Book clubs in Dorset

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

All listings in Dorset

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 | Learn more and buy

Such a relatable storyline. Makes you sit and reflect on your own experiences

The fabric of our souls

by K.M. Moronova | Learn more and buy

Beautiful storyline that explores all emotions

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 | Learn more and buy

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.

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.

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 | Learn more and buy

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.

Maddy (Bournemouth)

Hi - I am looking for a local book club to join, looking forward to reading different books aside from my usual genres. Would be great to meet new people too!

Elenareads (Poole)

Would love to meet new people that I can share my reading experience with. In person meet-ups would be great to chat about our recent buddy read, it's a great way of meeting new people and socialising based on our interests. Always wanted to be part of a bookclub. I read almost any genre, mostly horror, sci-fi, fantasy, fiction but anything with a clever concept. 25 y old based in Poole ✨🧚

Elenareads recommends:

Butter

by Asako Yuzuki | Learn more and buy

It's 450 pages of slow slice of life, manipulation, feminism and misogyny, romance and the transgressive pleasures of food in a vivid and , sometimes, unsettling way. It is very character driven and It's not focused around figuring out the killings, it's a slow paced character development sequence. The author questions some deep seated Japanese stereotypes, more around women and cooking.

Matthew (Dorchester)

Hello, I'm Matthew (25) I recently moved down to the area between Weymouth and Dorchester. I am currently studying Psychology Msc. Looking to enhance my hobby of reading by interacting and meeting others to talk and discuss books! An opportunity to meet new friends too.

Judy (Weymouth)

I'm a fiction lover, looking for a group to share and explore novels with. I love a wide range of genre, from classics to historical fiction to contemporary social. If I'm travelling, i like to find novels from/about my destination. Favourite novels ever: The Lord of the Rings, HereBe Dragons, Pillars of the Earth, A Thousand Splendid Suns,

Jackie (Bournemouth)

Looking for a group to share books and meet new friends x

Lara (Bournemouth)

22 year old wanting to meet people to read with! I enjoy a bit of every genre so happy to share and swap suggestions x

Ramis (Bournemouth)

Somewhat new to reading so I’m open to genres. Looking to make new friends and chat with others who enjoy reading. I’m a 21 year old dude and I’m interested in making friends around my age and in book clubs for young adults! While I am interested in hearing recommendations for all genres, I’m particularly keen on reading the literary classics that the video game “Limbus Company” derives its main cast from. So far I have read a handful of these and have enjoyed them a lot! Do contact me if you know any Bournemouth-based book clubs or just want to talk books! My Instagram is @coolramis if you’d rather contact me through non-email means.

Ramis recommends:

The Stranger

by Albert Camus | Learn more and buy

Very short but enjoyable read. Straightforward and easy to read through. Despite its short nature, the book has some very interesting ideas and contains themes relating to existentialism and absurdism which I personally found very fascinating!

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 | Learn more and buy

Loved this series!!

Julie (Weymouth)

Love to chill with a good book. Looking to make friends on the Weymouth that can meet up maybe every 6 weeks to discuss over a glass of wine !

Lisa Writes (Poole)

I am looking for a local book club to join.

Lisa Writes recommends:

Wide Sargasso sea

by Jean Rhys | Learn more and buy

Prequal to Jane Eyre

Michelle (Wimborne)

Im 39 from Wimborne. I love true crime, autobiographies and some fantasy. Big Harry Potter fan!! Want to spend more time reading and meeting new people.

Guilherme Levy Costa Cruz (Bournemouth)

I love literary fiction, philosophy, theology but also love a good laugh about silly stupid things and love to write though I hardly do it as often as I want to. I know, such is the stereotype.

Guilherme Levy Costa Cruz recommends:

Crime and Punishment

by Fyodor Dostoevsky | Learn more and buy

It's a book about the universal experience of guilt, deeply psychological, and so transcendent.

Adam Cleaver (Poole)

Lover of horror, thrillers, crime, and a little sci-fi... Also author of "THE ONE AFTER FORTNIGHT" a new British horror novel, available on AMAZON.

David (Poole)

Hello, my name is David and I'm 23 years old. I am trying to get back into reading, and I'm hoping that joining a book club will give me the motivation to finish more books. I'm open to reading any genre, so I'd love to hear any recommendations. The most recent novel I read was 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy, which I loved. I also like short stories. One that I read and enjoyed recently was 'Sweat' by Zora Neale Hurston.

Beth (Wimborne)

Hello! Im 31 and I love reading nearly as much as I love cats. I’m new to the book world as such and am always keen for recommendations. Literary fiction is my go to, but I also enjoy non fiction - anything which explores the complexity of what it means to be human.

Beth recommends:

The Goldfinch

by Donna Tartt | Learn more and buy

That book that stays with you

Circe

by Madeline Miller | Learn more and buy

Beautiful writing, captivating Greek retelling

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!