Book clubs in Essex

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

All listings in Essex

N Odk (Brentwood)

Just moved here, looking for new friends, intellectuals

Emily (Witham (Essex))

Hello! I have just moved to Essex. I enjoy reading a variety of genres including thrillers, feminist fiction, historical, murder mysteries and loads more!! Looking to discuss great books and make new friends 🙂

Karen (Rochford)

Love love love reading and as I’m fairly new to the area, also looking to meet people. I’m an English teacher so know a bit about books and also enjoy a glass of wine with my best reads!!

Karen recommends:

Prophet Song

by Paul Lynch | Buy this book

Booker prize winner… dystopian but set in Dublin so interesting familiarity amidst the bonkersness!

Natasha (Harlow)

Hey! I'm a mum in my 30s who loves to read fantasy, romantasy mainly but also love a good thriller or crime or il give anything a go if it sounds good! Would love to have a book club to spend time with like minded people!

Nikki (Brentwood)

Im Nikki, 56, married, 3 children. Interested in horror and light hearted reads.

Penny (Hornchurch)

Avid reader but nothing too heavy, psychological thrillers , murder mystery’s , anything a bit mysterious and funny is always good, I liked too close by Natalie Daniel’s I’m enjoying ‘the list of suspicious things “by jennie Godfrey at the moment I like the idea of being introduced to different genres of read and meeting like minded people for some social interaction too.

Ella (Southend-on-Sea)

27 year old woman looking to make new friends in the area! I love politics, fantasy and feminist literature :-)

Lucy (Saffron Walden)

I love reading a variety of genres but currently absolutely love fantasy, my favourite books are ‘Six of Crows’ by Leigh Bardugo and ‘In the Lives of Puppets’ by T.J. Klune

Vicki (Harlow)

I enjoy fantasy/romantasy genres, would like to talk book stuff and find new recommendations

Emma (Hockley)

I like all kinds of books. Though as a child I used to read mainly fantasy's. I want to join a book club to make new friends

Emma recommends:

The Collector

by John Fowles | Buy this book

Though a controversial book, the way it's written is really fantastic

Maureen78 (Harwich)

Hi, my name is Maureen and I would like to join a book club as reading is something I do a lot. I would love to meet other like minded ladies to make new friends and discuss the latest book in a fun way over a cup of tea or any other drink. Any time of the day would be great.

Abigailelise (Brentwood)

I’m 19 and i’m a diehard romance lover!!! Never really ventured out of this, although i do love a good murder mystery!! Looking for bookish friends :)

Shannon (Basildon)

I’m 20 years old and love to read romance and a little fantasy. No one around me really reads so dying to be able to share my thoughts with someone who has the same passion for reading as me ☺️

Ellie1066 (Colchester)

I'm in my early 20's and not into the usual scene for my age group, so wanted to try and branch out in other ways. I like both fiction and non-fiction reading, with a special love of dystopian and history books.

Ellie1066 recommends:

Witch & Wizard (series)

by James Patterson | Buy this book

This was my favourite book series growing up, and I've read it countless times. My first copy is close to falling apart. I love how silly it is, the world building and the way the story is told from different POV's.

LostinBooks (Frinton-on-Sea)

Lover of contemporary fiction, fantasy, historical fiction and thrillers. I would love to be able to discuss reads with others and discover new books.

LostinBooks recommends:

The Help

by Kathryn Stockett | Buy this book

I have not stopped thinking about this book since I first read it year ago.

DemiiB (Clacton-on-Sea)

I love to read romance and fantasy! Some of my favorites include Fourth Wing, ACOTAR and the Chestnut Springs series

Tania (Ilford)

Hi, I'm looking for a book group to discuss books and chat about the plot and themes. I enjoy reading a range of topics. Could you please let me know of you are meeting to dicuss the listed book? Thank you

Tania (Ilford)

Book reader21H (Clacton-on-Sea)

Like a range but not romantic or comic reads enjoy a challenge but a good narrative

Book reader21H recommends:

A Fort of 9 Towers

by Qais Akbar Omar | Buy this book

The great sadness of Afghanistan but also the beauty it once had and the many happy times within family life.

Sue (Basildon)

I love reading fiction but everyone around me only reads self help, I feel when I’m finished a good read I’m itching to share my thoughts and passion about it and don’t have anyone who’s as interested. I enjoy reading gripping fiction novels, mainly thrillers and plot twists. Will read romance and fantasy but a bit more picky with these genres.