Book clubs in Essex

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

All listings in Essex

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.

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. www.whatifreadingcircle.com

Alice Mazarot (Colchester)

I’m 31, I like cats, Taylor Swift, and spicy books. I’m into romance, fantasy (any combination of the two), and the spicier the better! I’m looking to connect with other people with similar book tastes to me, make some friends, and maybe even start a monthly club?

Alice Mazarot recommends:

Butcher & Blackbird

by Brynne Weaver | Learn more and buy

Funny, spicy, dark, what’s not to love.

Flock

by Kate Stewart | Learn more and buy

I just love this series. As is often the case, the first one is the slowest, but the next two, oh my.

Emily (Brentwood)

I’m 19 and love horror and non-fiction :) I love going into books blind and I always have many many thoughts on everything I read that I need to share with someone!!!

Valayra Rose (Basildon)

33f and currently delving into the world of fantasy after falling in love with ACOTAR and absolutely obsessing over Fourth Wing (I am here for all fan theories after reading Onyx Storm). Also love a crime thriller but 2025 is the year of fantasy/romantasy so all recommendations will be appreciated.

Valayra Rose recommends:

Onyx Storm

by Rebecca Yarros | Learn more and buy

The current big sensation which I have fallen head over heels for. This is the sort of series where I am transported into the world and it’s more than words on a page. Yes I may be slightly obsessed with Xaden but this series brings me the excitement that I felt as a kid with the Harry Potter series.

Miffy (Ilford)

I'm a mum of 4 who has finally started to find some time for reading again. It might be entertaining sharing books with others and meeting new people in the area.

MartinB43 (Colchester)

I am looking to meet new people and make friends. I particularly enjoy reading dystopian novels.

sarah (Basildon)

my name is sarah , i’m 21 years old i’ve just recently bought my first home in the area , i am a training hairdresser who loves to read romance , true crime and anything related to love , i dont know many people in the area and would love to speak / meet people to share my thoughts and opinions on my fave books and gather recommendations to add to my tbr x

sarah recommends:

behind the net

by stephanie archer | Learn more and buy

this book will have you feeling all sorts of emotions as the chapters go on , true romance between a star hockey player and his assistant

Abby (Basildon)

I've been into reading for a while and would love to meet more people who share this interest. I'm mainly into fantasy, sci-fi and romance books. I'm 26 and would love to meet up about once a month to catch up on the chosen book!

Abby recommends:

Cinder

by Marissa Meyer | Learn more and buy

It's originally a fairytale retelling but with cyborgs, telepathic aliens and deadly diseases that all culminates in an intergalactic war.... it literally has everything!

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

stacey (Westcliff-on-Sea)

I'm 39, drifted apart from people and the friends I have left I rarely see so looking to meet new people. I spend all my time reading so a great way would be to join a book club! I read pretty much anything but I do love a psychological thriller

Aj (Basildon)

24 alt love reading horror and splatter punk Kindle reader (don’t slate me 🤣)

Aj recommends:

You weren’t meant to be human

by Andrew Joseph white | Learn more and buy

Made me super uncomfortable has stuck with me since I finished it a few months back

Shane (Basildon)

to get feedback on a book ive written

Bruna (Wickford)

Hi I’m 22, I mostly read romance love some fantasy here and there, unrelated to the book club point of the website but also love k dramas looking for a girly to talk about books, go shopping together, looking for a friend :)

Kirsty (Colchester)

Hi, I’m Kirsty, 30 years old. I love reading, mostly fantasy and sci-fi but also love a romance or something spicy! Looking for friends to meet up with in my local area and chat books, even maybe make a book club together

Kirsty recommends:

The adventures of Amina Al Sarifi

by Shannon chakraborty | Learn more and buy

Mother gets roped back into her old life when a mother of a former crewmate offers her a job of a lifetime

Tati (Romford)

I live in Romford and I would like to meet people who love to read and live nearby. I'm 30 and something, I speak Spanish and English. I like mistery, romance, historical romance, non fiction books and maybe fantasy. I also read webtoons and manga. I'm open to other genres.

Tati recommends:

Cross my heart and never lie

by Nora Dåsnes | Learn more and buy

A cute young adult story

Crooked House

by Agatha Christie | Learn more and buy

A great mistery

Jenni (Rayleigh)

I used to be an avid reader but seem to have lost the habit. I want to get out more, meet more people and re-ignite my love for books at the same time.

Sunny (Billericay)

Hi Everyone, I love reading the classics and still working my way through, would love to mix that up with newer reads... open to most genres but generally prefer fiction. Looking for an "inperson" book club in central london / square mile to make friends, meet up and discuss books. In my early forties and work in the city. Sunny