Book clubs in Dorset

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

All listings in Dorset

Bookworm (Bournemouth)

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

Kate Kilpatrick (Sherborne)

I have recently moved from London to Blackford Somerset (on the border with Dorset.) My nearest town is Sherborne. I'd be keen to join a book club and meet some local people. I'm primarily interested in Literary fiction. My favourite authors include Margaret Atwood, Hubert Selby, Donna Tart and Sylvia Plath. Anyone interested in meeting?

Ellie (Wimborne)

I am 25 years old and not long moved to the area of Wimborne/Poole, I love reading crime, thrillers and romance. I am looking to get back into reading and to meet some new friends :)

Kieran98 (Bournemouth)

Hello! I used to read all the time but overtime stopped! Recently got back into reading and open to any genres!

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 🤓

Leanne (Christchurch)

I like fantasy romance but open to new genres. Looking to make friends and meet up locally or start an online club. Started getting into reading as hobby recently and always looking for recommendations

Leanne recommends:

A court of thorns and roses

by Sarah j. Maas | Buy this book

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

The Paperback Society 🧚‍♀️📚 (Bournemouth)

HI! I have recently set up a bournemouth book club for people in their 20s to meet and discuss books! We are just starting up and inviting others to join us, we plan to read 1 book monthly with monthly meet ups going forward. We all love different genres but are open to trying eavh others and giving our opinion on them. Give me and email if you are intrested in joining us, we have all met through here so its a chance to make some new friends as well xx 💒

Danny James (Weymouth)

35 years old. Always loved fantasy, Sci-fi and thrillers. Looking to start reading more, to meet some like minded people and make some friends along the way. The Lord of the Rings and the The Hobbit are two books i have read and just loved every bit of them. Also looking to venture into different genres as well, see what grabs me.

emilylemon (Bournemouth)

Heya!! I’m an 22 year old healthcare worker! I’ve just graduated and I am looking for a book club! I writers like Stephen King, Richard Osman etc however I am always happy to try new books :))

Eliana (Poole)

Looking to join a book club in Poole/Bournemouth/surrounding areas. I'm 28 and mostly into contemporary fiction, including LGBTQ+ and international stories.

turning pages (Bournemouth)

i thought i would just make my own listing for a book club based in bournemouth! it would be nice to have members aged 20-25 but anyone can join! in terms of what we would read, i was thinking of doing polls for each book of the month with submissions from u guys (i mainly read romance, fantasy, litfic and historical fiction!) if anybody got the twilight reference for the book club name, then gold star for u :D

lili (Bournemouth)

i'm 21 and hopefully training to be a teacher soon! i'm a huge fantasy reader - i love anything by rebecca f. kuang, a song of ice and fire and sword of kaigen. i do read a bit of everything though from romance to historical fiction! i'm also pretty active on booktwt. i would love to join a book group to make some new friends <3

lili recommends:

Sword of Kaigen

by M.L. Wang | Buy this book

it's genuinely one of the best standalone fantasy novels i've read with the perfect blend of focus on characters without compromising on plot

Sophie (Swanage)

Looking to join a swanage based book club, I’m not the fastest reader but I enjoy it enormously! Interested in a wide range of genres.

geestan1 (Bournemouth)

I’m 26 and I love reading. My favourite genres are fantasy, crime and dystopian. I’m really on a fantasy kick at the moment and I’m always looking for recommendations. I’m hoping to find like-minded readers so we can share recommendations and opinions and hopefully make a few friends along the way!

geestan1 recommends:

Fourth Wing

by Rebecca Yarros | Buy this book

It’s got dragons, i am a major fan of dragons

s4ndw1ch3s (Bournemouth)

Hi, I’m 20 and currently living in Bournemouth! I’ve recently hit a book slump and would love to get back into reading and make a few book friends!

Maheen (Weymouth)

Hi all, I'm moving to Weymouth next week for work - I would love to meet people (I'm 44) who enjoy reading and socialising and maybe are open to make a new friend! I happily read most things, including plays and poetry; non-fiction (natural world / food / politics), fiction and home / brain improvement.

Jessica (Bournemouth)

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

Aimee (Dorchester)

Hiya - looking for a social way to introduce me to new genres and authors! Love meeting new people, especially ones who are passionate about their interests. Mostly read non fiction and fantasy, but also enjoy horror and classics. 23F

Aimee recommends:

Piranesi

by Susanna Clarke | Buy this book

I read (and loved) Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell when I was much younger so when I saw a new Susanna Clarke book I didn’t even read the blurb before jumping to read it! Luckily, I enjoyed Piranesi even more. It’s got fantastically detailed, unique world building. A haunted house story from the perspective of the ghost, but not in the way you would probably expect.

What You Are Looking For Is In The Library

by Michiko Aoyama | Buy this book

Lots of short stories, each uplifting in their own unique way. This book feels like a love letter to local community and to human kindness.

Charli (Bournemouth)

Hi, I’m 21 years old. I’ve been in and out of motivation for over 7 years of reading and just gotten into it again. I’m hoping to make some friends and I would like to get some help on what to read and what is interesting to some people and what isn’t. I also like most genres, into romance/dark atm too.

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!