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

Jade Fessey (Brentwood)

I love reading but I have no friends who like to read so I’d love a group of people who I could enjoy and share books with

Added 9 days ago

Tati (Romford)

I like mistery, romance, historical romance, non fiction books and maybe fantasy. I'm open to other genres.

Tati recommends:

Crooked House

by Agatha Christie | Learn more and buy

A great mistery

Crooked House

by Agatha Christie | Learn more and buy

A great mistery

Added 17 days ago

Chloe (Rayleigh)

Hi, I’m 26 and have just moved to Benfleet and would like to make some friends who also love to read. I mainly read romance

Added 19 days ago

Al (Chelmsford)

I am 21. I like to read most genres to be honest but I suppose I tend to favour fantasy, sci-fi and (mainly queer) romance. I'm also starting a philosophy degree so I would also enjoy talking to anyone interested in that too. My main areas of interest with that are Ancient philosophers (particularly Greek), Free Will and Theology. I want to get better at actually describing what I like or dislike about a book, rather than just reading it and moving on to the next one.

Added 23 days ago

Samantha (Braintree)

Hi I am Samantha and I’ve lived in Braintree for 15 years, I am an avid reader and looking for a book club in the day that fits in with work and children. Most book clubs are evenings which isn’t great for me as I start work at 5am. I enjoy horror, historical fiction, crime,. Smut and more! I am a big Stephen king fan and would love to find people to meet up and create a book club with in Braintree.

Added 25 days ago

Soph (Dunmow)

I have always loved to read and interested in joining a group to make friends and have a chat! I have recently started reading the ACOTAR series which is my first time reading fantasy as I usually love a thriller.

Jen (Rayleigh)

Hi I am 40yo female and looking to start being more social - i used to read a lot and studied literature at school and uni but have fallen out of the habitat so looking to get back into reading and being more social so would love to join the book club thank you

Iris (Halstead)

I am an archaeology student and I love history and fantasy books! My favourite book is the knight and the moth and I'm a keen crafter.

Alicia (Billericay)

Im 26 and just moved to the area, working in London and will give any book and any genre a go, have recently rediscovered my teenage love for fantasy in acotar and cannot wait to carry on reading more books

Martina (Braintree)

I am not very confident persone and a bit of an introvert, but in general I'm quite a sunny person and friendly, I love to walk, swim and read. I'm a bit shy at the beginning but if i find my person i'm very open and loyal.

Martina (Braintree)

Hello everyone, I'm 32, and I am pretty new to the area since we moved a couple of months ago. Because of my job I haven't be able to make friends. Books are my sweet escape, i love romance/fantasy/dystopian ; some of my favourite books are Fourth Wing, Throne of Glass (the absolute best) & Crescent City. I'm not the best in reviewing books, but i love to talk about them and share my passion. Pilates and coffee runs are also on the table :)

Greek Mythology Retellings (Colchester)

This would be a group that reads retellings and interpretations of stories from Greek Mythology, like Circe and Medusa.

Adam Giles (Clacton-on-Sea)

I am a 26 year old primary school teacher from Clacton. I have recently been getting into Greek mythology retellings and other greek mythology inspired novels and would love to connect with people on a similar journey’

Adam Giles recommends:

Aphrodite in Pieces

by Lauren J. A. Bear | Learn more and buy

A beautiful retelling of the story of Aphrodite, painting her as more than just the goddess of love, but as a complex and fascinating individual with a tragic history.

Cityreader (Colchester)

I have a busy work life and enjoy escaping by reading. Tend to stick to the same authors such as John Grisham, Rob Rinder and Richard Osman. Have read the Agatha Christie’s many times. Would like to meet other readers in my area.

Cityreader recommends:

The painted house

by John Grisham | Learn more and buy

Set in America during the Great Depression, whilst maybe sounding dull it’s so well written with great characters and story

Aj (Basildon)

24 alt love reading horror and splatter punk Kindle reader (don’t slate me 🤣)

Aj recommends:

You weren’t meant to be human

by Andrew Joseph white | Learn more and buy

Made me super uncomfortable has stuck with me since I finished it a few months back

Patrick (Epping)

I enjoy all genres of literature from health and fitness to crime thrillers and beyond.

Patrick recommends:

Blood orange

by Harriet tyce | Learn more and buy

Psychological thriller, a really hard to put down book.

Louise (Rochford)

I'd love to join a local group near Southend or Rochford. I'm currently reading John of John by Douglas Stewart who also wrote Shuggie Bain which was a 5* read for me. I like modern contemporary fiction but like to read a couple of classics a year. This year it was The Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck and So Long, See you Tomorrow by William Maxwell. My current favourite authors are Elizabeth Strout, Donal Ryan, Helen Garner, Colm Toibin and Kevin Barry. I've got a bit of a block on the romantasy genre and anything formulaic. My controversial opinion is I don't like Lily King or other overhyped modern fiction. But I do read it, to be sure.

Davida (Colchester)

I’m 19 and live in Colchester. I love love love reading anything fantasy, romance or a combination of them both! Also like the occasional mystery/thriller book :)

What if... Reading Circle (Southend-on-Sea)

We are a speculative fiction reading circle. We meet once a month at a local cafe to discuss strange worlds, impossible futures and unforgettable ideas. www.whatifreadingcircle.com