Book clubs in East Sussex

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

All listings in East Sussex

Added 5 days ago

Sue (Newhaven)

Hello, I work part-time and I'm in my late 50s. I love to read all types of genres including classics, crime and historical books. I live in Peacehaven and I'd like to meet new people.

Sue recommends:

The Light Years

by Elizabeth Jane Howard | Buy this book

It's the first of five books which follows the lives of three brothers, their families and unmarried sister which starts two years before the start of the World War Two. It's a brilliant family saga about their children, servants and their affairs.

Added 15 days ago

Amelia (Heathfield)

Hi I’m Amelia and I’m 18 y/o, I’m looking to join a book club just to become friends and share my interests in reading! I read mostly romance with slight fantasy aspects to them. But want to broaden my genres as well as have some friends to talk to.

Amelia recommends:

Shatter Me

by Tahereh Mafi | Buy this book

It’s the book that got me out of a reading slump and made me realize that I have a love for reading again. I love the whole series and the writing style. It’s detailed but not a slow burner and reads with ease.

Added 29 days ago

Tina (Eastbourne)

I am in my 50s and have just started a full time admin role, but it is mainly working from home so I have most evenings free (Netflix can be addictive but I want to keep my brain active). I avidly listen to audio books but would like to get back to reading the old fashioned way! I like popular fiction, self help, biographies or anything thought-provoking and discussion-worthy.

Tina recommends:

Sociopath

by Patric Gagne | Buy this book

The female author diagnosed herself as a sociopath, and decided to take control of her life and fight against her instincts in order to be ‘normal’. Surprisingly addictive and uplifting read.

Added about 1 month ago

Ejiro (Eastbourne)

I am new in Eastbourne. Never joined a club before. I enjoy reading academic books and literature. Will love to meet new people while discussing books.

Bradley (Eastbourne)

I'm a 30 year old sociable introvert looking to get out of the house more and be around likeminded people. Build connections, make new friends, that kind of thing. I don't have many books currently but I recently went into Waterstones (Eastbourne) and was surprised to find that a number of books caught my eye, mainly fantasy, post-apocalypse and manga. I quite often wander to a Cafe/open field and just relax while I read. Feel free to email me if you're interested in chatting, recommending a book over a coffee or just want more people to talk to. I'm a nice guy. (Posted April, 2025)

Richard (Eastbourne)

I read everyday and am already a member of a Patreon book club but would like to join another. I enjoy Horror, Sci-Fi, thrillers and classics

Lucy (Lewes)

Mid-30s, recently moved back to Sussex. Keen to meet others and discuss great books!

RobB (Brighton)

Love reading and want to broaden my horizons and meet like minded people. Enjoy reading books that really take you to a place outside of your lived experience. Most recent 5 star reviews - The Island of Missing trees, The Wager and Young Mungo. I love in Hove and would love to find somewhere local.

RobB recommends:

The Wager

by David Grann | Buy this book

An Adventure I'd never heard of based on the written logs of the people involved l. Often conflicting accounts so you have to make your own best guesses as to the true nature of the characters based on the information available. It's an extraordinary tale that had me open mouthed for the entire time!

Maya (Hailsham)

Book girlie in her early 30s, hoping to find some fellow bookish friends locally (in & around Eastbourne area). I'm a fiction lover (mostly thrillers and romance), but have recently read some historical fiction and memoirs too. Favourite authors include; Jessa Hastings, Freida McFadden, Lucy Foley, Elle Kennedy, Emily Henry, Lauren Asher & Elsie Silver. I follow lots of bookish people on YouTube and Instagram, but thought it might be fun to be able to chat to people nearby about recent reads and/ or to get recommendations. :)

ChristinaM (Lewes)

I've just moved back to the area and looking to join a book club as a way to meet people and also discover more books!

Paige (Eastbourne)

I am a 29 year old bookworm and aspiring author, looking to join or start a bookclub in and around Eastbourne. I read a lot of thrillers but also enjoy some horror, romance and fantasy. I am part of the book communities on Instagram and Tiktok and love them both but would love to be able to meet and discuss books in person!

Tim (Uckfield)

I enjoy reading legal thrillers, horror and political biographies but I’m always open to something new.

Carolyn (Uckfield)

Hi, I’m 65, I love reading a variety of genres. Would like a club that is also social and maybe does things other than read books, but that is not a deal breaker. I want to meet in a neutral territory ie not in each others houses. I’m due to retire in July so will have a lot more time to read. I currently read about 4 books a month. Some quicker than others. I very rarely give up on a book but occasionally there is one that I just cannot finish. My daughter loves her book group and I also have a friend who enjoys her book group meetings.

ruth (Uckfield)

I am looking for my mum who is 82 well read and lonely. She lives with my dad who has been unable to speak for 13 years.

ruth recommends:

Hare

by forgotten | Buy this book

Beautifully, beautifully written so I can read this easily to my dad. Very insightful and moving.

Janine (Robertsbridge)

Love all sorts of books from classics to new,I am a creative and gardener

Simphl (Rye)

Heading into my 30th year looking for local folk to talk books with. Horror and humorous non-fic, satire, and more.

Simphl recommends:

The Wasp Factory

by Iain Banks | Buy this book

Creepy and intriguing

J. King-Visser. (Hailsham)

Hi, My name is John, and I'm eager to connect and network with other authors. I'm open to both online interactions and meeting in person at libraries in or around my town. I'm taking my first steps towards becoming a published author, and I would love to learn more about the process from experienced writers. Recently, I have been in touch with some publishers, but I'm concerned they might not have my best interests at heart. I've completed writing a children's story and have started the journey of creating a series. At the moment, I’m working on the artwork for the book myself. Looking forward to connecting with you!

Avid Reader (Heathfield)

Hi I am looking to widen my social circle and meet others who love reading. I enjoy psychological thrillers, classics and tge occaisional light read. Ideally I would like a face to face club on a Friday?

Abs (Brighton)

Hi, my name is Abs I’m new to reading and want to get into it more looking to join a book club to meet new people and read books together then meet up to talk about it. I like books like verity by coleen Hoover but open to reading anything.

Mary (Eastbourne)

I am a woman in my early 60's, young at heart and interested in most genres of books. I don't feel I get out enough! So looking for an evening book club to have friendly and interesting discussion with like minded people and to widen my social circle. I do work full-time, have two small grandchildren, go to the gym regularly and generally very busy person but would like to do something more for me! I live in Polegate so Pevensey is within easy distance for me.