Book clubs in Dorset

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All listings in Dorset

Michael (Bournemouth)

I consume a wide range of books and would love to meet similar bookish people.... Love walking too. A walking book club would be my idea of heaven!

Michael recommends:

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.

Stella (Gillingham (Dorset))

I’ve just moved to Shaftesbury from Wimborne looking to make friends in the area with a love of books .

Keira (Bournemouth)

I am a 20 year old student studying in bournemouth and absolutely adore reading. My favourite genre currently is romantasy/ fantasy in general. I would love to find other people with a similar love for books and reading as well as recommending new genres and books.

Keira recommends:

A Court of Thorns and Roses (series)

by Sarah J Maas | Buy this book

It is an incredible read and got me back into reading, it is so immersive and you feel as if you are actually part of the book itself it is truly amazing.

bibliobunnz99 (Weymouth)

Hello, I'm Phoebe from Dorset, UK. I have a degree in film and an NVQ in health & social care. My favourite genres of book are horror, thriller and fantasy. I want to join a book club because I want to start diversifying my reading and tackle my social anxiety.

bibliobunnz99 recommends:

The Diviners

by Libba Bray | Buy this book

The fantasy element is so well done because it's entangled with history and in particular the 1920s flapper era. The characters are all so well developed and as a reader, you can feel everything they do.

Bryony (Weymouth)

Fan of all genres, looking to share the fun of reading with others and keep up my reading hobby.

NamiBear (Blandford Forum)

Alicia (Poole)

Looking to find some new friends and hopefully get some good book suggestions

Gemma (Weymouth)

Hi, I'm in my 40s, primary school teacher. Would like to meet up with some other folks who love books, to share thoughts and maybe some wine!

Luca (Bournemouth)

Hiya I’m Luca. I’m 22 just graduated from uni in Bournemouth. I’d love to meet new people and make new friends, discuss books and characters and make recommendations. I’d love to find a book club here with other women. I am mostly into fiction, romance and fantasy genres currently, but open to new genres and expanding my tastes!

Luca recommends:

Fourth Wing

by Rebecca Yarros | Buy this book

It’s such a popular and well known one now! But I love this book for getting me back into reading, and sparking the excitement in me, that I felt when I was younger reading Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. It’s a great read and a great starter book to get into the romantasy genre, complex grey characters and enemies to lovers trope.

Aga (Bournemouth)

Hi, I’m 26, live in Bournemouth and I’d love to meet new people who share my interests in books and stories! Happy to have discussion about plots, characters and themes or just casual talk and a good laugh. I like variety of genres, classics, horrors, romance, non-fiction, and I enjoy fan fiction stories.

Aga recommends:

Vicious

by V.E. Schwab | Buy this book

Amazing characters, great non-linear plot line and pov, non standard take on people with special abilities and issues that comes with them!

Julie (Bridport)

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Leon (Bridport)

I am a 51-year-old book lover (also interested in art, film, music and nature) who has recently moved to Bridport, Dorset and wishes to meet like-minded individuals in the local area and discuss new and established literature and culture in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Kiera Ashley (Bournemouth)

I am 25 years old, grew up and still live in Bournemouth/Poole and would love to meet some girls to make a book club with and to talk about reading with!

BeckyCheveral (Bournemouth)

Hi I’m Becky! I’m 23 years old and I’m looking to meet some new people with similar interests to me. I love reading fantasy and romance but I also like a good thriller or crime book to mix things up.

BeckyCheveral recommends:

The prison healer

by Lynette Noni | Buy this book

This is so different to any other fantasy book I’ve read in the best possible way!

Avidreader (Wareham)

I love reading a variety of genres and I think joining a bookclub would be a fun way to meet like minded people.

marialou15 (Bournemouth)

hi!! I’m Maria, a 21 year old student in Bournemouth and I would love to meet more bookish people around there! I love many different genres and am alway up for a recommendation, I like a good balance between literary fiction and young adult. Always up for meeting for a coffee and discussing books:)

DollyDaydream (Poole)

I'm holly, 20 years old with a young daughter. I've always enjoyed reading and want to find more book recommendations and share my thoughts about them with others

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 | Buy this book

That book that stays with you

Circe

by Madeline Miller | Buy this book

Beautiful writing, captivating Greek retelling

Lucy (Weymouth)

Hi, I’m moving to Weymouth in the next few weeks. I’m a big reader & would like to get to know others in the area who also love reading. I really want to keep up the hobby but I know what my job will be quite demanding but I think a low-key book club / group would be perfect.

Rachel (Poole)

Hi! I'm Rachel and I'm 33 and very new to the book world and I'm looking to meet some awesome book friends! I love reading thrillers, romance/dark romance and fantasy!

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