Book clubs in Dorset

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

All listings in Dorset

Tommy-Lee (Poole)

I love to read and none of my few friends do at all, huge Lovecraft fan and honestly I could do with some help with literature and such. Pretty socially awkward just looking for some people to talk about books with and maybe make friends =]. Oh, I'm 21

Tommy-Lee recommends:

At the mountain of madness

by H.P. Lovecraft | Learn more and buy

Completely changed my life, can't fit it into a few words

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 :)

Imogen (Sherborne)

Ella (Bournemouth)

Hi, my name is Ella and I am 23. I started my reading journey beginning of 2024 and have really enjoyed the experience. I love reading crime, romance and fantasy books at the moment and I’m looking to join a fun, social book club.

Ali (Swanage)

Exploring book club opportunities in or near to Swanage. Would love to meet up to chat about books with fellow readers.

Reg (Dorchester)

I am a regular Tour Guide at the two houses of Thomas Hardy in Dorchester. I am also a member of the Thomas Hardy Society. I have recently published a book called Thomas Hardy Abridged about his novels and short stories, that is now available on Amazon. I would be delighted to visit any local book clubs to present an hour's presentation on Hardy's life and loves. No fee just the opportunity to meet other Hardy fans and of course to sell some copies of my book!

Jo (Weymouth)

Recently moved to Weymouth and miss my old block club so would love to find a local one

Beth (Wimborne)

A 31 woman who has fallen in love with reading again. Having moved back to Dorset nearly 4 years ago, I have struggled to meet new, likeminded people and make friends - so would love to find book group to help find my tribe. The memes of “you read Harry Potter and Hunger games as a kid, then had a 10 year gap, picked up ACOTAR and now reading is your personality”, its a perfect description of me ☺️ I love to get lost in the pages, preferring fantasy and romance books but will give any good recommendation a try. Hope to speak to some of you soon.

Beth recommends:

Fourth Wing

by Rebecca Yarros | Learn more and buy

This series really kickstarted my reading journey this year and unashamedly has a chokehold on me! The dragons, character dynamics and cliffhangers have left me wanting more. Yes this book is not for everyone but I will recommend it, along with ACOTAR for those who want to explore Romantasy books for the first time or long standing fantasy fans.

Jenna (Bournemouth)

Hi I'm Jenna! I love to read fantasy book! And a little bit of romance here and there! I really am reaching out to make some more friends that enjoy the same things I do!

Jenna recommends:

Fourth wing

by Rebecca Yarros | Learn more and buy

Everything!!

Cat (Bournemouth)

I'm in my early 30s and used to love reading. I really want to get back into it as well as meet some new people who also enjoy reading.

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.

Roz (Bridport)

Hi , I’ve just moved to the area. Love a wide range of genres and particularly enjoy recommendations. I would also like to meet new people in the area

Ciara (Bournemouth)

Hi I’m 19 I love reading all genres and would love to have some other people to discuss books with:)

Ciara recommends:

The Confession

by Jessie Burton | Learn more and buy

Daniel (Blandford Forum)

27, love fantasy and all genre fiction, open to all sorts! Looking to a join a local book club

Lauren (Bournemouth)

Recently trying to rekindle my love of reading after a year hiatus! I like thrillers, horror and mysteries but I'm open to all kinds of reads!

Lauren recommends:

A Botanical Daughter

by Noah Medlock | Learn more and buy

Gothic Victorian setting, the secret and forbidden relationship of a botanist and a taxidermist living in a greenhouse at the bottom of the former's childhood home. The botanist comes into hands of an intelligent mycelium, and wants to test his brilliance, and chance at a traditional family, by seeing if he can create artificial intelligence. However, for this he would need a vessel; preferably humanoid.

Kate (Weymouth)

Enjoy reading.

Shona (Poole)

New to the area! I used to read a lot and I'm keen to get back into it 😊

Dee (Blandford Forum)

I devour books mainly crime and fantasy , looking to join a book club nearby

Chelsea (Poole)

Hey! I’ve always loved reading, my particular fave genre is thrillers/who done its etc. however I have recently discovered dark romance and loving it! I have read lights out and currently on haunting Adeline, looking to make girly friends I can talk to about these books / book boyfriend's because my current friends would not even go there🤣 no pressure on meeting up certain days/times or even at all! Just to chit chat about the books 🤓

Ariane (Bournemouth)

Just started reading again after a long struggle with mental health, I enjoy horror, fantasy and murder mysteries. Would love recommendations!

Ariane recommends:

The ocean at the end of the lane

by Neil gaiman | Learn more and buy

This book is so magical and has a nostalgic feel to it, it’s very well written and the story is sad and beautiful at the same time

A court of thorns and roses

by Sarah j maas | Learn more and buy

I got into this series through TikTok recommendations and went in not expecting much but honestly loved the books, the characters and the whole universe in which they take place in.