Book clubs in Dorset

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All listings in Dorset

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.

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!

Jo12 (Bournemouth)

Looking for friends to share coffee, cake and good stories! I read quite widely: fantasy, Sci-fi, romance, theology, historical fiction, biographies, the list goes on.

Lisa Writes (Poole)

I am looking for a local book club to join.

Lisa Writes recommends:

Wide Sargasso sea

by Jean Rhys | Buy this book

Prequal to Jane Eyre

Jen (Weymouth)

In my thirties, looking for a book club for me and possibly my partner. I try to read widely and am always interested in trying new things. I can talk about books for hours but in an ideal world I’d like a book club where we can set the world to rights over a glass of wine too! Ideally meeting once a month.

Tam (Swanage)

I love reading mainly historic fact based books. I want to join a book club, to meet new people and make new friends, who have a passion for reading

Stefanie (Swanage)

I have recently moved to the area and looking to meet new people and I love reading

Katie (Poole)

I mainly read fantasy and some romance but am open to reading most things! I'm just looking to find other people who read similar types of books to me, to chat and share recommendations and discuss books!

Katie recommends:

The Priory of the Orange Tree

by Samantha Shannon | Buy this book

I love this book so much, it's like if all the fantasies I grew up reading suddenly had female leads and diverse representation and dragons. The world building is phenomenal, I felt like I lived inside this book and I honestly never wanted to leave.

Helena Dennison (Gillingham (Dorset))

I've been part of a book club in NW London for the past 4 years and have thoroughly enjoyed the books we chose as well as the lively discussion and the places we met. I love contemporary literature as well as the classics.

Helena Dennison recommends:

The Seven Moons of Maali Almaeda

by Shehan Karunatilaka | Buy this book

An extraordinary idea that provides the context for a gripping novel set in Sri Lanka.

Cinni Reads (Blandford Forum)

I’m looking to join a local or virtual group who share my love of reading. I am open to all sorts of books but tend to read a mix of non-fiction, historical novels and literary fiction. Would love to connect with others who share my interest and find some new books to enjoy!

Helena (Gillingham (Dorset))

I like well-written contemporary fiction; I've recently moved from London to Dorset, and miss my London book club.

Helena recommends:

The Seven Moons of Maali Almaeda

by Shehan Karunatilaka | Buy this book

An extraordinary idea that provides the context for a gripping novel set in Sri Lanka.

Emily (Bournemouth)

I’m hoping to find a book group and hopefully make new friends. I mainly read sci-fi and fantasy but am open to all genres

Abbiealwaysreading (Dorchester)

I enjoy reading across as many genres as possible - but I mostly gravitate towards contemporary, fantasy and non-fiction reads!

John Mitchell (Bridport)

Explore new reads, discuss ideas, make friends

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