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

Meryl (Eastbourne)

28 and recently moved to Eastbourne. I'm currently loving getting back into reading, and thought a book club would be a great way to meet some new people. I like reading a mix of books, usually modern fiction or something on the Booker list, but also like crime, and fantasy. I'm not great at sticking with non-fiction, but would happily give it a try! Ideally would like to set up a monthly book group for people in their 20s and 30s in Eastbourne :)

Holly (Eastbourne)

31 from Eastbourne. Love love love reading I always have done . I read every minute I can which is less these days because I have an autistic non verbal child. So getting out the house to go and read will be an absolute dream. I read just about anything. I'm a huge mood reader with a very long TBR. Historical fiction I can't get In to buy other that that were away haha. 💪🏼

Sophie (Eastbourne)

Hi, I'm 34 years old and living in Eastbourne. I love reading and I usually go for fantasy, sci-fi, classics, modern fiction and some non-fiction. It would be nice to chat about books and also get new recommendations.

JakyBF (Eastbourne)

I would like to get back into reading novels and discussing the themes with a group

Roma (Brighton)

I moved here from India 1year ago want to start reading as a habit.

Rachel (Eastbourne)

Hello I’m a 37yo F from Eastbourne. I really like reading a wide genre of books, particularly thrillers, crime, romance. I read everyday, and I’m looking for the social element of joining a book club and discussing reads together - also being pushed to read novels I wouldn’t normally!

Chloe (Hailsham)

Hi, I’m a 30 year old and love a wide range of books, anything from easy reading thrillers to philosophical reads. Recently getting a kindle has helped me start reading again and I have a goal to read 50 books this year, but I keep getting and starting new books before I finish an old one! I’ve recently started dipping my toes into the genres of fantasy and horror and I’m currently reading game of thrones (though keep taking breaks to read some trusty Frieda McFadden, John Marrs or another book that catches my eye!) I'm always on the lookout for new book recommendations and friendly chats :)

Charlotte (Lewes)

Really want to reestablish a reading habit and also keen to meet and chat with other people about stories and characters and to expand my horizons. Love to unpick and remake the world by chatting about books.

Maddy (Hailsham)

Im a 33 year old who has just got back into reading books. I love reading but found over the last few years I haven’t had the time to read unless I was on holiday. Now I’m making more time I would love to meet people with the same interests and discuss books. I like psychological thrillers and some authors I like are Alice Feeney, Susan Lewis, Lisa Jewell and Freida McFadden books. I’m looking for a book club ideally around Hailsham/Herstmonceux.

Justin (Eastbourne)

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!