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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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](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBdm9JIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--527e3b233937f6edc708f86668d2152f8513869c/9781447270218.jpg)
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![Magpie by Elizabeth Day](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBdmtJIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--9c7f33d043e1af2ca219c702a172f4fa4ae80a06/9780008374983.jpg)
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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.
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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](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBclFJIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--7aaebff7a5fc885e30dfa6f0a8b1c46ad9f51db7/9781405293181.jpg)
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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](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBcXNJIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--be797abc6b71b5a65b381bf8c54b113dc52fb47d/9781471136726.jpg)
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Trish (Sherborne)
Is there a monthly book club in Sherborne that meets in daytime once a month or so?
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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](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBbmdJIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--9c0b15405ba84935d6bf0ec5750d958009327e11/9780593321201_p0_v7_s192x300.jpg)
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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.
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Lisa Writes (Poole)
I am looking for a local book club to join.
Lisa Writes recommends:
![Wide Sargasso sea by Jean Rhys](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBdkFIIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--a19615e151b1cbaeb189a84db98ffab631df1ed0/9780393352566_p0_v4_s192x300.jpg)
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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.
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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
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Stefanie (Swanage)
I have recently moved to the area and looking to meet new people and I love reading
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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](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBdE1IIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--21f963ebf560ec8e68399389d97846a0369670d8/9781635570304_p0_v3_s192x300.jpg)
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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](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBc1FIIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--1f44b9cd2438787c67f726cbb7b2e2ed05e1372b/9781324064824_p0_v2_s192x300.jpg)
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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!
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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](/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBc1FIIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--1f44b9cd2438787c67f726cbb7b2e2ed05e1372b/9781324064824_p0_v2_s192x300.jpg)
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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
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Abbiealwaysreading (Dorchester)
I enjoy reading across as many genres as possible - but I mostly gravitate towards contemporary, fantasy and non-fiction reads!
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