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 1 day ago

Lucy (Hornchurch)

Hi, I am looking to join a book club to make friends and discuss and rant about current books i am reading at the moment. Always looking for new book recommendations. I am interested in all books that are supernatural, any enemies to lovers books, Fantasy world , reverse harem and a few mafia based books.

Lucy recommends:

Forced Proximity

by Jaymin Eve | Buy this book

is a cliffhanger. based off enemies to lovers and there is a threat to the FMC and the guys she lives with are all concerned for her

Added 3 days ago

Emma (Southend-on-Sea)

36y/o. Enjoy a mix of fiction and non-fiction. Currently reading; The Book that Wouldn’t Burn, Wuthering Heights, Wool and Jane Austen’s Letters

Emma recommends:

A bright moon for fools

by Jasper Gibson | Buy this book

it lures you into security with its dark humour and then hits you

Added 3 days ago

Kylie (Hornchurch)

Looking to join a book club to explore different authors / genres. Look psychological thriller at the moment and probably read a book a month.

Added 5 days ago

Hornchurch readers (Hornchurch)

A club for those near Hornchurch. Ideally a book a quarter, we agree on a theme and then book selection then meet up at the end of the quarter to talk through the book

Added 5 days ago

Jem (Hornchurch)

Would love to find people to discuss books with, either over a coffee or on a walk. 29 and into a variety of genres so open to reading a good mix of books.

Added 5 days ago

Daisy (Leigh-on-Sea)

26 year old romance lover looking for friends to yap about books with. I read a crazy amount each month so I always have book recs and constantly looking for more. Would love someone/group of people to meet up and chat all things bookish over coffee (or wine).

Added 5 days ago

Alan (Maldon)

Am old 80, love reading, relatively new to the area

Added 6 days ago

Cici (Leigh-on-Sea)

26 years old & I love reading & really am just looking to find people to yap about books with :) based in LOS/Benfleet/Hadleigh area & would love to schedule some in person meet ups

Added 6 days ago

Aaron (Braintree)

Hi! I’m 28 and love reading a bit of everything — from classics to thrillers to fantasy. I’m open-minded with genres and really enjoy hearing other people’s thoughts on what they’re reading. There’s something great about seeing someone talk about a book they love. I’m looking for friendly, relaxed people to chat about books, share recommendations, and enjoy good conversations. Age isn’t a factor for me — I’m happy to connect with anyone who enjoys reading.

Added 16 days ago

Lauren (Halstead)

Hi I'm 29 just moved to the area and was hoping to meet people from the area and find some great books to read in the process ☺️ I love reading all sorts of books but my go to tends to be romance or spicy books!

Added 17 days ago

Hannah-Lee (Braintree)

Hi, my name is Hannah, and I’m a 20yo with a passion for books! Reading has been a form of escapism for me throughout both mental and physical health issues, so I’d love to make friends with a like-minded individual. I enjoy pretty much every genre, but I have a keen interest in lit fiction, fantasy, mythology retellings, and horror, however, I am trying to read more classics and non-fiction. Would love to talk, buddy read, and find new recommendations! Occasional meet-ups would be fine, but as I can’t drive and have health issues, I’d need to plan ahead. Online book club and/or online chats would be ideal. <3

Added 19 days ago

Rayleigh Vineyard Book Club (Rayleigh)

We meet at 8pm on the second Sunday of each month in Rayleigh. Informal, friendly, and we don't mind if you haven't read the book or didn't finish it. We vote on the next book, and take turns to lead, so it's very democratic.

Added 19 days ago

SunnyAnnie (Rayleigh)

I lead a fun and informal book club in Rayleigh and we're looking for new members.

SunnyAnnie recommends:

The Boy on the Bridge

by MR Carey | Buy this book

It's the prequel to The Girl with all the Gifts but it's best to read TGWATG first, as there are some delicious Easter eggs in this one, and it does a great job of answering questions and world building, all around beautiful relationships and fully realised complex characters. A real gut-punch of a book.

Added 20 days ago

Lizzie (Chelmsford)

I am hoping to move to live in Holt in the next few weeks as we are currently selling and buying a property. I don't know anyone in Holt and as I love reading, I thought joining a book club would be a fab idea.

Lizzie recommends:

A Man Called Ove

by Fredrick Backmann | Buy this book

It is so funny, sad but ultimately heart warming

Added 21 days ago

Chris (Braintree)

Hi, I’ve been retired for a while, into my garden, friendship groups, choirs and travelling. Spend much of my spare time reading. Love all genres apart from sci-fi, great fan of Philippa Gregory and Robert Harris. Just read the Spartacus trilogy by Jay Penner, wonderfully descriptive and evocative.

Chris recommends:

Conclave

by Robert Harris | Buy this book

Fascinating insight into a different world.

Added 22 days ago

Abigail (Chelmsford)

I’m 16 soon 17 and reading is a big part of me. I want to join a book club so we can discuss the plots, the characters, and what we think would happen next. I hope to meet up regularly and have a fun time. Xx

Abigail recommends:

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Buy this book

This book plays with your emotions and the plot twists won’t stop coming it’s incredible.

Five Survive

by Holly Jackson | Buy this book

The suspense, the confusion, the secrets literally the whole entire plot it’s so good and read it till the end because you wanna know who dies.

Fourth Wing

by Rebecca Yarros | Buy this book

This book is like a rollercoaster of twists and suspense.

Powerless

by Lauren Robert’s | Buy this book

This book helped me out of a book slump I was hooked, it’s a great plot, huge twist at the end and a lot of foreshadowing I loved it.

The Wrong Sister

by Claire Douglas | Buy this book

The plot was plotting I can honestly say that I love psychological thrillers and this delivered. It really felt like I was in it and it kept giving me plots and twists it’s really good.

The Silent Patient

by Alex Michaelides | Buy this book

This book keeps you hooked until the very end, and you think you’ve guessed it but guess again it’s something else.

Added 27 days ago

Nicole Obi (Basildon)

Hi, I’m Nicole – I’m 18 and currently on a journey of self-growth, exploring new passions, and creating a life that feels meaningful and exciting. Lately, I’ve been trying to romanticize the little things and focus on becoming the best version of myself – and reading has become a big part of that. I want to join a book club because I love getting lost in a good story, especially romance. There’s something about the emotions, the characters, and the twists that just pull me in. But I’m also open to exploring different genres and discovering books I wouldn’t normally pick up on my own. More than anything, I’m looking forward to sharing thoughts, hearing different perspectives, and connecting with others through books.

Lilly Effeny (Loughton)

Hiya my name is Lily I love reading and have done from a young age. My favourite type of book genre is romance my favourite book is it ends with us and I’m about to read the boys of Tommen series by chloe Walsh

Madison (Hornchurch)

I love reading romance books, as well as medical books mainly doctors real life stories! Would love to discuss books and make new friends!!

zara (Chelmsford)

I’m 17 and I love reading, my favourite author is Sally Rooney. I would love to join a book club to make friends and socialise more. I’m looking for a friendly chilled out book club of mostly teens that can meet up regularly.