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

L.L (Ongar)
Hello! I’m a woman in my forties based near Ongar, and I’m hoping to join a local book club. I’m a big lover of fiction, especially anything with romance, humour, or a feel‑good twist. Looking forward to connecting with a lovely group of fellow book lovers!
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Laura B (Maldon)
I love reading and love even more chatting about a good book. Looking to expand my social circle near home.
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Jubson (Epping)
Although I like crime fiction and historical novels I’d like to explore other genres and learn how to critique a book. I’m afraid I’m not a fan of romance!
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Seraphina (Dagenham)
I'm Seraphina and I fell back in love with reading during covid and have wanted to find people around my age who also enjoy reading and like to talk about books without getting weird looks or the usual 'i haven't touched a book since I was 5'. I enjoy reading fictional books in the romance, fantasy, thriller, horror and classic (if they are not just stories doused in racism and hold themes that can translate to today's society and world in some way) genre and I am open to finding out about other types of books and genres.
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Molly (Great Dunmow)
Hi I’m Molly I’m 19 and I would love to make some friends and I enjoy reading too !
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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!
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Federica (Epping)
I am a language teacher and books have been great companions all my life
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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
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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 😅
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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
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