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 2 days ago

Mrswaffle (Blandford Forum)

Old woman with a lifelong reading addiction. Favourite writer: Charles Dickens, but I read a lot of history, some politics & biographies. Also keen fan of the Golden Age mysteries (principally Allingham, Sayers, Christie, Mitchell).

Mrswaffle recommends:

Traitor’s purse

by Margery Allingham | Learn more and buy

The mystery, the suspense, the tense atmosphere.

Added 3 days ago

Paula (Wimborne)

Recently moved to Wimborne having been in a book club in West Sussex for several years. Looking for a group who enjoy reading for pleasure rather than too highbrow.

Added 5 days ago

Samantha (Bournemouth)

I’m a keen reader and writer with a love for literature, poetry, and mythology. I enjoy everything from fantasy and gothic fiction to darker, more thought-provoking novels. I’m hoping to find a friendly, welcoming book group where I can discover new authors, share recommendations, have interesting conversations, and, most importantly, make some new friends. It would be lovely to meet like-minded people who enjoy a good book and a good chat, and to have something to look forward to outside of everyday life. I’m happy to explore different genres and would love to be part of a group where everyone feels comfortable sharing their thoughts, even when we disagree about a book!

Added 11 days ago

Alfie (Poole)

Heyy I'm new here looking to meet new friends that also love to enjoy and read books! I love fantasy books and I love to meet new people I'm 17 I'm very mature with my books I love to read anything and hopefully we can be friends

Alfie recommends:

A court of thorns and roses

by Sarah J maas | Learn more and buy

I love this book Beacuse I feel like I'm actually in there fighting with feyre and rhys (characters in the book) and I love the character development throughout the series

A court of thorns and roses

by Sarah J Maas | Learn more and buy

That it's absolutely amazing I love that it's in a fantasy land it's absolutely amazing I feel like im actually in there when I read it

Added 19 days ago

Eddie (Wimborne)

Hey there! My name is Eddie (20) I like working on motorcycles and enjoy combat sports but during my downtime I am trying to get into reading rather than doom-scrolling my life away. I love gritty-fantasy, crime investigation and have an obsession with Georgian era romance.

Eddie recommends:

Trollslayer

by William King | Learn more and buy

This book speaks to me in a lot of ways like no others do, its a gritty fantasy of a dwarf seeking death and the man that promised to record it. The main character felix has to struggle his way through every encounter and always has me on the edge of my seat. Amazing book.

Added 19 days ago

Eli (Sherborne)

Historical fiction, fantasy, romance, classics - love them all! Moved to the area a few months ago and would love to join a book club to make some new friends.

Added 24 days ago

Sean (Bournemouth)

Hi- I am already a member of a book group in Bournemouth but am also a local author. I'm an award winning playwright and was awarded the MBE in the New Year's honours list. I'm afraid my book is currently only available on Amazon at present so is not showing up on the link provided here.

Sean recommends:

Three Women and a Boy

by Sean Aita | Learn more and buy

Self promotion is rather embarrassing so I will copy a reader review for you instead - 'An impressive, well-written book, it wonderfully captures the spirit of a boy’s bucolic life in England’s West Country during the late 60s and early 70s, through to his later years as an actor and director spanning England and Europe. Never boring, and (for a theatrical memoir) deeply free of ego, the stories and anecdotes of the three ladies that brought him up are heartwarming and amusing. A Herculean effort of memory by the writer, it manages, in its early pages, to capture the spirit of Laurie Lee’s Cider with Rosie with an ever-present mystery at its heart.

Added 25 days ago

Moustachereader (Blandford Forum)

I love horror and thriller books but am trying to branch out into fantasy and some crime/ murder mystery books. I am always looking for good si-fi recommendations too

Added 27 days ago

Logan (Poole)

Hi I'm 23 and love fantasy mainly but interested in most genres. My favourites are The Hunger Games, Legendborn and Project Hail Mary. Would love to meet more people who are interested in reading books from diverse authors and books with compelling characters or world-building.

Anne to meet new friend. To meet up once weekly. Genre historical fiction (Christchurch)

Historical fiction To meet new friends I am a retired GP

Julie (Swanage)

I have (semi) retired and recently rediscovered the joy of reading again. I would love to meet like-minded people for stimulating but not too serious chats about books over tea etc.

Daniel (Dorchester)

I love books and I'd like to discuss it with other people

Louli (Swanage)

Hi been in Swanage a couple of years. Looking to meet new friends. Interested in a wide variety of genres.

MICHELLE (Bournemouth)

What better way to make new friends through books and reading. Have read alot of autobiographies but as long as the story captures my imagination i will read almost anything Im a very young at heart 55 year old

Badly Behaved Bookclub (Poole)

🖤 Badly Behaved Book Club 🖤 Always Badly Behaved, so why not meet up and talk about it... Smut, fantasy and dark romance meets girls night out. The meetings are once a month with some social events throughout the year. So whether you're a new reader, looking for other recommendations or open to meeting like-minded people, we would love to see you at the next meet up! Each month we are going to be choosing a specific genre, and then that will be the book choices for the month... Do you love your books Filthy? Fun? Smutty? DARK? Then, this is the book club for you!! ❤️‍🔥💁‍♀️ Each month we will dive into the latest read of the month, chosen by YOU! There will be plenty of opportunities to chat books; play spicy icebreaker games and meet like-minded people. 😍😍 Don't feel like reading the book? That's fine! Come along and chat all things bookish.❤️‍🔥🔥 Don't like the book? No problem! Come along and let's chat about why!😇 There is no pressure at all. I want this to be a safe space for all... with no judgement, no high expectations and just enjoy a cheeky night out!! Everyone welcome!📚 (18+)

Ramis (Bournemouth)

Somewhat new to reading so I’m open to genres. Looking to make new friends and chat with others who enjoy reading. I’m a 21 year old dude and I’m interested in making friends around my age and in book clubs for young adults! While I am interested in hearing recommendations for all genres, I’m particularly keen on reading the literary classics that the video game “Limbus Company” derives its main cast from. So far I have read a handful of these and have enjoyed them a lot! Do contact me if you know any Bournemouth-based book clubs or just want to talk books! My Instagram is @coolramis if you’d rather contact me through non-email means.

Ramis recommends:

The Stranger

by Albert Camus | Learn more and buy

Very short but enjoyable read. Straightforward and easy to read through. Despite its short nature, the book has some very interesting ideas and contains themes relating to existentialism and absurdism which I personally found very fascinating!

Ryan (Poole)

Hey! I’m Ryan, a mid-20s bookworm looking to meet new friends who also read. I’ll read anything; classical literature, romance, fantasy, horror, nature writing, you name it.

Ryan recommends:

The Axeman’s Jazz

by Ray Celestin | Learn more and buy

Incredible crime novel, intro to a 4 book masterpiece

Gemma (Bournemouth)

Hi! I’m 25, I’ve been getting back into reading over the last few months after not reading much for a few years. I really like fantasy but I’m open to trying something new! I’m hoping to find a book club to make some new friends :)

katie (Bournemouth)

Hii, my favourite genre is probably horror, but I'm open to anything. Hoping to connect with people who are a similar age to me (so like early 20s) and also like talking about books! my Instagram is k8_102 so also feel free to pm me

The Paperback Society 📚 (Bournemouth)

HI! I have recently set up a bournemouth book club for people in their 20s to meet and discuss books! We are just starting up and inviting others to join us, we plan to read 1 book monthly with monthly meet ups going forward. We all love different genres but are open to trying eavh others and giving our opinion on them. Give me and email if you are intrested in joining us, we have all met through here so its a chance to make some new friends as well xx 💒