kevianbooks.com . I write both fiction and non fiction. I plan long form work with clear structure and intent. I focus on future technology, society, consciousness, and narrative depth. My author experience includes: • Writing multiple book projects with defined chapter goals, structure, and themes. • Completing long form work with clear progression and continuity. • Managing my own author website as a professional portfolio. • Exploring complex subjects such as simulation theory, neural networks, AI, and future societies. • Writing across fiction and non fiction without losing clarity or voice. • Building detailed chapter outlines and summaries before full drafts. • Researching AI Technology and publishing AI Books. • Publishing consistently and developing my craft over time. I combine creative writing with analytical thinking. I focus on clarity when handling complex ideas. My work reflects discipline, range, and long term commitment to writing.