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

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 4 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.

Added 12 days ago

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

Added 13 days ago

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.

Added 15 days ago

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

Added 16 days ago

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.

Added 16 days ago

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 :)

Added 22 days ago

Greek Mythology Retellings (Colchester)

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

Added 22 days ago

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.

Added 23 days ago

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

Sahana (Rayleigh)

I am 18. I love reading all types of books and I am hoping to make friends with others who also love reading.

Lynn (Basildon)

Love a good read, write poetry (have had some published) and the English language is a passion of mine. Would be good just to share thoughts, and talk to like minded people! At present, l am reading my 3rd book by Lawrence Anthony, the elephant whisperer, called The Last Rhinos

Lynn recommends:

Bridges Of Madison County

by Robert James Waller | Learn more and buy

Though it's a romance (not to everyones taste) l loved the story line, and his use of descriptive English. Its a small concise book, full of wonderful words & phrases

Manningtree/Lawford reader (Colchester)

Anyone want to start a book club? Early 40s, love reading but do tend to fall asleep. Enjoy Maggie O'Farrel, Sally Rooney among many more

Peter (Romford)

65 years old, married with two grown-up children. Read modern fiction, some non-fiction. All time favourite book: Catch 22. Recent books that had a big impact on me: All the Light we Cannot See; Glorious Exploits; Your are Here. Guilty pleasure/easy reads: Graham Norton, Richard Osman and every word ever written by Irvine Welsh. Have always liked the idea of a book discussion group