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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Jasmine (Bournemouth)

Hey I’m jasmine 20 years old. I just wanna make some lifelong close friends. I thought looking for people who enjoy the same stuff I do would be a good place to start. I just got into readying about 6 months ago and I’m deep into the ACOTAR series and I’m loving it and have a million different romantacy books on my to read list.

Jasmine recommends:

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas
A Court of Mist and Fury
by Sarah J Maas | Buy this book
It is spicy and great twists. Mostly predictable but soo good.
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Ruthie (Bournemouth)

I am Ruthie, a Nursing Associate, my genre of choice is thriller/horror/mystery/supernatural and I am the same with films! I would love to make new friends and have a chit chat with anybody!

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Cathy (Sherborne)

I'm moving to Sherborne soon and keen to meet older book lovers. Happy to hear about any book groups, especially those for older people.

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helenac123 (Sherborne)

Hello! I've recently moved to Sherborne and looking to meet fellow book-lovers and hopefully join/form a group! I'm someone who goes through phases of reading and then phases of not reading! But finding a local book club is likely to motivate me to read more and watch screens less :) I have quite varied taste - both fiction and non fic and I like keeping things fresh genre-wise. When it comes to non-fic, I enjoy reading about feminism, social justice, psychology, science, and nature. When it comes to fiction - it's really hard for me to pinpoint exactly what I enjoy. But generally meaty novels with a depth to their character analyses, psychological thrillers, drama, and I enjoy trying to diversify my reading list with international authors. I want to read more classics as well - I do love Thomas Hardy! Monthly meetings - either evenings or at the weekend - would suit me best.

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Jessica (Bournemouth)

23 year old mum of one gorgeous girl! Have a lovely group in life but no one that reads! Would love someone to grab coffee or cocktails aswell as read and talk about books… I mainly read fantasy and romance books but love recommendations from any genre!

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Megan (Bournemouth)

Hi I’m Megan! Love to read anything from mystery’s and physiological thrillers to a classic holiday read romance! Looking to meet new friends in the Bournemouth and Poole area, up for anything from cocktails to coffees 🥰

Megan recommends:

Verity by Coleen Hoover
Verity
by Coleen Hoover | Buy this book
Read in one day!
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Chloe (Blandford Forum)

Hi! I’m doing my teacher training and want to find some new friends who can take my mind of things at the weekend. Always up for book shopping or coffee or just chilling

Chloe recommends:

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
by Holly Jackson | Buy this book
Love a murder mystery with a little bit of romance thrown in
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Megan (Poole)

- 19 year old who works full time but loves escaping into a book - I really enjoy romance books, but would like to potentially get into fantasy - I would like to make some new book friends

Megan recommends:

Call it what you want  by Alissa Derogatis
Call it what you want
by Alissa Derogatis | Buy this book
Such a relatable storyline. Makes you sit and reflect on your own experiences
The fabric of our souls  by K.M. Moronova
The fabric of our souls
by K.M. Moronova | Buy this book
Beautiful storyline that explores all emotions
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Shelley (Poole)

I’m need to find a local book club.

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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
The Skeleton Cupboard
by Tanya Byron | Buy this book
Fascinating insight into real-lifebcase studies of a Clinical Psychologist.
The Caller  by Chris Carter
The Caller
by Chris Carter | Buy this book
Totally gripping! I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough🤪
Magpie by Elizabeth Day
Magpie
by Elizabeth Day | Buy this book
Totally gripping with an interesting twist!
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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
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
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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
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.
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james (Wimborne)

im looking for socialising, connection and book reading

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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
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!
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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
Wide Sargasso sea
by Jean Rhys | Buy this book
Prequal to Jane Eyre
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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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