Book clubs in Essex

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

All listings in Essex

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Alex (Leigh-on-Sea)

I’m 26 and I moved to Leigh just over a year ago, I would love to meet new people and venture out for coffee, walks, and other activities during the week or on weekends :)

Alex recommends:

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
The Midnight Library
by Matt Haig | Buy this book
It’s the fig tree quote by Sylvia Plath in a book, and one of my favourite daily reminders to enjoy life for what it is.
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
A Gentleman in Moscow
by Amor Towles | Buy this book
My comfort read, and maybe favourite book of all time. Gentle, warm, and funny.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
by Gabrielle Zevin | Buy this book
Real, raw insight into platonic and romantic relationships and coming-of-age. Beautifully written.
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Len Sales AKA Rick Joyce (Chelmsford)

I am a member of the Society of Authors and a published author of nine books, and so many people have expressed an interest in becoming published authors themselves, so I have put two workshops together. 1 - Book writing workshop which informs aspiring authors of the processes and how to negotiate them 2 - Creative writing workshop to help writers understand the level of detail to include in their book, whether it is fiction or non-fiction I currently have two workshops planned but I am looking for more venues to hold them as there are so many good writers out there who are unsure of the processes and procedures. I look forward to hearing from you. Len

Len Sales AKA Rick Joyce recommends:

The Battle of Life (a love story)
by Charles Dickens | Buy this book
Apart from the book being so obviously well written, I love the characters names such as Mr and Mrs Craggs, Mrs Snichey, Mr Britain and Doctor Jeddler.
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Shem (Basildon)

I enjoy to read different kind of books and talk about them. I am looking a community that share same interest and be able to talk about the books without feeling like i am boring my husband

Shem recommends:

The Da Vinci code by Dan Brown
The Da Vinci code
by Dan Brown | Buy this book
I like the book because it gives references from art /paintings while reading excited crime story, solving mystery with twisted end
Murder in the Neighborhood  by Ellen J. Green
Murder in the Neighborhood
by Ellen J. Green | Buy this book
Book gives the background information about USA first reported mass shooting with a fine writing and good cause effect relation.
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Shan (Dagenham)

I love thrillers and crime books. Would like to match with someone who can discuss theories with

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Laker (Barking)

I love reading, especially medieval fiction but find I am not taking the time to get in to it.. so look forward to being in a book Club to reinvigorate my love of reading.

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Natalie (Harlow)

Love reading reverse harems, romance paranormal, enemies to lovers, post apocalyptic, Love a good shifter fated mate and mc biker romance

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Lee (Brentwood)

I love to read and enjoy sharing thoughts on the different books I read.

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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 | Buy this book
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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Maddiexwithers (Leigh-on-Sea)

Really want to meet new people, (I’m 18) especially if they can put up with a lot of book talk! I love romance, poetry and I dabble in abit of fantasy :))

Maddiexwithers recommends:

The ritual  by Shantel tessier
The ritual
by Shantel tessier | Buy this book
It’s dark, (smut) *cough,cough but shows that love can seriously soften up some dark people
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booknerd (Basildon)

Hi loves, im Nayla , and i really want to find friends that have the same passion as me towards books, im 19 and im looking for people who are wiling to read and spend time talking about poetry and books. i live in Essex, and my hopes are to find people who love reading in nature such as by the beach, parks, forests. i find it so peaceful to enjoy the nature while having a cup of coffee and stepping into the magical worlds in books. I love reading fantasy, psychological books, classics, and finally poetry.

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Step88 (Southend-on-Sea)

I am 18 years old and looking to make friends and recommend books to others. I love romance and action books

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Hayley (Braintree)

Hello! I'm a 33 year old mum of 1. I Love reading, but sometimes need some motivation to take the time for myself to read. I love to discover new books, and meet new people. Genres I love are fantasy, crime, psychological thriller, history, classics, self-help.

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ToryR (Epping)

Hello, I am moving to Epping soon and my sister lives nearby just outside of Harlow. We both love to read, and I thought it would be lovely to join a book club to meet some like minded bookworms in the local area!

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Matt (Colchester)

Hello, my name is Matt, in my early 40s, I have recently moved to near Manningtree where I dont know many people and I am trying to experience new things in this all too short life. Looking to reinvigorate my old love of reading which has sadly taken a back seat in recent years to looking at my phone/the Internet. I like to read anything really from non fiction books about historical events such as wars etc to good fiction to autobiographies or anything really. Be great to meet a like minded person who would like to connect (whether in person or online) and discuss books/reading recommendations etc.

Matt recommends:

A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
A Confederacy of Dunces
by John Kennedy Toole | Buy this book
Great characterisation and very funny.
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Mohamed (Harlow)

Hi! My name’s mohamed and I’m not really into books that much but lately i was enjoying reading i found some kinda peace in it yeah and I would love to meet meet people sharing the same interests. Thank you

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Mamadou (Colchester)

I like reading but have been lacking motivation lately. Would like a friend to motivate each other.

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Christine (Colchester)

Love to read and looking to make new friends

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Elaine (Rochford)

Retired management consultant looking for a reading group in South east Essex. Interested in being inspired by other readers to broaden my reading interests. Enjoy listening to and being inspired by other readers.

Elaine recommends:

Round The Bend by Nevil Shute
Round The Bend
by Nevil Shute | Buy this book
It's my favourite book
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
by Robert Pirsig | Buy this book
Tries to integrate science / technology with the Arts via a road trip theme
Any novels by Amor Towles by Amor Towles
Any novels by Amor Towles
by Amor Towles | Buy this book
This is arguably America's finest current fiction author
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Gwenny35 (Colchester)

Looking to discuss books and make new friends

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Kate (Southend-on-Sea)

Hi all! A 29yo public affairs professional with particular interests in history, literature, politics, international affairs and creative writing. I will shortly (all being well) be moving to the area just a short hop from my hometown and am looking for a way to socialise and make some friends in my new locale.

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