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

Anj (Barking)
Hi, Anyone in barking looking for a book club? I like contemporary fiction, crime, sci fi and open to others. Message me if there are any existing book clubs or you want to set one up locally!
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Fran (Billericay)
I’m 24 and I love anything romance and fantasy and just looking for some nice people to talk books with! Love talking theories or just recommending books :)
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Izzye1997 (Westcliff-on-Sea)
I’m 27 and a new (ish) reader, mostly enjoy reading fantasy but have read a few classics etc. Would love to meet local, similar and chilled out people to make casual plans with! Local to Westcliff and Southend. And would love to have suggestions to diversify my reading! Love animals, food and being active and outdoors! But just as happy indoors in a cafe etc. I’d be happy to try and arrange a meet up once getting some people’s emails :)
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Fluffybullets (Harlow)
Fantasy and Sci Fi mainly, currently making my way through the Wheel of Time series
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Book O'Clock (Epping)
Very welcoming group with interests ranging from anything non-fiction, historical to great fiction and romance novels. We are a relatively new group with a starting size of 6 members, so would love for book lovers of all passions to join us. We are based across the Harlow, Epping and the Loughton area. Please don't hesitate to get in contact and we can add you to our WhatsApp group. All the best.
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Empress (Colchester)
Hiii I love to read books and I’d like people I can connect with,who like to read Any and every type of book. I’m in Colchester and happy to meet in a book club
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Francesca (Stanford-le-Hope)
Looking to meet likeminded people and learn how to appreciate literature more deeply. Particularly interested in classics (i.e. antiquity) and philosophy but am a complete novice!
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Bookish.Zara (Chelmsford)
I’m 24 and I love reading anything romance! I love a slow burn, spice, enemies to lovers and more spice lol. I literally just have one friend who also loves to read and it’ll be really nice to find someone to chat to and share thoughts about books and just have similar interests x
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Sharon (Southend-on-Sea)
I love reading. Ill try any book genre. I love crime fiction and non fiction, stories with twists and turns and trying to guess the ending. I love a good series of books too.
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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.
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Robert (Southend-on-Sea)
I am a local prolific author who writes in various genre ie Historical Fiction, Fictional Crime, Irish Romantic Fiction and short stories. I did until recently have four books published in the USA but alas my publisher contacted me and returned all rights back to me and cancelled my contracts?. Disappointed yet determined I intend to carry on writing since its a labour of love. I have so much knowledge to pass on to those struggling with writing and tips on how to avoid those scams and the vanity press. I am of course 80 years old but I have so many ideas in my head which may or may not help others?.Maybe a local book club or those who are like me a bit of an introvert?. Many Thanks Robert James Bridge Local Author.
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Mary (Billericay)
I'm quite shy, I'd like to meet new people with similar interests. I love a murder mystery or detective book.
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Tracey (Basildon)
I particularly enjoy crime and history books but I will read other genres. Looking to join a club
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monaevisa (Grays Thurrock)
Hi! Over the past year, I’ve really gotten into romantasy, and I’ve been loving the mix of magical worlds and emotional storylines. I also enjoy general romance and crime/thriller novels—basically anything with strong characters and a plot that keeps me turning pages. I’m looking to join a book group to make friends, connect with others who enjoy reading as much as I do, discover new titles I might not pick up on my own, and have fun discussing different perspectives. I'd love to meet up about once a month if possible, and I’m open to both in-person and virtual chats.
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Nikita (Brentwood)
Recently moved to the area and would like to meet people to discuss book recommendations!
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T (Southend-on-Sea)
Hi, I’m 24, and I enjoy most types of fiction. Looking to meet some people who I can get along with, and have some common interests with
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Kerrie (Basildon)
I’m Kerrie, I like to read romance and romantasy, occasionally I enjoy a good thriller or dark romance. Looking to make friends who enjoy reading and broaden my reading genre
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Lauren (Southminster)
I'm Lauren, I mostly enjoy romance and fantasy, but often enjoy a good murder mystery too. I'd like to connect with other book worms in my area, though I'm a bit of a slow reader so I'll do my best to keep up lol
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RhiReads98 (Southend-on-Sea)
I'm Rhi, I'm 26yrs old. I like to read romance (light and dark) and spice. Easily influenced by all the books that are recommended on TikTok. I'm very much a hermit and looking to step outside my comfort zone and meet people with a similar interest.
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Demi Homewood (Basildon)
I’ve been reading since 2018 and I try to read a bit of everything. Romance, fantasy, thriller, general fiction and memoirs. I would love to meet people who has the same reading tastes as me!
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