Book clubs in Dorset

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

All listings in Dorset

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Gwen (Wimborne)

I am new to the area and I thought joining a book club would be a good way of meeting people. I have never belonged to a book club .I would like to join a club that has a social aspect as well as sharing information on authors and books.

Gwen recommends:

A waiter in Paris by Edward Chisholm
A waiter in Paris
by Edward Chisholm | Buy this book
This book transfers the reader to the “underbelly” of life as a waiter in Paris.Some of the language is crude but it accentuates the harshness of the environment.The brutal truth of working in this environment is quite thought provoking.
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Kat (Weymouth)

I am a teacher and love to read, but have been so busy for a while that I haven't really had chance. I am changing my role at work soon to get a bit of time back and would love to join a book group to jump back into reading, meet some new people and hopefully enjoy a glass of wine or two with like minded people.

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Jacob (Bournemouth)

I'm 21, I've always loved books since I was a child. Although, recently I haven't been reading very often I feel if the right book came along I would get back into reading. What better incentive than someone's recommendation.

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Alison (Wimborne)

Visited Wimborne library and heard about bookchat. They gave me the next book and look forward to joining the group.

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Atena (Poole)

Hi I am Giusy and English is not my first language. I like enjoying my time with a book. I used to read a lot of book books in my language but to improve English I have decided to start reading in English and joining to book club. Thank you

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Ciara (Bournemouth)

Hi I’m Ciara I’m 17 (18 in a month) I read a lot of different genres and would love to just have someone to chat to about books and meet new people!

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Natasha (Weymouth)

30y/o, just moved to Weymouth. Looking for a fun and relaxed book group, like to read a bit of everything, default to sci fi / speculative fiction but enjoy mixing it up with other genres and recommendations :)

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Michael (Bournemouth)

I consume a lot of audio books. I complete one book a month...and have about 10 books on the go at any time.... I read a total mixture.... Non fiction and fiction. As varied as Impossible Creatures to Factfulness. I feel like a may have a bookworm in me that is trying to get out... So would like to meet with simarly minded people. Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafron All Ken Follet books Never where by Neil Gaiman Before the Coffee Gets Cold Notes on Grief The Maidens Too name a few I've enjoyed.

Michael recommends:

52 Ways to Walk by Annabel Streets
52 Ways to Walk
by Annabel Streets | Buy this book
If you like walking and nature you will love this book. It gives ideas on different ways to walk, for example near water or through trees and then takes a dive into the science as to why it is good for you and a story about.
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Nila (Poole)

Avid reader, always been very bookish since I was a child. The one thing I love more than reading is connecting with other readers :)

Nila recommends:

Educated by Tara Westover
Educated
by Tara Westover | Buy this book
Compelling and balanced account of a woman who grew up in a devoutly Mormon family and then escaped
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Anneka (Poole)

Hello there! I am a 26 year old, book and coffee obsessed individual who is looking to join a book club with like minded bookworms! I like a mixture of fantasy, young adult, romance and I am slowly (but surely...) branching into crime solving thriller! I am however, up for trying any book if it's one that is highly rated, I will never say no based on it's cover! If this is something you're also interested in, happy to chat!

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Georgia Bird (Poole)

I’m a friendly outgoing 28 year old who loves to read romance , fantasy and crime novels!

Georgia Bird recommends:

A court of thorns and roses by Sarah J Maas
A court of thorns and roses
by Sarah J Maas | Buy this book
Loved this series!!
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Coco (Christchurch)

Hi, I'm an avid reader, always have been. I've never joined a book club before but am keen to try it. My fave genres are fantasy, and dark romance. But I also enjoy thrillers and murder mysteries.

Coco recommends:

The Ritual by Shantel Tessier
The Ritual
by Shantel Tessier | Buy this book
A Dark romance, with plot twists that'll keep ypu on the edge of you seat. N.b. Read trigger warnings before reading.
A Court Of Mist And Fury by Sarah J. Maas
A Court Of Mist And Fury
by Sarah J. Maas | Buy this book
Part of a series based in the land of Prythian. Full of politics, a kick ass fairy heroine, romance and a touch of spice 🌶 Recommended to read ACOTAR beforehand.
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paris (Bournemouth)

Hi my names paris, I’m 27 and I absolutely love to read, specifically supernatural, paranormal romance, period romance etc. I would love to join a book club for new book recommendations and to meet people who also love to read. I would also love to meet people who want to meet up for a coffee or a cup of tea and read.

paris recommends:

The kings queen  by K.M.Shea
The kings queen
by K.M.Shea | Buy this book
Love the supernatural world and characters are amazing !
The Pack  by Kristin coley
The Pack
by Kristin coley | Buy this book
Love the storyline and characters.
Assistant to the villain  by Hannah Nicole maehrer
Assistant to the villain
by Hannah Nicole maehrer | Buy this book
The storyline is unique and I love the characters.
Soulless
by Gail carriger | Buy this book
Hilarious and action packed storyline with amazing characters !
Angel blood  by Nalini Singh
Angel blood
by Nalini Singh | Buy this book
The archangel world is amazing and I love the main characters.
A discovery of witches  by Deborah harkness
A discovery of witches
by Deborah harkness | Buy this book
The world that the author created full of witches, vampires and werewolves is amazing !
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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

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Ladybird77 (Wareham)

Hi, would like to join a local book club. I’m Mid 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!

Ladybird77 recommends:

My Year of Rest and Relaxation  by Ottessa moshfegg
My Year of Rest and Relaxation
by Ottessa moshfegg | Buy this book
Currently reading this after picking it up in a holiday book swap. Not what I was expecting at all but it’s really good. It’s about a young single woman with mental health issues who has a mischievous side and a crazy psychologist. As it progresses you understand why she thinks the way she does…it think it’s going to be a heartbreaker.
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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! :)

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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
The Alchemist
by Paulo Coelho | Buy this book
What we need in life is almost always within us.
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Rosie (Bournemouth)

Hi, Im Rosie, i'm 25 years old, and I recently moved to Bournemouth! Im keen to meet new people and make friends. I love to read thrillers/romance/murder mystery etc. along with the occasional non fiction about psychiatry/crime. Im mostly however looking for people interested in reading more non fiction books. I get so enthralled in a book and always want to talk about what i'm reading so why not try a book club!

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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.

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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.

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