Book clubs in Edinburgh

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Alex M (Edinburgh)

Avid reader. I prefer sci-fi, fantasy, historical fiction and non-fiction books. I'm a massive Terry Pratchett fan. I just moved to Edinburgh and I'm looking for other people who enjoy reading.

Added 17 days ago

Lisa (Edinburgh)

Hi, I mainly read fiction (historical, dystopian, some sci-fi) with some non-fiction often related to engineering, physics or marine biology. I’m open to trying new genres though!

I love contemporary and historical fiction. I have been exploring more Scottish authors and books set in Edinburgh. Would love to join (or start?) a book club where there is no need to buy tickets but is friendly, cozy and chill.

Fesennaya23 (Edinburgh)

Interested to read and discuss

Jane (Edinburgh)

I am just moving to Edinburgh and am an avid reader and have loved the conversations and different view points seen in a book at my current book club. So am looking for a new home.

Chuks (Edinburgh)

Hi, I’m Chuks, a software engineer currently based in Edinburgh. I enjoy reading books that challenge my thinking and help me learn new perspectives. My favourite genres include personal development, technology, psychology, business, history, and occasionally fiction with strong characters and meaningful themes. I’m looking to join a book group because I’d like to meet like-minded people, have thoughtful discussions, discover books I might not otherwise pick up, and broaden my horizons through different viewpoints. I enjoy learning from others and believe books are a great way to start interesting conversations. Ideally, I’d like to meet once or twice a month, depending on the group’s schedule. I’m also interested in making new friends and becoming part of a welcoming community of readers who enjoy sharing ideas and recommendations. I look forward to discussing great books and meeting fellow book lovers.

Amgad Haroun (Edinburgh)

Political and social science Psychology and psychotherapy Philosophy and religions

Alison (Edinburgh)

Looking for a book club to read widely. I enjoy classics and contemporary. I like Updike and Philip Roth. I would be happy to take the Edinburgh Book Festival Guide and work my through it!

Alison recommends:

Hamnet

by Maggie O'Farrell | Learn more and buy

My current book. So descriptive of life and death in Shakespeare's time.

ValM (Edinburgh)

I'm a writer and new to Edinburgh and eager to meet new people, chat all things books and more. I primarily write children's fiction (not yet published, but nearly!) and am working on my first romance fiction so I'm pretty much open to reading anything :)

ValM recommends:

Rachels Holiday

by Marian Keynes | Learn more and buy

From the start it seems like this is just going to be a book about addiction, but it is far far more. The comedy, unreliable narrator (which is only revealed part way through the story), the arc development, pace and motivations for each character are excellent. It's a recent find (though a relatively older book now). Again Rachel is even better.

Claudia (Edinburgh)

Hi im looking for a book club or even some reader friends. I mostly read romance but I’ll really read whatever. Im staying in Edinburgh for uni and would love to meet some people x

Finlay (Edinburgh)

I'm 26, enjoyed reading at school but have only gotten back into it following a period lost in the wilderness. I enjoy classical fiction, murder/mystery and fantasy. Am looking for a book group to introduce me to new authors and stories.

EliR (Edinburgh)

Hi, Delilah, I image you already find your book club but I would like to contact you if you are still interested. I am from Spain, moved to Leith 2 years ago and since I moved I struggle to go back into reading... I am also 30 and reading was always my favourite hobby. I study Journalism and Humanities and I am passionate about writting, art, dance, history and phicology. I read diferent genders but my favourite are non-fiction cotemporany, poetry, essays and classics (I ended up reading mostly women authors. I would love to discover british and international authors but I really don't care, the main thing for me is having the opportunity to make friendship who share similar interests and go back into reading. Would be lovely to meeting you. Best wishes, Eli

Miles (Edinburgh)

Hi there. I'm Miles, 30, from Australia, and I moved to Edinburgh 6 months ago. I'd like to find or start a book club where we all read the same book and then talk about it afterwards. I mostly enjoy reading literary fiction and poetry, but I’m open to most genres as long as there’s plenty to discuss.

Lookabooka (Edinburgh)

Hi! Hoping to join a book group, maybe one that's quite new so we're all on an even footing in terms of getting to know one another. Love general fiction, literary, historical, bit of memoir now and then, but open to anything interesting. I'm 38, and just getting back into reading more seriously now my kids are sleeping more haha!

Phoebe R (Edinburgh)

Looking for a book club to meet other book lovers in Edinburgh 📖 30 year old F who loves to read fiction that sheds a light on different cultures

Phoebe R recommends:

The Mountains sing

by Nguyen Phan Que Mai | Learn more and buy

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Booker? I hardly know her (Edinburgh)

The book club is loosely following the booker prize. Essentially meaning reading new releases eligible for the booker prize 2026, and eventually reading the long list and picking our own winner. Book club is currently full at the moment

bookreader40 (Edinburgh)

Hi! I’m 40 and looking for a book club. I love fantasy and dystopian fiction, but I’m open to anything great—just excited to connect with fellow readers!

Jaime (Edinburgh)

I have recently moved to Edinburgh and I love reading. I thought joining a book club would be a lovely way to meet people and explore the city through books and conversation. I enjoy a wide range of genres, but I’m especially drawn to historical fiction and books that explore the complexities of culture, human behaviour, relationships, and inner lives. I’m always open to discovering new authors and perspectives and enjoy thoughtful discussion as much as the reading itself.

Nessa (Edinburgh)

I’m 25f and live and work in Edinburgh. I like reading Sci fi, fantasy, literary fiction, general fiction, horror, and non fiction about science, social issues, nature etc. Looking to meet people with similar taste to meet up and chat books. :)

Nessa recommends:

Children of Time

by Adrian Tschaikovsky | Learn more and buy

A book about spiders vs humans that makes me route for the spiders.

Iain (Edinburgh)

I'm interested in history, fiction, science and people to discuss them with.

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Alex M (Edinburgh)

Lisa (Edinburgh)

Emma (Edinburgh)

Fesennaya23 (Edinburgh)

Jane (Edinburgh)

Chuks (Edinburgh)

Amgad Haroun (Edinburgh)

Alison (Edinburgh)

Alison recommends:

ValM (Edinburgh)

ValM recommends:

Claudia (Edinburgh)

Finlay (Edinburgh)

EliR (Edinburgh)

Miles (Edinburgh)

Lookabooka (Edinburgh)

Phoebe R (Edinburgh)

Phoebe R recommends:

Booker? I hardly know her (Edinburgh)

bookreader40 (Edinburgh)

Jaime (Edinburgh)

Nessa (Edinburgh)

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Iain (Edinburgh)

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