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 about 14 hours ago

Hannah (Eastbourne)

I'm an avid but slow reader, mostly of fiction but will ultimately read anything. I've very recently relocated to Eastbourne and would love to find some local book friends

Added 2 days ago

Afrori Classics Book Club (Brighton)

Welcome to our classics book club—a friendly and inclusive space where readers of all backgrounds come together to explore and celebrate classic fiction by Black authors. Whether you're a book club veteran or joining for the first time, you'll find a warm community here. Each month, we dive into novels by authors who shaped the writing world today. Expect to read James Baldwin, Sam Selvon, Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison and many more. Our discussions are relaxed, engaging, and open to everyone—there's no pressure, just a shared love of great fiction and re-defining what makes a classic novel. Come join us, and let's enjoy these incredible stories together

Added 11 days ago

Rosie (Eastbourne)

I want to get back into the habit of reading. Used to be an avid reader of fiction and poetry but feel like I need a bit of a push to get me reading again. I moved to Old Town four months ago and would like to meet new people.

Grace (Eastbourne)

My name is Grace. I’m originally from South America but I’ve been living in the UK for 30 years and in Eastbourne for twelve. I work on my own which makes it difficult to meet people and make friends.I’m a total gym bunny and love anything active — walking, cycling, you name it. I’m also into foreign films, languages, reading and generally socialising. Just looking to meet other ladies, whether we share the same interests or not.

Abbie (St Leonards-on-Sea)

Love reading albeit I’m a little slow at reading. The genres I like and gravitate towards are dark romance, romatasy and paranormal romance. Looking to make friends that like similar types of books

EastSussexReader2026 (Battle)

I enjoy books and would like to meet with others to share reflections on shared reading.

Turning Pages (Lewes)

A book group to talk about the novel we have all read that week...and perhaps read plays together in an evening as a group. We vote on books to read and chat about them over tea / wine / both...

Shaun (Hastings)

I'm a playwright and novelist from the Hastings area.

Chloe (Lewes)

I'm Chloe, I'm 42. I love books. Looking for a book group to give me more of a reading habit and to meet new people. I enjoy fantasy, such as Twilight, classics such as Little Women, Sense and Sensibility, and the Sun Also Rises. Loved the Bell Jar too. I also enjoy suspense filled thrillers such as Verity. Reading plays is fun. Would love to read a play in a night with a group, Oh and I think Manga is stunning.

Hugh (Lewes)

Mid-40s, a reader for work but have recently become fairly neglectful of reading for fun. I'm really looking to join a book club, meet new friends and encourage myself to read more for pleasure.

Shelly (Lewes)

I’m in my smut era, currently working my way through the sports MM romances on KU. Just looking for conversations and recommendations, happy to recommend. I’m on my 40th book this year!

Shelly recommends:

Finding Delaware

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This is book amazing, gritty, spicy 🌶️, amazing story telling with characters I fell in love with!

Kirsty Harman (Hailsham)

Girl in her late 20’s looking for other girlies into there romance, thriller and so much more.

Aidan (Eastbourne)

Hi, I’m Aidan, 23. I only recently got back into reading, and looking to find an excuse to do it more! I’m new to the area and looking for other people to socialise with, chat about good books and to give me some recommendations. Currently reading the Poppy War. The last few books I read were Mongrel, White Nights and the Vegetarian.

Bookreader75 (Eastbourne)

Also fallen into a reading rut and looking for a reading group to join and re-grow interest. 75 years of age

Kayleigh (Hastings)

I'm obsessed with dark romance, whether they be MF or FF. I’m looking for a women-only safe space who love diving into steamy encounters, intense emotions and a bit of healthy yearning (aka smut). I’m also a huge fan of thrillers, historical and fantasy. Jane Austen, Anna Zaires and Runyx are currently my favourite authors.

Tony (Eastbourne)

I am the Chairman of Anderida Writers, a published author in several genres and a book reader

Jake656 (Eastbourne)

Want to learn new things and enjoy literary discussion

Jess (St Leonards-on-Sea)

I am looking for people in their 20s who can talk everything books! My favourite genre is thrillers and I have just got a Kindle so that I can dive into all of the books on Kindle unlimited.