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 5 days ago

Chandecef (Bournemouth)

Hey I’m Chandece (23) and I’ve recently moved to Bournemouth from Manchester. So i currently know nobody my age 🤣! I’m obsessed with reading and anything to do with books. A big fantasy girl hoping to meet some people or join a book club and make some bookish friends 🥹💗✨ If interested add me on insta @chandecefox

Added 6 days ago

Elenareads (Poole)

Would love to meet new people that I can share my reading experience with. In person meet-ups would be great to chat about our recent buddy read, it's a great way of meeting new people and socialising based on our interests. Always wanted to be part of a bookclub. I read almost any genre, mostly horror, sci-fi, fantasy, fiction but anything with a clever concept. 25 y old based in Poole ✨🧚

Elenareads recommends:

Butter

by Asako Yuzuki | Buy this book

It's 450 pages of slow slice of life, manipulation, feminism and misogyny, romance and the transgressive pleasures of food in a vivid and , sometimes, unsettling way. It is very character driven and It's not focused around figuring out the killings, it's a slow paced character development sequence. The author questions some deep seated Japanese stereotypes, more around women and cooking.

Added 8 days ago

LucyStar (Weymouth)

I love reading and would love to find a group to encourage me to read more, chat about books and meet new people!

Added 11 days ago

Matthew (Dorchester)

Hello, I'm Matthew (25) I recently moved down to the area between Weymouth and Dorchester. I am currently studying Psychology Msc. Looking to enhance my hobby of reading by interacting and meeting others to talk and discuss books! An opportunity to meet new friends too.

Added 11 days ago

Willow (Bournemouth)

Hello! I’m 23 and a psychology student at BU! Books are brilliant!

Added 24 days ago

Lyn (Dorchester)

Hi I’m Lyn, I’m hoping by joining a book club I can meet new friends.

Added 26 days ago

David (Poole)

Hello, my name is David and I'm 23 years old. I am trying to get back into reading, and I'm hoping that joining a book club will give me the motivation to finish more books. I'm open to reading any genre, so I'd love to hear any recommendations. The most recent novel I read was 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy, which I loved. I also like short stories. One that I read and enjoyed recently was 'Sweat' by Zora Neale Hurston.

Added 29 days ago

Jonty (Christchurch)

I spend so much time with my head in text books for my job and have lost the love of reading. I want to join a group of people who have the enthusiasm for a good book and a good conversation to revitalize this part of myself again.

Added 29 days ago

Alicia (Dorchester)

Hey I’m Alicia (22 years old). I’d love to meet some friends who love reading as much as I do!! My favourites are romance, fantasy and thrillers, but I’m up to reading any recommendations too!!

JaneS (Weymouth)

Looking to make contact with other readers and writers.

Book Club (Dorchester)

Looking to Join or Start a Social Book Club in Dorchester Hi everyone! I'm looking to join a friendly, social book club in Dorchester. I enjoy reading a wide range of genres—fiction, non-fiction, thrillers, fantasy, contemporary, and more—but I tend to avoid historical fiction and intense horror. Ideally, I'd love to meet every 2 weeks, perhaps on a Sunday afternoon at a cosy coffee shop in town. I'm also very open to making new friends and chatting about books, life, and everything in between. If you're part of a group like this or would be interested in starting one together, please do get in touch!

Sian (Dorchester)

Hi, I'm Sian, I live 10 mins outside of Dorchester. I love fantasy, romantasy, sci fi and historical fiction!

Perry Ped (Bournemouth)

Just going through a bit of a rough time and I've come back to reading which has started to help centre me. I'd like to join a club that has lots of people <40.. Just would like people my age(ish) to share this with.

Rose (Dorchester)

Hello. I’m Rose, based just outside of Dorchester. I’m 35 and am looking to join or create a book club in the hopes to meet like minded people, and enjoy a chat about books! I like fiction and non-fiction. I love books with in depth character descriptions and character evolution, I like books that have artistic details and nature based books too. I’m not a big fan of romance, thriller or fantasy.

Rose recommends:

Tell Me Everything

by Elizabeth Strout | Buy this book

The attention to every detail and character is exceptional. I love all Strouts books

Helen (Dorchester)

I'm mid thirties looking for a social book club in Charminster/Dorchester. Enjoy all genres fiction/non-fiction except for sci-fi/horror!

Lisa (Christchurch)

Hi, I'm Lisa! I am a dual citizen (Canadian/English) who came to England in 2010 when I fell in love with my British boyfriend (and I fell in love with the UK!) I'm an avid reader and would say I read most genres but I'm not big into fantasy/sci fi. My favourite genres are thrillers, horror, romance (contemporary, historical and everything in between), Japanese literature (especially if it's about cats), general fiction and classics. I love reading, cats, Taylor Swift and cosy hobbies. I've been part of an online book club for 8 years or so but would love to meet someone nearby who shares similar interests to me. :) It would be nice to find a few people in the local area and maybe do an online book club (on messenger, facebook or discord) and if it feels like a good fit, think about meeting in person. I'm in my late 30's, looking to talk to other women who are bookworms like me!

Lisa recommends:

Anna Karenina

by Leo Tolstoy | Buy this book

One of my favourite books I read in 2023. Truly a lengthy read but I thought it was so worthwhile

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

by Sangu Mandanna | Buy this book

This was the cosiest book I've ever read! I loved every moment of it. Magic+ grumpy/sunshine + found family.

You Are Here

by David Nicholls | Buy this book

Perfect British fiction read. I don't want to go on a walking journey but I do want to read about people doing it! Loved the banter and the pure comfort of the whole story!

Penpal

by Dathan Auerbach | Buy this book

This was so creepy, the perfect book to read if you want to feel scared!

Gina (Christchurch)

Hi, I recently have gotten back into reading. I love many books romance, fantasy, open to trying new books. My favourite book is Twilight. Looking to meet new people who also have a passion for books :)

Gina recommends:

Shatter Me

by Tahereh Mafi | Buy this book

Its an addictive book series you don't want to end, really enjoyed this series

Danielle (Dorchester)

Hello, my name is Danielle! I am 25 years old, and I just moved here recently from the US. I am looking for a book club, so that I can meet others with similar interests to me, in hopes of making some friends! :) My favorite genres are romance and fantasy, but I am trying to branch out and try different genres as well.

Adrian (Gillingham (Dorset))

I've recently retired and love Reading , and would very much like to share my love of books , I particularly like Thrillers , Mystery and Crime novels ...love a good Twist