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 1 day ago

Justin (Eastbourne)

Enjoy discussing books and hearing about other people and their passions. My personal book choices are European History and Travel books.

Added 4 days ago

Nicki (Rye)

Hi - I have recently moved to the area and would like to join a book club to enjoy more books and also to make friends

Added 11 days ago

Becca (Bexhill-on-Sea)

I enjoy most genres, and I haven't found one yet that I particularly dont enjoy. I read a lot when I was younger and lost the desire as a young adult to read after leaving college and life getting busy. But recently I've re-ignited my enjoyment for reading, and love to talk about books I've read/am enjoying/want to read. However unfortunately my partner doesn't!

Becca recommends:

The Bunker Diary

by Kevin Brooks | Buy this book

You won't expect the ending!

The Hobbit

by J.R.R. Tolkien | Buy this book

Epic world building and a fantastic story, and introduction to Lord of the Rings. But if you dont/didn't enjoy LOTR, you'll still love the Hobbit!

Added 18 days ago

Laura (Newhaven)

44 mum, teacher and psychology graduate who recently moved to the area. I love reading psychological thrillers. Lucinda Berry's 'Saving Noah' is a favourite.

Added 23 days ago

M (Eastbourne)

I’m 48, female, and self employed so have flexible times to enjoy books and storytelling. I particularly enjoy fantasy with a smattering of romance and spirituality, and a bit of magic :) Humour and cleverly put together narrative are especially enjoyable to me :) Looking to connect with like minds - lots of my reading is done in parks and on the beach and I’d love to meet with others either outdoors, or in libraries, cafes, etc to read the same or different things. Would love to hear from you.

Added about 1 month 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.

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.

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.

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.