Book clubs in Dorset

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

All listings in Dorset

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!

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.

Natalie (Bournemouth)

I am 29 and I’ve recently moved to the area and have started to read more regularly. I enjoy crime / romance and I’ve started to give fantasy a go! I’d love to meet some people to grab a coffee/share book recommendations!

Jackie (Poole)

Due to retire shortly after 30 years in HR looking for a local book club in the Poole area ☺️

Shannon (Bournemouth)

I’m 25 and live in Bournemouth. I pretty much read anything but mostly crime and fantasy. I’d love to join a local book club or make local book friends.

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!

RuthT (Swanage)

I’m looking to get back into reading - interested in a wide range and particularly women writers form any period. I read quality crime fiction and need to expand my reading. Swanage based.

RuthT recommends:

Orbital

by Samantha Harvey | Buy this book

A short and vibrant read delving into the lives in astronauts in a space station orbiting the earth. Poetic and thoughtful, blends story & science, a rare beauty of a book.

Billie-Anna (Bournemouth)

I’m looking to join a book club locally! Currently on a romantasy binge, I just finished the Throne of Glass series but love all kinds of fiction!

Lydia (Poole)

I'm a 29 year old doctor working in Poole - I'm very keen to be involved in a book club because I love reading (stating the obvious!) and my Mum has been in one for donkeys years, bringing her huge amounts of fun! I read a lot of thrillers, a bit of romance, a fair amount of non-fiction, but I am open to everything really - sometimes it's the books you stumble across by accident that are the best!

Megan (Blandford Forum)

I am a 22 YO, I love mostly Fantasy books I am looking to join a book club to have people to talk about books with.

Megan recommends:

The Sword Of Kaigen

by M L Wang | Buy this book

I love the action, battle scenes, magic system, world building. It’s a character driven book but has plenty of very well written battle scenes. It’s a standalone, it left me wanting more but I know that it’s the oerfect length.

Chemene (Bournemouth)

Hi, I'm a 49 year old female looking to meet new people & obviously have a love for reading. I'm into thrillers & horrors. I'm currently reading The End of her by Shari Lapena. Also love Lisa Jewell & Claire Douglas books.

Chloe (Dorchester)

hi! i am 24 and a book lover who is hoping to make some friends! my favourite genres tend to be fantasy, thrillers and young adult but I am down to read anything really!

Julia (Bournemouth)

Hey! I'm 24yo who just relocated to Bournemouth. I don't have specific favourite book genre as I love to explore new ones! At the moment, I'm focusing on books with some life morals, maybe some philosophy to help me nourish and contribute to my life. I'd love to have a discussion on certain topics as I'm always curious about perspectives I haven't considered. Since I work remotely it would be nice to make some friends too!

Alice (Dorchester)

Looking to expand my current reading repertoire. Often read more biographies or science/fact based books and maybe it's time for a change!

Jordan (Bournemouth)

29M. A self-confessed Stephen King addict and a fan of all things thriller, horror, and crime, but I also enjoy a touch of romance and have a penchant for some satire, history and—basically, I’m open to anything! I recently relocated to Bournemouth and work remotely, so I spend a lot of time on my ownsome (mostly reading!) . I’m looking to join some local clubs and make new friends. :)

Jordan recommends:

The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair

by Joel Dicker | Buy this book

A beautifully narrated and told story of the unrewarded toils of love, life, and an author's journey to unravel a mystery.

Clare (Bridport)

I'm a keen and eclectic reader of many types of books and authors - from classic to modern and contemporary. I'd like to join a book club to read and discuss varied literature and to meet like minded people who love reading as much as I do.