Book clubs in Essex

Below you'll find every active listing we have for book clubs and readers in Essex

All listings in Essex

Added 2 days ago

Molly (Great Dunmow)

Hi I’m Molly I’m 19 and I would love to make some friends and I enjoy reading too !

Added 5 days ago

Em (Rayleigh)

Hi 👋🏻 I’m 25 and new to the area (Benfleet/Rayleigh), I’m looking to meet other girls with similar interests like reading! I mostly read fantasy & romance, but I can also dig a philosophy, personal development, or science book. Or a language book (beginner Spanish & I’m learning Irish) :) I’d love to grab a coffee/tea and chat about a book!

Added 7 days ago

Federica (Epping)

I am a language teacher and books have been great companions all my life

Added 8 days ago

allyreads18 (Romford)

Interested in all genres!

Added 8 days ago

Jen (Rayleigh)

Ive just started getting back into reading. I love a Romantasy series, as well as mysteries and thrillers! I would love a group to keep me motivated to read and also have a laugh

Added 24 days ago

Sophie Freeman (Southend-on-Sea)

Lover of fantasy and fantasy romance, magical realism and a little bit of mystery thriller 🥰 My favourite authors are Robin Hobb, VE Schwab and Sarah J Maas. I would love to make more local bookish friends! I’m a 30 year old mum and have a two year old daughter at home 🥰 Reading is favourite thing to do whenever I have a free minute!

Added 26 days ago

MRSH (Brentwood)

Love reading but rarely get the time. Would love to get back into it. 48, living in Brentwood and would like to meet like minded people. Currently reading the Booker Prize winning Flesh by David Szalay.

Added 28 days ago

Emma (Braintree)

Hi, I'm Emma, 19 years old. I moved to the area about a year ago and have done nothing but work, so I'm looking for a few friendly faces to talk about books with :) I usually read fantasy, historical fiction and magical realism, but honestly as long as the writing is to my taste I don't mind genres. I've been loving queer and religious themes recently

Emma recommends:

Crossroads

by Jonathan Franzen | Buy this book

it's sooo long, but really dives into the lives and changing views of each of the characters, something i often miss in contemporary fiction. The author explores the different mindsets of the siblings and parents of an american family, where the dad is a parish leader. obviously they all have a strong connection with religion and eachother. We follow them for a good few years, and i loved reading this because it really shows how people change. Even though they are siblings, growing up in the same house, they lead such different lives.

Added 29 days ago

Jade (Wickford)

Hi my name is Jade I'm 24 years old from Wickford. I love to read crime, romance, fantasy and action. Love to find a good thriller. I enjoy writing poetry and little stories and beyond great to meet people with similar interests.

Jade recommends:

Dead tracks

by Tim Weaver | Buy this book

What I find most amazing about this book is the way the writer writes in first person, and goes in-between two characters. I enjoy how he makes them so different yet so similar. And how he shows their separate lives to them meeting during a crime scene. It's so heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. The writer really thought hard how to put this story together and wanted it to me something people would remember.

Added 30 days ago

ReaderLou90 (Stanford-le-Hope)

Im a 30 (something) year old woman who is a proud book worm! I'm an absolute romance girl....give me ice hockey, actually any other sports (ha), cowboy books etc! Love them! Nothing better than a cuppa & a good book!

Lily (Brentwood)

Hi I’m Lily 22, I’ve always been an avid book reader, however trying to find the time is a mission in itself! I must admit I do stick to crime thrillers. I am starting to open myself up to some other genres.

Lily recommends:

The Silent patient

by Alex Michaelides | Buy this book

Such a gripping book, major plot twist

Steph (Billericay)

30-something mum escaping toddler tantrums by hiding in books. Mainly into twisty psychological thrillers, with a side of romance. Not a fantasy girlie — please don’t come for me 😅

Ash & Ink (Hornchurch)

A friendly, mixed group of readers who enjoy good stories and great conversation. We read across genres — literary fiction, crime, historical, and the occasional classic — with a focus on books that make you think and feel.

Arireadsalot (Ilford)

I love reading all kinds of genres — psychological thrillers, murder mysteries, and a good old rom-com are definitely my go to, but honestly, I’m up for reading a bit of everything. I’m always looking for new recommendations and love chatting about books with people who are just as into reading. think it’ll be fun to share thoughts, hear different perspectives, and just be part of a community that appreciates a good story!

Claire (Southend-on-Sea)

33 year old who has recently gotten into books again! I really enjoy romance, dark romance (current fixation), fantasy and horror books. Looking to connect with people who are also book lovers and to share recommendations and get out of my comfort zone!

Lilsreads (Rayleigh)

Just a 33 year old who has always been obsessed with all books romancey, dark romance (yes please to spice) , Fantasy and otherworldly paranormal genres! -- okay I'm just ganna say it I recently fell down the booktok hole (i know I know! But the fan art is sooo good!) and I'm loving every minute of these books, (not even sorry ha!) and would lovvvvve for other like minded people to chat with, my social life consists of reading in my dressing gown like a grannie giggling to the plot lines and there are times I wish I had someone/a group to giggle with and swoon with and scream passionately about plot lines with! Looking for a book club maybe or online connections! I just moved back to the area and it would be great to do something social

Michelle (Harwich)

New to the area and just started reading again

Lynn (Frinton-on-Sea)

Hi, I've recently moved to Frinton having semi-retired from a long career as a Primary School teacher. I'm keen to make new friends with similar interests (reading, walking, places if interest etc) and integrate into the community. Enjoy reading a range of genres, favourite author currently being Santa Montefiore. Not sure if group exists already but happy to join or start one.

Elisabeth (Leigh-on-Sea)

I would love to join a book club locally

Cinder's School Run Book Group (Colchester)

For people who love to read but can't get out in the evenings. This is a relaxed and friendly group where babies and toddlers are welcome to play while we discuss the book. We are based at The Dragon's Nest Centre For Storytelling in Brightlingsea and meet every 4 weeks on a Tuesday 2:15-3pm.