Book clubs in Essex
Below you'll find every active listing we have for book clubs and readers in Essex
All listings in Essex
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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SophiaCorvere (Southend-on-Sea)
Lover of all things fantasy! My favourite author is robin hobb but currently read a lot of fantasy romance. 30 years with a 2 year old at home, reading is my favourite pastime.
Sign in to contactArireadsalot (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!
Sign in to contactClaire (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!
Sign in to contactLilsreads (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
Sign in to contactLynn (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.
Sign in to contactCinder'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.
Sign in to contactSharon (Chelmsford)
I moved to althorne 3 months ago with family from Kent. I'm 55 Looking to make contact with other keen readers or looking to build friendship in local area. Happy to travel to maldon or Chelmsford as work at Broomfield Hospital 3 days pw.
Sign in to contactTBC - (Will develop a name, very early stages) (Leigh-on-Sea)
We're looking to create a book club here within our care home, I would love some guest speakers and people that would love to interact with our residents
Sign in to contactJordan (Leigh-on-Sea)
I'm looking to set up a book club within my care home - Residents here love to read and we would love people to join us and discuss stories
Sign in to contactKatie (Wickford)
Hi I’m Katie, 36 from Wickford. I love thriller, romantasy and fantasy books and am just getting into romance/ dark romance. I would love to join a local book club or meet people to chat about books with! Xx
Sign in to contactSue book reader (Basildon)
I’m looking to make friends with ladies around my age 56, I love horror books a comedy
Sign in to contactpeter (Braintree)
Have recently moved to Essex - good to get acquainted with folk who love books. I try to alternate novels with non-fiction - have recently read "Golden Hill" by Spufford which is top notch historical fiction. Am also keen on aviation, steam railways, military history. Braintree Library has a book group (according to the Net) but crime which is not a genre I read much.
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Danielle (Grays Thurrock)
Hi Early 30s. Love reading all genres, but particularly enjoy horrors, thrillers or history (specifically Tudor, world wars, vikings or victorians). Looking to meet others to be able to discuss books & make friends with similar interests
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Mango (Romford)
I love the classics, fantasy, romantasy, comedy and started to read a few thrillers. I used to love Stephen King as a young teen, but haven't read horror in a while. I'd like to chat about books we've read and getting recommendations - i think that a club would help me in focusing to read more and doom scroll less...
Sign in to contactMary (Grays Thurrock)
I am an elderly female who has recently moved to Chafford Hundred after separating from my husband. I read every day and my current author is Ken Follett. Before that John Stanford, crime writer. I have an eclectic taste in reading material - Jilly Cooper, Maeve Binchy, Jeffrey Archer, etc. It would be great to have recommendations from others and to spend time meeting up to discuss opinions.
Sign in to contactBruna (Wickford)
Hi I’m 22, I mostly read romance love some fantasy here and there, unrelated to the book club point of the website but also love k dramas looking for a girly to talk about books, go shopping together, looking for a friend :)
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