Book clubs in Dorset

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

All listings in Dorset

Leanne (Christchurch)

Would like to talk about books I've read, get suggestions. I am mostly into fantasy romance but open to exploring new genres

Leanne recommends:

A court of thorns and roses

by Sarah j. Maas | Learn more and buy

Trails and games, romance and fae, what more do you need

Helen (Wimborne)

Used to be a member of Wimborne Library book group. Covid put a stop to that and and when things became normal lost contact

Darren (Weymouth)

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

Matthew (Gillingham (Dorset))

I enjoy reading and am looking to meet new people.

20 years old. At university in Lancaster but graduating soon and hoping to join a book club during the summer and continue on. I particularly love fantasy, romance/dark/any!, politics/feminism/philosophy and i want to get into some more thrillers too!!! Would love to meet new people and just chat absolute rubbish over books really <3

MysteryLover! (Sherborne)

I am totally new to Dorset and know no one! I love books so when I’m not with my children I read when I can. I’m looking to make friends and be the true book geek I am at heart!

MysteryLover! recommends:

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow

by Gabrielle Zevin | Learn more and buy

I think it’s unlike anything I’ve ever read before. I’m a gamer or at least I was when I was younger so I absolutely loved all the detail about the industry. And it was so beautiful!

B3B (Bournemouth)

Hi, I’m 22 years old and recently moved to Bournemouth. I enjoy reading and want to make it a regular part of my routine. Joining a book club seems like a great way to meet fellow book lovers and share ideas. Plus, there’s nothing better than discussing a good book over a cozy cup of hot chocolate!

Matthew (Poole)

Hello. I’m looking for a local book club to meet new like minded people. An introvert trying to socialise. I’m 37 ,I’ve been reading for years, big into fantasy. Looking to meet bi-weekly , weekly.

Matthew recommends:

A wise Man’s fear

by Patrick Rothfuss | Learn more and buy

The story about a “hero” who just happens to be in the right place at the right time.

Abigail (Bournemouth)

Im a 25 year old who loves to read and drink coffee! Im mainly into romance/dark romance and just started getting into fantasy. Having recently relocated to the area, I’d love to make some new friends that are also into similar books. Aside from reading I love going for walks/coffee and shopping!

Bookworm (Bournemouth)

Thought it might be a nice way to meet people with similar interests.

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.

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.

ChrissyRoseNight (Sherborne)

Romance, fantasy, historial. Anything that's a distraction from the real world

ChrissyRoseNight recommends:

Metal Slinger

by Rachel Schneider | Learn more and buy

Great twist

The Ascended

by Bree Greenwich, Parker Lennox | Learn more and buy

World building fantasy

Dire Bound

by Sable Sorensen | Learn more and buy

World building, magical creatures and surprises

Rachx (Bournemouth)

Im 25 years old and have recently gotten back into reading. My favourite genres are fantasy and romantasy. I also enjoy character driven stories. I wish to meet more people who are also into reading and would like to be a part of a community. My instagram is Lemoninator

DollyDaydream (Poole)

I'm holly, 20 years old with a young daughter. I've always enjoyed reading and want to find more book recommendations and share my thoughts about them with others

Jessyyreads (Christchurch)

Hey I’m 30 just graduated from med school, just started reading books other than text books as studying has consumed my life for the past 6 years. I love Fantasy romance/ dark romance books

Tiffany (Bournemouth)

Hello, I'm Tiffany, 25 years old studying in bournemouth. I love mystery/thrillers/murder mystery and sometimes some romance/non fiction. I enjoy meeting new people and would love to talk about books/get new book recommendations. Up for coffee or walks :)

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.

All booked up (Sherborne)

Fantasy, Romance, cosy,

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 | Learn more and buy

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