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 4 days ago

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

Added 8 days ago

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.

Added 11 days ago

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!

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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

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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.

KevianLiley recommends:

AI TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK

by KEVIAN LILEY | Buy this book

BEST BOOK IN 2026 TO LEARN ABOUT AI TECHNOLOGY

Kirsty (Blandford Forum)

I read mainly fiction but also love true stories and biographies. Intending on taking early retirement in the summer so will have more time for books. Looking for new friends of any ages to meet up at least once a month for books, coffee etc.

tara (Bournemouth)

Hey my name's Tara. My favourite genres are romantasy and mystery but really, I'm open to anything. I'm looking to find more like-minded people around Bournemouth :)

Sarah (Sherborne)

I moved to the area 6 months ago and have thought about joining a book club for a while. Im no literary nerd, but do love getting lost in 'can't put the book down' zone! It would also be great to meet some like minds. I enjoy a range of genres (except si-fi and pass on anything horror/violence related) just arrived today H is for Hawk. When I'm not working, I enjoy long walks with the dog, yoga, rowing, dancing and eating good food and 🍷 I hope by joining a book club it would also motivate me to read more and introduce me to new authors.

Fio (Bournemouth)

Hi, I’m Fio! I’m 21 and love all things horror, thriller, mystery and yes a little romantasy too. I read non-fiction now and then, mostly psychology or self help but i’m open to anything, so please do send recommendations! I also love true crime and I’m a big movie-buff. So if you like debating theories, chatting about true crime and mysteries or just want someone to share some books and movies with, lets chat! (Leeds and Bournemouth based but happy to have online book chatting!)

Eleanor x (Bournemouth)

Hi! I’m 20 and looking to make some new friends through reading. I read a bit of everything and I’m always open to any genre. My favourite book is The Secret History. I’d love to meet some like-minded people to chat books with and maybe join a book club xx

Mina (Bournemouth)

I'm looking for some reader friends, and maybe a book club! My favourite genre is fantasy (just read The Way of Kings!!) but I like reading sci-fi, dystopian, lit-fic and tbh a little bit of everything. Happy to try anything! Some of my goals for this year are to find a romance author I like and to try some historical fiction. I'm 24 and looking for people vaguely around my age so send me a message if you want to have a chat :))

Michelle (Wimborne)

I am 55, recently moved to Verwood and I would like to get back into reading again and meeting people. I also like cold water swimming

J Anna (Dorchester)

I live just outside of Dorchester. I enjoy all sorts of books, but really love quite dark and beautifully written books, and stories with complex characters. My favourite book of all time is The Secret History by Donna Tartt, which I've read over 10 times. I am hoping joining a book club could introduce me to something different. Mostly, though, I'd like to find a like-minded group to share my passion for reading.

Jackie (Bournemouth)

Looking for a group to share books and meet new friends x

Michelle (Wimborne)

Im 39 from Wimborne. I love true crime, autobiographies and some fantasy. Big Harry Potter fan!! Want to spend more time reading and meeting new people.