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

Jeremy (Hastings)

I have read widely, but my present preference seems to be contemporary literature. For example, I enjoy an experimental form of writing by authors such as Lorrie Moore and Celeste Ng. Also I like the more allegorical sense of magic realism. I'm not a great fan of crime fiction or where murder is the central tenet of the narrative - this is not to say I do not go there, I just prefer authors whose imaginations break outside the norms. Pop fiction can be quite fun, especially when they provide some new thought or insight.

Jeremy recommends:

Everything I never told you

by Celeste Ng | Buy this book

This is a highly descriptive novel that reveals the extraordinary within the ordinary. There is so much love within the relationships of the characters that bring warmth to a harrowing tale

The Island

by Victoria Hislop | Buy this book

This book is historically elucidating. I could sense the plight of the protagonists across several generations. It gave an insight into the cross-generational struggles of family secrets

Alice (Newhaven)

Hi! I’m Alice, recent Psychology graduate from the University of Chichester. I love psychological thrillers, crime, historical fiction - I’ll give any book a go (not a big fan of romances though)! I get through books like lightning and would love to meet people who love reading just as much as I do 😊

Alice recommends:

1984

by George Orwell | Buy this book

Very stereotypical favourite for a Psychology student but I just LOVE this book - dystopian novel way beyond it’s time.

The Miniaturist

by Jessie Burton | Buy this book

Historical fantasy with complex characters and an interesting peek into the lives of marginalised people in the 1600s.

Sleeping Beauties

by Stephen King and Owen King | Buy this book

Really fascinating dystopia novel that speaks volumes about the way women are viewed in society and what a world without women would entail.

H (Hove)

I’m an avid reader, and was looking into a club that would be interesting to join to share the love of books

H recommends:

The Giver of Stars

by Jojo Moyes | Buy this book

A stunning story, based on true events and a part of history that should be praised and appreciated

Mel (Crowborough)

I love reading. Anything as long as it grips me; otherwise life is too short to read a bad book. Be nice to meet with like minded people who can hopefully introduce me to books I wouldn’t normally consider.

Sophie (Lewes)

I am an English Literature student at Sussex university, and I love reading socially. I would love to join a book group to make friends and discuss books xx

Sophie recommends:

How To Stop Time

by Matt Haig | Buy this book

I just think this book is beautifully written and so meaningfully explored what it is to be a human and what it is to be in love

Dracula

by Bram Stoker | Buy this book

I had to study this on my course and I just think it’s so scary and so well written

A Court of Mist and Fury

by Sarah J Maas | Buy this book

My favourite book from this series

Ann-Marie (Hastings)

I live in Rye.

Ann-Marie (Rye)

I would love to get into reading more but need some motivation and hopefully meet like-minded people.

Toby (St Leonards-on-Sea)

I enjoy all kinds of fiction, from literary to speculative to crime and beyond. I'm trying to read more non-fiction (and failing spectacularly!) and have a deep love of poetry.

Hilaryfuller54 (Crowborough)

Very eclectic looking to read different books and share

Hilaryfuller54 recommends:

Lion the witch and the wardrobe

by Can lewis | Buy this book

Stands test of Tim from childhood to adulthood

Christine (Hastings)

I'd like to meet monthly, open to most genres but not so keen on sci fi or crime. Just love reading and exchanging thoughts about books and having a proper discussion.

DSussex (Uckfield)

Love reading, and nature

Hilaryfuller54 (Crowborough)

Would like to meet to discuss books-very eclectic tastes history autobiography science fiction but would like to share new titles

Hilaryfuller54 recommends:

Lion the witch and the wardrobe

by Can lewis | Buy this book

Stands test of Tim from childhood to adulthood

Joe (Hastings)

Hello my name is Joe and I am an avid reader and would like to discuss literature with likeminded people. Also I work nights and find it difficult to meet new people.

Joe recommends:

Dead man’s walk

by Larry McMurtry | Buy this book

This book is about the adventures of Woodrow Call and Augustus Mcrea who join the Texas rangers to fight the Comanche Indians it is book 1 of an epic trilogy and I have lost count of how many times I’ve read it.

Liss (Lewes)

Looking for fellow bookworms to who read all genres & love new recommendations.

Bobbi_brings_books (Rye)

A young greedy reader who is looking for like minded to give me book reccomendations

AnitaF (Brighton)

I am women in my late 50s. I love reading all types of books. Keen to join a group where I can meet new people, have a discussion and also contribute.

AnitaF recommends:

Shuggie Bain

by Douglas Stuart | Buy this book

Gripping, gritty and entertaining. Funny and sad.

Alison (Seaford)

I love reading! Particularly keen on crime fiction, historical fiction and classics.

Dave (Seaford)

I read biographies, history, books on art, thrillers and Music (70's to now). As for me - I work for a charity (promotion/graphics/website etc) am a musician having played 400 plus shows with my last band performing original music and like the idea of discussing books!

Sophie (St Leonards-on-Sea)

I am interested in finding fans of crime in particular and a relaxed setting to discuss.

Isobel (Rye)

I’m in Rye for three months, maybe longer, and I’d like to join a book club while I’m here. Missing my home town book club! Will read (almost) anything and everything…