Book clubs in Essex

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

All listings in Essex

Lolo (Rayleigh)

Hi, I have got back into regular reading the past few years. I especially like historical fiction but I'm happy to try any book. I'm new to the area so thought I could combine my love of reading with meeting new local people!

Lost & found (Maldon)

I am Mark, a 53 year old man and I'm looking to join a book group to expand my mind, enjoy discussion and read good books. I like fantasy and fiction and psychology.

eleanor :) (Chelmsford)

27 year old female and have been reading for the past few years. I need more people to discuss reading. I mainly enjoy Contemporary literature and Horrors/Thrillers. Constantly looking for new book recommendations.

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 .

ManFriday (Westcliff-on-Sea)

i'm quiet, love books, and cards

Ellie H (Buckhurst Hill)

Ex-teacher with an English degree who has always been passionate about books, beautiful prose and story structure. Always on the look-out for new reading ideas and a good discussion!

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

Jodi (Basildon)

Hi I am a woman in my 40s who has always loved reading and mostly used to read thrillers, my favorite author of this genre being Karen Slaughter. However recently I have wanted to try reading some of the classics having just finished George Orwell’s 1984 an Animal farm which were both amazing, and I am loving working my way through my new classic reading list! I don’t know many other people who love reading like I do and would love to join a group and meet likeminded people and discover more genres and books that I haven’t tried yet.

Jodi recommends:

East of Eden

by John Steinbeck | Buy this book

It’s so different to anything I have read before, I love the depth of all the characters, the details in the authors descriptions of environment and the way the main characters change but you remain invested in all of them.

George (Colchester)

Hi, I am 27 and always happy to chat about books! I already attend a book club in Colchester but I am open to join more or even chat with other book-lovers over coffee. I live in the Colchester/Ipswich area. I like fantasy, thriller and occasionally historical non-fiction but could likely be persuaded to read from any genre.

George recommends:

Perdido Street Station

by China Miéville | Buy this book

Fantastic worldbuilding & always great to read fantasy that isn't afraid to move away from the common tropes of the genre!

WayneB (Harwich)

I have recently written my first short story. I have had the idea in my heads for over 10 years and worked on it in fragments. My step-son did a film degree and started me on this path. Originally I was writing a screenplay for him to look at making but as i recently got into more i decided my turn it into a story. I have been off work recently due to operations. This has given me the time to revisit the story. I do not have any school qualification as I dont complete school. I know my spelling and grammar need work but my wife and step-son have been helpful, albeit maybe a little biase. I would like to know where my story lands and how other people do theirs.

Heena (Romford)

Hello - i would like to get back in to reading and talk about what i have read with like minded people. I like reading crime or thriller but open to suggestions

Heena recommends:

A time to Kill

by John Grisham | Buy this book

his first novel about southern America and the complexity that go with that - this was the book that got me in to reading

Daniel (Basildon)

I like sci-fi, action, adventure, romance. Would like to meet up once in a while to discuss which great books we've read.

Daniel (Basildon)

I like the genres Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Fantasy & Romance. I'd like to meet up with new people and make some friends who also love reading.

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

LoveReading (Rayleigh)

Female 25, looking to get back into reading and attend a book club to get involved with reading and hopefully make some new friends in the process 😇

Ellis (Brentwood)

I’m someone who enjoys thoughtful reading and good conversation, and I’d love to join a book group to explore books that offer depth, insight, and a bit of joy.

Sophie (Billericay)

New Mum (39) moved to Billericay 8 months ago. Read fiction (thrillers, crime solving, romantacy, contemporary romance).

Roisin (Barking)

Interested in joining a book club, 31 years old looking to make new friends and read new genres. Currently into crime novels.

SALLAY (Grays Thurrock)

Hello I am a black woman, age 40 and when I was younger I loved reading and want ro get back in to this. I love motivation books, mistress, crime and suspense.

Emma (Epping)

I’m excited to have more free time for reading this year. I usually read crime, thrillers, general fiction or autobiographies but would love to join a group to encourage me to read different genres and enjoy them with others.