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

Philippa (Battle)

Reader and writer, busy parent, head usually in the clouds. Hoping to scratch the itch I have for brilliant stories, especially those written by brave, witty women

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.

Nadia (Brighton)

I enjpy historical fiction, cosy crime and gripping good yarn.

Nadia recommends:

Where the Crawdads Sing

by Will fill later | Learn more and buy

A fab story which is gripping and has beautiful scenery almost as one of yhe characters....

Hilaryfuller54 (Crowborough)

Very eclectic looking to read different books and share

Hilaryfuller54 recommends:

Lion the witch and the wardrobe

by Can lewis | Learn more and buy

Stands test of Tim from childhood to adulthood

Olive (Hove)

I'm a reader, writer and stationary enthusiast. I have a mild phobia of leaving the house without a book, and I get along best with other humans when books and biscuits are involved.

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 | Learn more and buy

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 | Learn more and buy

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 | Learn more and buy

My favourite book from this series

Philosophy Reading Group (St Leonards-on-Sea)

For everyone who likes to think about the meaning of life, consider texts - old and new, and discuss ideas with interested others.

AnnaA (Eastbourne)

I’m a fan of both fiction and non-fiction, particularly history, politics and biographies

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.

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 | Learn more and buy

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.

Sonia (Crowborough)

Love reading but would love to connect with other avid readers.

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 | Learn more and buy

You won't expect the ending!

The Hobbit

by J.R.R. Tolkien | Learn more and buy

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!

Philippa (Lewes)

Looking for souls who, like me, need words and stories in their life, and would like to merrily witter away about them (possibly with a mint tea or glass of wine of an evening)…

Vipin (Lewes)

I like to read fact-fiction largely but open to recommendations from any genres

Vipin recommends:

The Babel

by RF Kuang | Learn more and buy

Delves on questions of identity, colonialism and translation through a fictionalised Oxford town

The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida

by Shehan Karunatilaka | Learn more and buy

A photo-journalist trying to unravel the mystery of his own death. Talks about historical fiction through a magic realist lens...

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

Nicky (Eastbourne)

Have always loved reading a wide variety of genres & would love to join a book club to introduce me to new books and socialise.

Plantlover (Hove)

Science, nature, crime, history, 60's music, also looking to expand social circle.

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 | Learn more and buy

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

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 :)

Allegra (Crowborough)

I’m 45 and would like to get know people locally. I enjoy reading fictional, non-fiction, classics, dramas and mystery/thrillers. Open to starting a club locally.