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

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!!
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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.
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Sarah (Braintree)
New chapter, new town—anyone else believe the best stories start with a great setting? 📚 I’m 30 and just moved to Braintree, hoping to meet fellow book lovers who enjoy a good chat about what they’re reading. Whether it’s a thriller that keeps you turning pages past midnight or a story that just gets you, I’m all in. Let’s get lost in a good book.
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Erin (Brentwood)
I’m 24 and just moved to the area - I studied literature (although you probably wouldn’t be able to tell from my taste in books) and want to make some friends ! My most recent read was Butter by Asako Yuzuki and I’m currently reading The Book of Witching by C.J Cooke. I read across many genres (although I have a soft spot for anything Victorian) so I’m happy to chat to anyone :) and we can exchange goodreads if you have it !
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Tony (Leigh-on-Sea)
I am 66 and have a wide range of books I enjoy reading. Crime and thrillers are a good genre to chill out to, but I also like novels. My favourite recent books are The 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Reid Jenkins, which is simply a novel, and the First 15 Lives of Harry August by Claire North, which is quite sci-fi. I don’t only read books with numbers in the title… Being able to meet up fortnightly or monthly would be nice.
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Trisha (Tilbury)
I am looking to join a group to get me out a bit. I enjoy reading most books accept horror. I am 56 years old . I drive so getting there is no problem.
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Abbie (Billericay)
Hi, I’m 25 and an avid reader. Open to lots of different genres but mostly read thrillers and romance!
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Dawn (Basildon)
Hi my name is Dawn,I am a 56 year old mature woman,who lives reading all genres of books, especially horror,and thrillers. I have been trying to find a local book club in the evening,as I work until 5 pm,don't get home until 6pm, and would like to sit amongst others who like myself enjoy reading,but also to discuss the book,and generally to chat to others.
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Debdj (Romford)
I like a variety of genres, for me it’s about whether the story is good! I’d love to join a local book club.
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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 7 members, so would love for book lovers of all passions to join us. We are based across the Harlow, Epping and the Loughton area, but happy to expand in the local 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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