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

Lottie (Westcliff-on-Sea)
Looking to meet like-minded people in the area, I enjoy reading fiction and non-fiction and I work for a publishing house.
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Abi (Southend-on-Sea)
I’m 20 years old and absolutely love reading. My favourite genres are romance and thrillers, but I also read fantasy often. I don’t have any friends that read so I’m looking to make friends with someone with the same hobby. I also love cafes and bookshops!
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Jen (Laindon)
I am 40 years old and a big reader, I studied writing at uni and still dabble a bit when I can find the time. I read every day and enjoy many different genres, from Haruki Murakami to Stephen King. I would like to join a book club to have discussions with people who also love books and hopefully make some friends locally.
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Itra (Woodford Green)
I’m an avid book lover who’s always ready to get lost in a captivating story. Some of my all-time favorites include The Alchemist for its timeless wisdom, The Book Thief for its haunting beauty, and The Nightingale for its emotional depth. I’m also a big fan of page-turning thrillers by Riley Sager and the emotional rollercoasters crafted by Colleen Hoover.
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Ryan (Epping)
I am 22 years old and live in the Epping/Theydon/Loughton area. Having not read as much these past few years, I would love to get back into a good book. Mainly into historical, non-fiction and fictional crime stories, but very much open to other genres on my way back into reading. Would love to maybe start a new book club for all tastes of interests with others looking to be part of one too.
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William (Harwich)
I am 82 years of age I have been writing, books for the past ten years mainly, to keep my brain active and away from Alzheimer's disease. I have just had my first book published.
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Brenda (Ilford)
Would love to find a local book group that meets once a month in a cosy pub/cafe if possible. Live in Barkingside so Chigwell would work or Wanstead. Love to read psychological thrillers - can't find a local group, hoping to hear from fellow bookworms!
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Pat (Braintree)
I’m retired. Love gardening and travelling. Reading books is a joy - especially if they are good stories. I used to belong to a local book club but it closed due to the Pandemic,
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Patricia (Braintree)
I’m a pensioner who is still active. There used to be a book group at the local Braintree library until the Pandemic when it closed. Since then I have spoken to the Librarian who was completely unhelpful. Apparently no book clubs are currently running which is such a shame.
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Judy (Frinton-on-Sea)
We are looking at moving to Kirby Cross from Cheshunt in Hertfordshire. I’m concerned I won’t find enough things of interest to keep me busy & social.
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Zain (Leigh-on-Sea)
My name's Zain, I'm 24, my go-to genre's are thriller and fantasy but a good front cover is usually enough to interest me. I'd love to meet people to discuss books and recs, or to just meet new people for coffee, activities or a pint!
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Unzilla (Harlow)
Hey! I'm a doctor with a passion for self development and reading. I'm here in Harlow temporarily and would love to know fellow readers around. Joining a book club would also push me to read more and make friends.
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Arby (Epping)
Would like to join a book club and would like to know where and when chapters and chatters meet please.
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Piper (Harlow)
Hi... I love romance books(they're normally sapphic but I love m/f ones too!). I'm still finding myself and finding what i love to read - so i'm really down to read any genre. I don't have any friends who love to read so I would just love to talk about books with other people(because at the moment I rant to my cats about what I read lol) =D
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KINGA (Grays Thurrock)
Hi, my name is Kinga. I'm a Retail store manager, looking to join a local book club to meet like minded people. I like reading and listening to audiobooks. Mainly I read fictional stories, love murder mysteries but also enjoy historical books as well.
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JoshLad (Braintree)
Looking to meet like-minded people. I’m a big fan of Knausgaard and Petterson, amongst others. If you know about Better than Food on YouTube then you and I will get on just fine.
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Robert (Southend-on-Sea)
I am a local author who has published various genres such as Adult Fictional Crime, Canadian Historical Fiction, Irish Romantic Fiction, Short stories and memoirs. I would like to join a local group of authors,writers etc, plus would like to offer tips to those about to enter the rocky road to publishing for free?. Give them some of the knowledge I have gained over the years!.
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Lucy (Harlow)
Hello! I love all types of fiction, currently working through the stacks (multiple) of unread books on my shelves, looking for a book club for recommendations and new opinions. :)
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