Book clubs in Essex

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Russ Barr (Grays Thurrock)

Hello 👋, I am book lover, prolific reader and very recently became a debut author. I would love to hook up with book groups around Essex (and beyond) to meet with and speak to readers who might be interested in my work. I am going to be cheeky and recommend my own book on here, I hope thats ok ☺️

Russ Barr recommends:

War Inc. by Russ Barr
War Inc.
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It's a satirical look at how big business, social media and politics collide. Who is really pulling the strings? Where does power really lie? All against the backdrop of a conflict taking part on a tropical island thousands of miles from Washington DC.
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Debs28 (Chelmsford)

I've recently retired and now I've got more free time so would like to get back to reading good books.

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Liv (Southend-on-Sea)

In my early 20s looking to join a book club and get a new social link! Love a good chit chat with either a coffee or a glass of wine. Favourite genre is a thriller / mystery but I’m a sucked for a good romance and have just started leaning into the fantasy world. Looking for good book recs as well

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Nicola (Colchester)

Looking to make friends at I too love to read crime books anything thriller based I’m hooked especially with a psychological twist

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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!.

Robert recommends:

A Bolt From The Blue by Robert James Bridge
A Bolt From The Blue
by Robert James Bridge | Learn more and buy
Well to be blunt yes its one of my own publications ie Canadian Historical Fiction and although a true story I have used fictional characters throughout. This is the story of the halifax explosion in 1917 in which almost 2,000 lives were taken when two ammunition ships collided in the harbour of Halifax Nova Scotia , the date was 6th DEC at 9am 1917 a date etched in the minds of many Canadians.
Kinmel Revisited by Robert James Bridge
Kinmel Revisited
by Robert James Bridge | Learn more and buy
Of all of my books this is perhaps my premier tome since I came across this story when my wife and I once lived in Bodelwyddan ,North Wales some years ago.Using Fictional Characters I have woven my book around the subject of the Kinmel Camp Riot in 1919. I.S.B.N. 9781952894367
S.W.A.L.K. Sealed With A Loving Kiss - Irish Romantic Fiction (unpublished). 27,000 Word Novella
by Robert James Bridge | Learn more and buy
THis is Irish Romantic Fiction Set at the time Belfast was occupied by the British Army ie 1970. This is the story of a love that blossoms through all adversity and features a your Irish lass called Margot Giligan.
Kinmel Revisited I.S.B.N. 9781952894367
by Robert James Bridge | Learn more and buy
Of all of my published book this is my premier tome since it was a large part of my love of writing some years ago. It is infact Canadian Historical Fiction and is number one since I have also written another of Canadian Historical Fiction called A Bolt From The Blue. Both books are from true accounts in history using fictional characters,and can be seen or purchased on Draft2Digitial,KDPublishing, googleplay (Books)
Kinmel Revisited by Robert James Bridge
Kinmel Revisited
by Robert James Bridge | Learn more and buy
Although short in todays climate this is infact a true story using fictional characters so as not to offend living relatives. It is my premier tome even though I have other books which includes a four books series of fictional crime. What is great about this books is true and reminds us of those that gave their lives so we could enjoy the lives we have today. I wrote this books when I lived in North Wales , in a village adjacent to Kinmel Army Camp called Bodelwyddan as I stood amongst the gravers with the Maple Leaf Emblem on them .I.S.B.N. 9781952894367 .On googleplay and googlebooks plus kdpublishing and draft2digital and smashwords.
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Kim (Woodford Green)

Have always loved reading .Nothing too heavy lol Retired last year and would like to join a book club in the local area .

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Macy (Barking)

I’m 19 years old and I love reading I want to join a club to branch out on genres and meet new people

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Nilofer (Colchester)

Hello!!! I love to read fantasy books mostly but recently trying out self help books as well. I want to discuss books with someone who is just as interested in them and get their opinion on the books as well. Recently I read once upon a broken heart. I am interested in joining book club.

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Lorraine (Basildon)

I am.looking to expand my social circle. I used to be an avid reader and have a love for words. I used to read multiple books and am hoping that a book club will help kick start that love all over again. I'd love to.meet up in a coffee shop, open to most genres. Find military, science fiction.and fantasy harder to get into

Lorraine recommends:

We need to talk about Kevin by Lionel Shriver
We need to talk about Kevin
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Startling,.questioning, psychology testing
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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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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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Maggie (Woodford Green)

I am such a big book lover, recently finding my passion again for it in the within the last 2 years. My favourite genre is thriller, a big fan of Riley Sager, Freida McFadden, Jennifer Hillier, Karin Slaughter... Too be honest the list is endless. I am 33 years old in a relationship but living on my own with my small dog Layla. I am happy to host a book club or become part of a current one. Also open to trying new genres if anyone has any recommendations. Would really love to relay my passion of reading onto other and be able to open discussions regarding much loved reads of mine.

Maggie recommends:

Pretty Girls
by Karin Slaugher | Learn more and buy
This is a fairly long book... but my god I could not put it down. Karin Slaughters writing is just pure genius. I have know idea how she creates the plots and twist. You will no regret reading any novels by her.
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Lynn (Basildon)

Love a good read, write poetry (have had some published) and the English language is a passion of mine. Would be good just to share thoughts, and talk to like minded people! At present, l am reading my 3rd book by Lawrence Anthony, the elephant whisperer, called The Last Rhinos

Lynn recommends:

Bridges Of Madison County
by Robert James Waller | Learn more and buy
Though it's a romance (not to everyones taste) l loved the story line, and his use of descriptive English. Its a small concise book, full of wonderful words & phrases
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Ana (Colchester)

I am a retired Spanish Tutor and would love to organise a reading group in Spanish, also explore literature and poetry.

Ana recommends:

A man called Ove
by Frederik Backman | Learn more and buy
It's described as 'Warm, funny and unbearably moving' and I agree
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Ash (Dagenham)

A lady in her 50's who is an avid reader of most genres, looking for other Book Worms, Book suggestions and friendships

Ash recommends:

Escape by Carolyn Jessop
Escape
by Carolyn Jessop | Learn more and buy
A look into the closed life of female members of the FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints) especially Carolyn Jessop who documents her life story and eventual escape from the many abuses she suffered.
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Alice-Rose (Leigh-on-Sea)

Hi! I’m an avid book reader in my mid 30’s who enjoys both modern and classic literature. Looking to make friends with a fellow bibliophile to talk all things books over a wine or two!

Alice-Rose recommends:

A kestrel for a knave by Barry Hines
A kestrel for a knave
by Barry Hines | Learn more and buy
As beautiful as it is heartbreaking.
Wuthering Heights
by Emily Brontë | Learn more and buy
This isn’t just any old love story. This is all consuming, soul crushing love.
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TG Trouper (Chelmsford)

I am an Essex based author with 8 novels published with another 3, possibly 4 due out this year. I write across multiple genres, mainly thrillers, including female led action, supernatural suspense, horror, dystopia, and I have just released a psychological dark romance, which is the first in a 9 part crime series that follows the character arc of a female detective based in the fictional Essex town of Branford. My books have been exhibited at the London Book Fair, the Frankfurt International Book Fair and the Sharjah Book Fair. Further information, along with reviews of my books, can be found at www.tgtrouper.ampbk.com I would love to visit book clubs to give talks on my works and the inspirations that led to their creation. I do not charge a fee for this.

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Aqsa Pathan (Woodford Green)

Someone that is trying to find their way through life and bring purpose to the world at the same time

Aqsa Pathan recommends:

The alchemist  by Paulo coelho
The alchemist
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full of wisdom and valuable lessons that can inspire us to live more purposeful and meaningful lives.
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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

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Pat (Hockley)

An avid reader, love sci Fi and fantasy but happy to try all genres

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