Book clubs in Essex
Below you'll find every active listing we have for book clubs and readers in Essex
All listings in Essex
Toni (Southend-on-Sea)
30 something woman into romantasy, fantasy, urban fantasy books. Willing to meet up monthly if I find a good group to gel with.
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Valayra Rose (Basildon)
33f and currently delving into the world of fantasy after falling in love with ACOTAR and absolutely obsessing over Fourth Wing (I am here for all fan theories after reading Onyx Storm). Also love a crime thriller but 2025 is the year of fantasy/romantasy so all recommendations will be appreciated.
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Debs28 (Chelmsford)
I've recently retired and now I've got more free time so would like to get back to reading good books.
Sign in to contactKelly (Colchester)
I'm 36 and I love books, true crime, romance, comedy, autobiographys and so many others.
Sign in to contactAlicja (Harlow)
27 and recently moved to the area. Hoping to find a local book club and make some new friends. Read a lot of non fiction but also partial to contemporary fiction.
Sign in to contactFern (Braintree)
Hello, I’m 22 and live locally and love to read, haven’t quite found my favourite genre yet and will read most things from romance to crime thrillers to non-fiction and everything in between, I’m looking to reach out and talk to people about the world of books along with hopefully making some new friends
Sign in to contactToni (Leigh-on-Sea)
Looking to join a book club to meet some new people. Favourite genres are fantasy and romance :)
Sign in to contactDemmi (Epping)
Hi, I am 23 years old. I love to read romance books (mainly dark). I am looking to make new friends. If you like reading romance books and would like to be friends, message me.
Sign in to contactMichael (Billericay)
Avid reader and audiobook listener, in my 50s. Live in Billericay. I like allsorts of fiction and non fiction. A few examples of recent favourites: The Essex Serpent and Enlightenment by Sarah Perry, Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen, Winchelsea by Alex Preston But I also love a good detective pager turner and historical fiction novel e.g. Robert Harris and Mick Herron
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Spicy Fantasy (Southend-on-Sea)
Exploring Spicy Fantasy books. Open to recommendations.
Sign in to contactMaddie (Braintree)
Hi, I'm Maddie. I'm 27 and looking to be able to enthuse about books with others. I have recently moved into the area so would be nice to make some local friends. I read quite a lot of fantasy, romance and greek mythology but some of my favourite books are from other genres.
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Emily H (Westcliff-on-Sea)
I am Emily and I am 32, and I live in Southend but I do drive. I have got back into reading over the last couple of years and would love to meet other like-minded people to share my enthusiasm with. I like fantasy, romance, thrillers, murder mystery, all sorts really.
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Phoebe (Leigh-on-Sea)
Hello I’m Phoebe :) I’m 25 and just moved to Essex. I’m looking for fellow readers who want to expand their tastes. I’m up for coffee meet ups and long walks about the books we have read.
Sign in to contactLiv (Rayleigh)
I enjoy reading thrillers and mysteries but I am open to reading romance books I just need recommendations on finding that right one to start with. Please feel free to message me I would love to talk to people about books!!
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Josie (Harlow)
32. Mostly read horror and some literary fiction. Love to meet other readers and make friends.
Sign in to contactSarah (Chelmsford)
I love reading, and would love to chat with people about books. I like reading romance and fantasy plus a combination of these. But i will give anything a try as long as it has a good plot line
Sign in to contactRachel (Wickford)
Hi! I'm Rachel, I'm 24 and looking to make some friends who love to read and maybe even start a book club :) I love fantasy & romantasy and romance, but I'll try pretty much any genre!
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Myriam (Frinton-on-Sea)
Good afternoon I am fairly flexible when it comes to genres although I do not enjoy 'Court Cases' books. I was recently widowed and was a full-time carer for my husband for the past 3 years which I found very isolating. I would welcome meeting like-minded people to discover and discuss a variety of books. I would like to meet once a week if possible I look forward to hearing from you. Regards Myriam Ayling
Sign in to contactrichard (Woodford Green)
Looking for new book recommendations and to meet new people
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