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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Jessie (Leigh-on-Sea)

Romance, thriller, mystery and fantasy

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Jen (Laindon)

I am 40 years old and a big reader, I studied writing at uni and still dabble a bit when I can find the time. I read every day and enjoy many different genres, from Haruki Murakami to Stephen King. I would like to join a book club to have discussions with people who also love books and hopefully make some friends locally.

Jen recommends:

The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
The House of the Spirits
by Isabel Allende | Buy this book
This book introduced me to the genre of magical realism which I absolutely love, so it will always have a spacial place in my heart.
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Itra (Woodford Green)

I’m an avid book lover who’s always ready to get lost in a captivating story. Some of my all-time favorites include The Alchemist for its timeless wisdom, The Book Thief for its haunting beauty, and The Nightingale for its emotional depth. I’m also a big fan of page-turning thrillers by Riley Sager and the emotional rollercoasters crafted by Colleen Hoover.

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Pat (Hockley)

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

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Ryan (Epping)

I am 22 years old and live in the Epping/Theydon/Loughton area. Having not read as much these past few years, I would love to get back into a good book. Mainly into historical, non-fiction and fictional crime stories, but very much open to other genres on my way back into reading. Would love to maybe start a new book club for all tastes of interests with others looking to be part of one too.

Ryan recommends:

Inside Alcatraz: My Time on the Rock by Jim Quillen
Inside Alcatraz: My Time on the Rock
by Jim Quillen | Buy this book
The book presents a very honest, personal experience of being in one of the most notorious prisons in US history. It covers the author's upbringing and then moves into his time at Alcatraz, highlighting how he got there, and what life was really like on the Rock. Highly recommend to any non-fiction reader.
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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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Brenda (Ilford)

Would love to find a local book group that meets once a month in a cosy pub/cafe if possible. Live in Barkingside so Chigwell would work or Wanstead. Love to read psychological thrillers - can't find a local group, hoping to hear from fellow bookworms!

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Pat (Braintree)

I’m retired. Love gardening and travelling. Reading books is a joy - especially if they are good stories. I used to belong to a local book club but it closed due to the Pandemic,

Pat recommends:

Worth Dying for. by Lee Child
Worth Dying for.
by Lee Child | Buy this book
Everything.
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Patricia (Braintree)

I’m a pensioner who is still active. There used to be a book group at the local Braintree library until the Pandemic when it closed. Since then I have spoken to the Librarian who was completely unhelpful. Apparently no book clubs are currently running which is such a shame.

Patricia recommends:

Worth Dying for. by Lee Child
Worth Dying for.
by Lee Child | Buy this book
Everything.
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Aaran (Colchester)

Love deep fiction, anything to distract me from the real world. Looking for people who loves reading as much as i do

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Judy (Frinton-on-Sea)

We are looking at moving to Kirby Cross from Cheshunt in Hertfordshire. I’m concerned I won’t find enough things of interest to keep me busy & social.

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Zain (Leigh-on-Sea)

My name's Zain, I'm 24, my go-to genre's are thriller and fantasy but a good front cover is usually enough to interest me. I'd love to meet people to discuss books and recs, or to just meet new people for coffee, activities or a pint!

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Unzilla (Harlow)

Hey! I'm a doctor with a passion for self development and reading. I'm here in Harlow temporarily and would love to know fellow readers around. Joining a book club would also push me to read more and make friends.

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Arby (Epping)

Would like to join a book club and would like to know where and when chapters and chatters meet please.

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Piper (Harlow)

Hi... I love romance books(they're normally sapphic but I love m/f ones too!). I'm still finding myself and finding what i love to read - so i'm really down to read any genre. I don't have any friends who love to read so I would just love to talk about books with other people(because at the moment I rant to my cats about what I read lol) =D

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KINGA (Grays Thurrock)

Hi, my name is Kinga. I'm a Retail store manager, looking to join a local book club to meet like minded people. I like reading and listening to audiobooks. Mainly I read fictional stories, love murder mysteries but also enjoy historical books as well.

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JoshLad (Braintree)

Looking to meet like-minded people. I’m a big fan of Knausgaard and Petterson, amongst others. If you know about Better than Food on YouTube then you and I will get on just fine.

JoshLad recommends:

Out Stealing Horses  by Per Petterson
Out Stealing Horses
by Per Petterson | Buy this book
The father-son relationship in this book is interesting and hart-warming, which only makes the end of the book more perplexing. The scenes described throughout are also just very comforting, a great read all round.
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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 | Buy this book
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 | Buy this book
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 | Buy this book
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 | Buy this book
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 | Buy this book
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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Lucy (Harlow)

Hello! I love all types of fiction, currently working through the stacks (multiple) of unread books on my shelves, looking for a book club for recommendations and new opinions. :)

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Rob (Hornchurch)

Love to read and think joining a book club would be a good way to share my passion for reading with new and interesting people. I will pretty much read any genre. Haven't been able to find a book club in the local area so would be nice if someone could point me in the right direction

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