Book clubs in Essex

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All listings in Essex

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Anne (Rayleigh)

I’m a recently retired 71 year old female. I’ve always loved reading. I like most genres apart from the Mills and Boon style books. I often struggle to find a new good book after I’ve finished reading the current one so I though a book club would keep me well stocked and able to discuss the books I’ve read with like minded people.

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Ash_Bookish (Saffron Walden)

Joined to make friends <3 Currently reading Emily Wilde's encyclopedia of faeries

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Brenda (Ilford)

I'd love to meet some fellow, local book lovers

Brenda recommends:

The Florist by C. L. Pattison
The Florist
by C. L. Pattison | Buy this book
could relate in some ways to the protagonist and it was a real page turner
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Paul B (Chelmsford)

loved reading but work has got in the way and have lost my way , look to commit to a reading club to encourage and provide support . Live in Chelmsford

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readmeow11 (Basildon)

Hi, I love romance/action-sequel books as well as fantasy. I’m looking for a book club around Basildon and or Southend.I want to make friends and recommend/read books with people!

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Charlie (Braintree)

I find that all I do with my time is work and see friends but it’s all very repetitive and I feel like I don’t have any actual real hobbies, I’ve always enjoyed reading but don’t really have the motivation to actually do so, and feel like mixing with a new group of people with a topic to talk about could be fun and interesting

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Rosie (Hornchurch)

Hoping to find like minded people, read, educate and gain a hobbie!

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John (Clacton-on-Sea)

I like BL books

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Viktoria (Saffron Walden)

Hi, my name is Viktoria and I am a big fantasy and romantasy book reader. I would love to find people with similar taste or joint book club who focus on fantasy/romantasy

Viktoria recommends:

The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber
The Ballad of Never After
by Stephanie Garber | Buy this book
The OUABH trilogy is my Roman Empire. I think of Jacks and Eva and the magnificent north everyday. What is so great about these books? Honestly I don’t know. All I know is that I connected so much with the characters the world and their adventures.
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Izetbookfan (Romford)

I'm a reader of epic fantasy, horror and recently classic novels.

Izetbookfan recommends:

Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
Lolita
by Vladimir Nabokov | Buy this book
Despite it's controversial subject matter, Lolita is one of the most compelling, complex and most beautifully written books I've ever read. The writing prose, along with the unique examination of its characters, makes this book an absolute masterpiece.
The Bonehunters by Steven Erikson
The Bonehunters
by Steven Erikson | Buy this book
One of my favourite fantasy books of all time, and so far my favourite book in the incredible Malazan series, the Bonehunters contains pay off after pay off as to its incredible storytelling throughout the series, features some of the most expansive and most unforgettable set pieces in the series, and two notable endings for the price of one.
A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan
A Memory of Light
by Robert Jordan | Buy this book
An incredible conclusion to an amazing series, this 14th and final book to the immersive Wheel of Time series delivers a grandiose and heart-wrenching ending filled with epic action, memorable character moments, and one of the best endings to series in recent memory. An absolute knockout of a book.
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Duck99 (Hornchurch)

Hoping I’m not too shy to join a book club

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Michael (Ilford)

I'm looking to reignite my love of books with like minded people. I've read everything from classics to trashy science fiction. I'm not very interested in autobiographies, preferring fiction. I'm not particularly looking for a social life outside of a book club, but wouldn't be averse to the occasional night out. I'm 62, married, with 3 grown up children and for the past 20 years I've worked at various jobs in the criminal justice system. Currently part time, in an effort to get a better work-life balance and have time for hobbies again.

Michael recommends:

The Gunslinger (Dark Tower Series) by Stephen King
The Gunslinger (Dark Tower Series)
by Stephen King | Buy this book
I read the 1st instalment and was enthralled by the ingenuity of the story line, entwining the genres of science fiction and the western, with a mix of different worlds, unlike anything I'd read before. I'd read some other Stephen king but this was completely different and I've re-read it many time since and always enjoyed it again.
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Chris (Hornchurch)

I am a London minicab driver and author. I published my debut book, 'Busy this Evening?: Yarns of a London Minicab Driver' in July 23.

Chris recommends:

Busy this Evening?: Yarns of a London Minicab Driver
by Chris Bastin (me) | Buy this book
Inspired by my own work and personal experiences, this dip-in style fictional book presents a humorous and often tongue-in-cheek insight into the life of a London minicab driver, through the eyes of the sincere and endearing Thomas Buckley. It covers many aspects of the job, such as minicab etiquette and notable passenger encounters, but also shares Buck’s innermost thoughts and his amusing insights into situations, people and relationships as he goes about his daily business and is complete with a smattering of his favourite jokes along the way. It is an amusing and uplifting read that is as much about everyday life as it is about minicabbing itself. Busy this Evening? is traditionally published and is widely available online. I am pleased to say that it is receiving very positive reviews.
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darren (Harlow)

Reading is a huge hobbies of mine, love fantasy, sci-fy, murder and detective books! looking for like minded people to share reading adventures with, discuss up coming releases, discover new ideas for books to read!

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Nell (Grays Thurrock)

Im approachong retirement, I like reading books with humour, The 100 year old man... Finding Violet Parks, A man Called Ove, are amongst my favourites. I am looking for a group to.meet new people and enjoy a good book.

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Bennyboy74 (Grays Thurrock)

Rarely read fiction,but almost every other type of genre. Mostly history,but also science,nature, philosophy,nature. Almost anything really if it floats my boat.

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Kaye (Chelmsford)

I got very stuck on reading about women in World War 2, I love reading books based around this and friendship camaraderie but would love to try new books

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CHJ (Epping)

Lover of all kinds of fiction, especially a good murder mystery

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Mairi (Braintree)

Enjoy a good crime or psychological thriller. Reading has always been a love of mine and I do so whenever I get a moment to myself.

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Chloe (Braintree)

I love to read but struggle with motivation to do so. Id love to go to a book club or something like that to discuss books. I'm nervous but bubbly if that makes sense. I don't drive tho so that could be a issue plus public transport isn't great in Braintree

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