Book clubs in Dorset

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

All listings in Dorset

Nila (Poole)

Avid reader, always been very bookish since I was a child. The one thing I love more than reading is connecting with other readers :)

Nila recommends:

Educated

by Tara Westover | Buy this book

Compelling and balanced account of a woman who grew up in a devoutly Mormon family and then escaped

Georgia Bird (Poole)

I’m a friendly outgoing 28 year old who loves to read romance , fantasy and crime novels!

Georgia Bird recommends:

A court of thorns and roses

by Sarah J Maas | Buy this book

Loved this series!!

Coco (Christchurch)

Hi, I'm an avid reader, always have been. I've never joined a book club before but am keen to try it. My fave genres are fantasy, and dark romance. But I also enjoy thrillers and murder mysteries.

Coco recommends:

The Ritual

by Shantel Tessier | Buy this book

A Dark romance, with plot twists that'll keep ypu on the edge of you seat. N.b. Read trigger warnings before reading.

A Court Of Mist And Fury

by Sarah J. Maas | Buy this book

Part of a series based in the land of Prythian. Full of politics, a kick ass fairy heroine, romance and a touch of spice 🌶 Recommended to read ACOTAR beforehand.

paris (Bournemouth)

Hi my names paris, I’m 27 and I absolutely love to read, specifically supernatural, paranormal romance, period romance etc. I would love to join a book club for new book recommendations and to meet people who also love to read. I would also love to meet people who want to meet up for a coffee or a cup of tea and read.

paris recommends:

The kings queen

by K.M.Shea | Buy this book

Love the supernatural world and characters are amazing !

The Pack

by Kristin coley | Buy this book

Love the storyline and characters.

Assistant to the villain

by Hannah Nicole maehrer | Buy this book

The storyline is unique and I love the characters.

Soulless

by Gail carriger | Buy this book

Hilarious and action packed storyline with amazing characters !

Angel blood

by Nalini Singh | Buy this book

The archangel world is amazing and I love the main characters.

A discovery of witches

by Deborah harkness | Buy this book

The world that the author created full of witches, vampires and werewolves is amazing !

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

Ladybird77 (Wareham)

Hi, would like to join a local book club. I’m Mid 40s with grown up family and busy job. Reading is my escape. I read everything that comes with a recommendation. Meeting one evening a month would be great - with wine and/or dinner even better!

Ladybird77 recommends:

My Year of Rest and Relaxation

by Ottessa moshfegg | Buy this book

Currently reading this after picking it up in a holiday book swap. Not what I was expecting at all but it’s really good. It’s about a young single woman with mental health issues who has a mischievous side and a crazy psychologist. As it progresses you understand why she thinks the way she does…it think it’s going to be a heartbreaker.

Ava (Bournemouth)

Hiya, I'm Ava and I'm 18 years old! I'm currently on a gap year hoping to study child nursing and I have been reading for about 4 years. One of my favourite books is Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid and I love reading romance, thrillers and fiction in general! I enjoy beach walks, coffee shops, etc and it would be lovely to make some friends and meet like-minded people! :)

Osas (Bournemouth)

Hi i'm Osas. Currently I read a lot of non fiction. Looking for someone to introduce me to fiction and I could share some of my favourite non fiction with them.

Osas recommends:

The Alchemist

by Paulo Coelho | Buy this book

What we need in life is almost always within us.

Bomi (Bournemouth)

Hi! I’m Bomi. I’m currently studying marketing at Bournemouth University. I'm 26. As it’s been only 6 months since I moved to the U.K from South Korea, I’d like to make new friends here through a book group. I like reading romantic and detective/crime genres but I’m open to any other genres as well. I’d like to meet up at least once a month to talk about books and hang out.

Sarah (Christchurch)

My mum would like to make friends she is 81 and very intelligent. Genre of books she likes is any and she would like to meet regularly.

Jasmine (Bournemouth)

Hey I’m jasmine 20 years old. I just wanna make some lifelong close friends. I thought looking for people who enjoy the same stuff I do would be a good place to start. I just got into readying about 6 months ago and I’m deep into the ACOTAR series and I’m loving it and have a million different romantacy books on my to read list.

Jasmine recommends:

A Court of Mist and Fury

by Sarah J Maas | Buy this book

It is spicy and great twists. Mostly predictable but soo good.

Ruthie (Bournemouth)

I am Ruthie, a Nursing Associate, my genre of choice is thriller/horror/mystery/supernatural and I am the same with films! I would love to make new friends and have a chit chat with anybody!

Cathy (Sherborne)

I'm moving to Sherborne soon and keen to meet older book lovers. Happy to hear about any book groups, especially those for older people.

Jessica (Bournemouth)

23 year old mum of one gorgeous girl! Have a lovely group in life but no one that reads! Would love someone to grab coffee or cocktails aswell as read and talk about books… I mainly read fantasy and romance books but love recommendations from any genre!

Megan (Bournemouth)

Hi I’m Megan! Love to read anything from mystery’s and physiological thrillers to a classic holiday read romance! Looking to meet new friends in the Bournemouth and Poole area, up for anything from cocktails to coffees 🥰

Megan recommends:

Verity

by Coleen Hoover | Buy this book

Read in one day!

Chloe (Blandford Forum)

Hi! I’m doing my teacher training and want to find some new friends who can take my mind of things at the weekend. Always up for book shopping or coffee or just chilling

Chloe recommends:

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

by Holly Jackson | Buy this book

Love a murder mystery with a little bit of romance thrown in

Megan (Poole)

- 19 year old who works full time but loves escaping into a book - I really enjoy romance books, but would like to potentially get into fantasy - I would like to make some new book friends

Megan recommends:

Call it what you want

by Alissa Derogatis | Buy this book

Such a relatable storyline. Makes you sit and reflect on your own experiences

The fabric of our souls

by K.M. Moronova | Buy this book

Beautiful storyline that explores all emotions

Shelley (Poole)

I’m need to find a local book club.

Sam V (Sherborne)

I love getting lost in a good book and the escapism of reading. I particularly enjoy psychological thrillers and crime but happy to give most things a go. I’ve lived in beautiful Dorset for 4 years - we moved just before lockdown so I’d love to meet more like-minded people locally. When I’m not working I enjoy walking my dog, yoga, dancing, gardening and drinking wine😋. I’m interested in joining a book club in Sherborne - hopefully to meet once a month.

Sam V recommends:

The Skeleton Cupboard

by Tanya Byron | Buy this book

Fascinating insight into real-lifebcase studies of a Clinical Psychologist.

The Caller

by Chris Carter | Buy this book

Totally gripping! I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough🤪

Magpie

by Elizabeth Day | Buy this book

Totally gripping with an interesting twist!

Lisa (Christchurch)

Interested in local book clubs. I read many genres but sci fi and fantasy are my least favourite. My favourite genres are general fiction, classics, horror, thrillers, romance, literary fiction, graphic novels, etc.