Book clubs in Dorset

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

All listings in Dorset

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Caitlin (Bournemouth)

I’m a busy working mum. I used to be part of a book club when I lived in London and would love to be part of one in Bournemouth.

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bloom (Poole)

a space for women by women. Age range 20-35, meeting once per month (last Saturday of every month). Reading a variety of genres until there are enough members that we can split into subgroups and have specific genre groups. Find us on instagram @bloompoole Brand new - first meeting January 2025, but you'll be added into our WhatsApp community immediately if you wish to meet other members before our first session. Our first book has not yet been chosen.

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Emily (Poole)

I'm in 2 book clubs already but have developed an unsatiable urge to read this year and always want to meet new people and make lasting friendships with girlies who love books

Emily recommends:

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
A Court of Thorns and Roses
by Sarah J. Maas | Buy this book
I've already converted 3 people into the SJM universe. If you stand still long enough then I'll try and covert you too.
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Kai (Bournemouth)

Hi, I have just moved to Talbot Woods/Winton area although I work in London 2 days a week. Recently been reading the Lisa Jewell books and I have enjoyed them immensely. Would like to join or start a book club in January 2025. I will read anything, detective, thriller, horror, sci fi, romance, economics, physics, maths, kids books, biography, classics.... more looking for a once a month in person meet up. Happy to do a walking/running/eating/cocktail making etc book club meet up.

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Loz (Bournemouth)

I’m getting on a bit these days but have recently rediscovered my love for reading. I have a fairly eclectic taste and as I enter a new chapter of live, pardon the pun, I’m looking for a friendly book club local to Bournemouth to join and make my new found passion my weekly hobby.

Loz recommends:

Popcorn by Ben Elton
Popcorn
by Ben Elton | Buy this book
Seamlessly and shamelessly moves you through a story of unadulterated fiction…..
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Added 18 days ago

Imogen (Sherborne)

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Andrew (Blandford Forum)

Hi, I enjoy most genres but stared to read a lot of fantasy from the start of the COVID lockdowns as I wanted to explore something different to our everyday experience. I read a lot of contemporary fiction from established and new authors. I usually have a classic book on the go and something light and funny. I read poetry most days. Plus I read a lot of books related to the broader area of Psychology which is my area of work. I have a good sense of humour, like a good chat , keeping fit and meditate regularly. I’ve always wanted to be in a book club but have either never had the time or my local one might focus on only one or two genres. I’m local to Blandford and as I’m self-employed I have wide availability. It would be good to meet other people who share a similar interest in books and literature and who are open to new reading experiences.

Andrew recommends:

Jean de Florette  by Marcel Pagnol
Jean de Florette
by Marcel Pagnol | Buy this book
It captures the wonderful Provençal countryside and does with wonderful writing, great characters and a fantastic and captivating story.
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Added 22 days ago

Leanne99 (Poole)

New to area and want to join a book club and new people!

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Added 25 days ago

Bookiebriddy (Bridport)

I recently moved to Bridport and want to join a book club to meet new people, discuss ideas, and gain new insights.

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Added 27 days ago

Darren (Weymouth)

Love reading and finding new books to read. I tend to read travelogues and history but would like some suggestions for novels.

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Added 28 days ago

Kay (Poole)

I’m 27 and honestly just looking to make some female friends who read books. I’ve moved around a lot and have settled in Dorset. I’m an avid fantasy romance reader but want to get more into the dark romance but also sweet romance. Anyways here I am! Feel free to say hellooo

Kay recommends:

A Court of Thorns and Roses
by Sarah J Mass | Buy this book
Everything is great about this book series. Like many other people, it got me back into reading. It’s got romance, action, plot twists galore. Couldn’t recommend this book enough!
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Matilde (Bournemouth)

hi! i have lived in bournemouth for 5 years and looking to join a book club and make some new friends with similar interests! i read a bit of everything and my latest faves include: the bell jar by sylvia plath, and then there were none by agatha christie + anything sally rooney :)

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Abi (Bournemouth)

I’m turning 20 soon based around Bournemouth, I love romance, thrillers, currently getting into classics, and self improvement and psychology books!

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Elena Orlandi (Blandford Forum)

I run a small online book club and would be glad to welcome new members and also meet authors.

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Frecklessy (Poole)

Meet like minded people

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Anything Science Fiction (Bournemouth)

Looking for something outside of being retired, avid reader of Science fiction, Part time golf, Full time Grandpa

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Keith Lawson (Poole)

Writer and reader. Love crime and history particularly. Author of "The Bootlegger of Illinois", and "DCI Harry Morgan: Casebook".

Keith Lawson recommends:

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen | Buy this book
A great love story - insight into the Georgian period. Lovely prose. Lots of humour too
Agent Zig Zag
by Ben McIntyre | Buy this book
True life that reads like a great thriller. Incredible story of a criminal who became a war hero. The film "Triple Cross" (Christopher Plummer) does not do justice to the true story.
Forensics by Val McDermid
Forensics
by Val McDermid | Buy this book
From the modern Queen of Crime, a non-fiction book on Forensics. Fascinating read - very informative. Helped me with my writing my police-procedural "DCI Harry Morgan: Casebook". Lovers of Lincoln Rhyme novels by Jeffery Deaver will like this book.
Dissolution by C J Sansom
Dissolution
by C J Sansom | Buy this book
Book 1 of a great series, featuring the Tudor lawyer Shardlake. Great writing brings the period to life. Characters you grow to love and fear for.
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
Wolf Hall
by Hilary Mantel | Buy this book
Part of a trilogy featuring Thomas Cromwell. Unusual prose, then the penny drops, we're in the head of Thomas, his thoughts, observations, actions are shared with the reader intimately. Made a great TV series from it.
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
A Gentleman in Moscow
by Amor Towles | Buy this book
I read this before the TV series. It is amazing. I could not have imagined being enthralled by the story of man imprisoned in a Moscow hotel after the 1917 revolution but it grips at the heartstrings.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Where the Crawdads Sing
by Delia Owens | Buy this book
So much better than the movie. The tender story of a young girl growing up in harsh circumstances and the troubles she goes through.
The Defense (aka The Defence)
by Steve Cavanagh | Buy this book
Introducing Eddie Flynn - an non-conventional lawyer. Incredible plot twists. Great crime writer
The Sun is God by Adrian McKinty
The Sun is God
by Adrian McKinty | Buy this book
Agatha Christie meets Joseph Conrad. Murder mystery. The first book by AM that I read and I became a fan, especially of his Sean Duffy NI detective stories set during the troubles. His latest novels are The Chain, and The Island, both massive bestsellers.
Slow Horses by Mick Herron
Slow Horses
by Mick Herron | Buy this book
Espionage brought brilliant to life by the tv series starring Gary Oldman. The prose is amazing, the humour dark, the danger of double and triple-crossing. A great series of books.
The Power of the Dog by Don Winslow
The Power of the Dog
by Don Winslow | Buy this book
Part of a trilogy. Not the easiest read - quite detailed on the horrors and atrocities of the drug lords in Central and South America. A pageturner all the same.
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Keith (Poole)

Written photo-histories of Speedway in the 1970s, textbooks for NVQs in Management, and now fiction and screenplays. Co-founder of Badman Publishing to support indie authors and indie bookshops as a co-operative (NFP). Love reading fiction and non-fiction; historical in both, also crime. Author of "The Bootlegger of Illinois", "DCI Harry Morgan; Casebook" "Cat- as in burglar". Available on Amazon and good booksellers.

Keith recommends:

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen | Buy this book
A great love story - insight into the Georgian period. Lovely prose. Lots of humour too
Agent Zig Zag
by Ben McIntyre | Buy this book
True life that reads like a great thriller. Incredible story of a criminal who became a war hero. The film "Triple Cross" (Christopher Plummer) does not do justice to the true story.
Forensics by Val McDermid
Forensics
by Val McDermid | Buy this book
From the modern Queen of Crime, a non-fiction book on Forensics. Fascinating read - very informative. Helped me with my writing my police-procedural "DCI Harry Morgan: Casebook". Lovers of Lincoln Rhyme novels by Jeffery Deaver will like this book.
Dissolution by C J Sansom
Dissolution
by C J Sansom | Buy this book
Book 1 of a great series, featuring the Tudor lawyer Shardlake. Great writing brings the period to life. Characters you grow to love and fear for.
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
Wolf Hall
by Hilary Mantel | Buy this book
Part of a trilogy featuring Thomas Cromwell. Unusual prose, then the penny drops, we're in the head of Thomas, his thoughts, observations, actions are shared with the reader intimately. Made a great TV series from it.
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
A Gentleman in Moscow
by Amor Towles | Buy this book
I read this before the TV series. It is amazing. I could not have imagined being enthralled by the story of man imprisoned in a Moscow hotel after the 1917 revolution but it grips at the heartstrings.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Where the Crawdads Sing
by Delia Owens | Buy this book
So much better than the movie. The tender story of a young girl growing up in harsh circumstances and the troubles she goes through.
The Defense (aka The Defence)
by Steve Cavanagh | Buy this book
Introducing Eddie Flynn - an non-conventional lawyer. Incredible plot twists. Great crime writer
The Sun is God by Adrian McKinty
The Sun is God
by Adrian McKinty | Buy this book
Agatha Christie meets Joseph Conrad. Murder mystery. The first book by AM that I read and I became a fan, especially of his Sean Duffy NI detective stories set during the troubles. His latest novels are The Chain, and The Island, both massive bestsellers.
Slow Horses by Mick Herron
Slow Horses
by Mick Herron | Buy this book
Espionage brought brilliant to life by the tv series starring Gary Oldman. The prose is amazing, the humour dark, the danger of double and triple-crossing. A great series of books.
The Power of the Dog by Don Winslow
The Power of the Dog
by Don Winslow | Buy this book
Part of a trilogy. Not the easiest read - quite detailed on the horrors and atrocities of the drug lords in Central and South America. A pageturner all the same.
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Desktop Dan (Bournemouth)

I love reading, and using my graphics and web skills to help independent authors.

Desktop Dan recommends:

DCI Harry Morgan's Casebook by Keith Lawson
DCI Harry Morgan's Casebook
by Keith Lawson | Buy this book
DCI Harry Morgan runs a team of detectives in the seaside town of Bournemouth. Their first case is a murder of a prostitute but there are factors to the murders that make it out of the ordinary. Tracking down the killer, who uses voodoo to rule his drug empire, puts Harry and one of his detectives in harm's way. With success, Harry is ordered to run a task force for serious crime and is sent out to investigate some high-end burglaries in the wealthy districts of Sandbanks and Canford Cliffs. The case proves more complex than it first seemed and Harry has to deal with the surprise. In the third case, the murder of a financial expert brings Harry back to Sangeeta, a woman he met during his first case and investigating the death in the company where she works. Along the way, Harry discovers truths about himself and his past that turns his world upside down.
DCI Harry Morgan Casebook by Keith Lawson
DCI Harry Morgan Casebook
by Keith Lawson | Buy this book
Three stories make up DCI Harry Morgan's Casebook, a series of crimes in places in and around Bournemouth, depicting how each of of the crimes, burglaries and two murders, were solved. Keith is a local independent author who has received great feedback for this book.
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Helena (Bournemouth)

I’m a 22 year old masters student and I love reading, especially gothic horror, contemporary fiction and fantasy. I would love more reader friends as I love to discuss the books I’ve read but don’t have anyone to do that with!

Helena recommends:

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Piranesi
by Susanna Clarke | Buy this book
It’s such a beautifully written book and I think it’s quite unique in its style, it mixes stunning imagery with mystery and suspense. For anyone looking for a fun but interesting read for autumn I couldn’t recommend this more
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