Book clubs in Dorset

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

All listings in Dorset

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 don’t think there is one in wareham but we could try to set one up? I’m in my 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!

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!

ellie (Bournemouth)

i’m a nursing student at bmouth uni, i’ve recently started reading and i love true crime, mystery, romance books

ellie recommends:

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

by holly jackson | Buy this book

it’s got mystery, murder and romance all in one and keeps you on your toes a lot as your constantly wondering what happened or what is going to happen

Caitlin (Bournemouth)

Hi I am Caitlin - age 21. I am looking to make some new friends (female and of similar age) and thought this might be a good place to start as I enjoy reading. The friendship doesn’t have to be primarily based on reading, we could go for coffee, cocktails, walks etc. I am hoping to build some lifelong friendships here. The books are just there as a safety net I guess, so we have something to talk about. I am a hopeless romantic, so of course I love reading romance. I also love thrillers, and classics, but am open to reading pretty much anything. And finally, a little about myself, I love being a girl aha - new nails, bubble baths, flowers, sundresses, Sundays etc. I am also a university student studying biology. Hopefully someone will see this and want to be friends, and hopefully in 20yrs time we’ll be laughing at how cringey this was lmao.

Caitlin recommends:

Ugly Love

by Colleen Hoover | Buy this book

Now I know there are many mixed opinions on this author and her books. However, her books are easy-reads and recommendable to everyone, including those who are beginner readers or even those who are in a reading slump and need an easy-read to get out of it and back into books again. Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover is a raw and intense journey through love, pain, and the complexities of human emotion. The story delves deep into a tangled web of heartache and passion, capturing the rawness of love and the agony of its complications, which resonates with those who understand the darker side of love and loss. I believe Ugly Love is a compelling exploration of loves underbelly, and it’s a book that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.

james (Wimborne)

im looking for socialising, connection and book reading

Trish (Sherborne)

Is there a monthly book club in Sherborne that meets in daytime once a month or so?

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 | Buy this book

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!