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

Reece (Basildon)

28m funny introvert who enjoys anything creative, looking to make friends and leave my flat more than once a year

Added 7 days ago

Missie (Billericay)

21 , love a good romance or murder mystery

Added 7 days ago

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.

Added 18 days ago

Hello 20F I like thrillers, crime, literary fiction and chick lit books. I'm open to meeting and chatting to others who like these genres. (preferably other women aged 19-26). I'd like to eventually make some book friends in Colchester or Ipswich or nearby.

Added 22 days ago

Bethany (Colchester)

Hi, I am 21 and I’m mainly interested in reading romance and fantasy books. I do love the occasional thriller ! I’m looking to connect with people so i can share book recommendations and reviews.

Added 23 days ago

Harrison (Colchester)

Hi I'm 29 I love high fantasy, a big fan of Robin Hobb and any struggle and strife fantasy looking to make friends with similar natured individuals, Colchester

Harrison recommends:

Assassin's apprentice

by Robin Hobb | Learn more and buy

Robin Hobbs world building is second to none

Added 24 days ago

Kula (Ilford)

Interested in interacting with serious minded people, like reading , meeting and interacting

Kula recommends:

Famous five

by Enid Blyton | Learn more and buy

Very adventurous

Added 25 days ago

Neera (Brentwood)

Hi, I’m Neera! I’m quite new to reading and would love to make it more of a regular hobby. I’m hoping to discover new books and different genres, hear other people’s recommendations, and meet fellow book lovers. I’m looking forward to getting started and hopefully finding some great reads along the way!

Added 29 days ago

ciaraa (Romford)

Looking to make friends who also love to read!!

Nicola K (Rayleigh)

Hello. Really got into reading again in 2023 and would like to keep this going whilst meeting some new friendly faces. Looking for a relaxed book club in Rayleigh, as I really enjoy chatting and sharing thoughts on my reads.

Tanita (Southend-on-Sea)

I’m a 26 year old who’s new to the area, moving away from her hometown. I love solo dates with a book in coffee shops but looking to make some friends who can join me! I’m a sucker for a romance with a little bit of spice😁

Bethbooks90 (Barking)

Mum of 3, love reading, would love to find a group to join

Karen (Walton on the Naze)

I read all kinds of genres. Looking to find some like minded people who love reading and maybe make some friends with similar interests

Michael (Ilford)

I'm looking to reignite my love of books with like minded people. I've read everything from classics to trashy science fiction. I'm not very interested in autobiographies, preferring fiction. I'm not particularly looking for a social life outside of a book club, but wouldn't be averse to the occasional night out. I'm 62, married, with 3 grown up children and for the past 20 years I've worked at various jobs in the criminal justice system. Currently part time, in an effort to get a better work-life balance and have time for hobbies again.

Michael recommends:

The Gunslinger (Dark Tower Series)

by Stephen King | Learn more and buy

I read the 1st instalment and was enthralled by the ingenuity of the story line, entwining the genres of science fiction and the western, with a mix of different worlds, unlike anything I'd read before. I'd read some other Stephen king but this was completely different and I've re-read it many time since and always enjoyed it again.

Kaz (Grays Thurrock)

I love romantasy, romance books (including period romance, sports and cowboy romance)! I would love to meet some people who have similar book interests to have a chit chat about their thoughts on the same books and also to get recommendations.

Maria (Braintree)

I have always been a lover of books, ever since I was a kid at school. My favourites used to be romantic novels especially by Denise Robins. However now that I am retired, I tend to read more thrillers and crime stories. I also like to meet other like-minded readers as I am also a sociable person and want to make new friends.

Maria recommends:

Someone we know

by Shari Lapena | Learn more and buy

It was a page turner and just gripping.Definitely kept me going through thr night. Story was extremely interesting and wanting me to know more. There was a twist at the end which added to my enjoyment.

Federica (Epping)

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

Helena (Southend-on-Sea)

27 y/o looking to join a local book club and meet new people to discuss books and general chat. I get through a couple of books a month and would love to share this with others. Romance, thriller, fantasy I read all genres!

Kaye (Chelmsford)

I got very stuck on reading about women in World War 2, I love reading books based around this and friendship camaraderie but would love to try new books

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