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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Spicy Fantasy (Southend-on-Sea)

Exploring Spicy Fantasy books. Open to recommendations.

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Maddie (Braintree)

Hi, I'm Maddie. I'm 27 and looking to be able to enthuse about books with others. I have recently moved into the area so would be nice to make some local friends. I read quite a lot of fantasy, romance and greek mythology but some of my favourite books are from other genres.

Maddie recommends:

Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon
Glorious Exploits
by Ferdia Lennon | Buy this book
It is funny and shocking and heart-wrenching all at the same time.
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Emily H (Westcliff-on-Sea)

I am Emily and I am 32, and I live in Southend but I do drive. I have got back into reading over the last couple of years and would love to meet other like-minded people to share my enthusiasm with. I like fantasy, romance, thrillers, murder mystery, all sorts really.

Emily H recommends:

A Court of Silver Flames  by Sarah J Maas
A Court of Silver Flames
by Sarah J Maas | Buy this book
It's my favourite Sarah J Maas book, and she was the first author to really introduce me to Spicy Fantasy. I was normally a Tattooist of Auschwitz/historical fiction/thriller reader. But she has really ignited my Passion for reading again
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Phoebe (Leigh-on-Sea)

Hello I’m Phoebe :) I’m 25 and just moved to Essex. I’m looking for fellow readers who want to expand their tastes. I’m up for coffee meet ups and long walks about the books we have read.

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Liv (Rayleigh)

I enjoy reading thrillers and mysteries but I am open to reading romance books I just need recommendations on finding that right one to start with. Please feel free to message me I would love to talk to people about books!!

Liv recommends:

The phantom child  by AJ WILLS
The phantom child
by AJ WILLS | Buy this book
Perfect thriller, page turner and keeps you guessing to the very end!
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Josie (Harlow)

32. Mostly read horror and some literary fiction. Love to meet other readers and make friends.

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Sarah (Chelmsford)

I love reading, and would love to chat with people about books. I like reading romance and fantasy plus a combination of these. But i will give anything a try as long as it has a good plot line

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Rachel (Wickford)

Hi! I'm Rachel, I'm 24 and looking to make some friends who love to read and maybe even start a book club :) I love fantasy & romantasy and romance, but I'll try pretty much any genre!

Rachel recommends:

Quicksilver by Callie Hart
Quicksilver
by Callie Hart | Buy this book
Quicksilver is about a mortal girl that finds herself caught up in a war between the Fae and the Vampires.
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Myriam (Frinton-on-Sea)

Good afternoon I am fairly flexible when it comes to genres although I do not enjoy 'Court Cases' books. I was recently widowed and was a full-time carer for my husband for the past 3 years which I found very isolating. I would welcome meeting like-minded people to discover and discuss a variety of books. I would like to meet once a week if possible I look forward to hearing from you. Regards Myriam Ayling

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richard (Woodford Green)

Looking for new book recommendations and to meet new people

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Scott (Rayleigh)

34, avid book reader. Interested in both fiction and non-fiction, predominantly enjoy reading horror, dystopian, apocalyptic and sci-fi but will pretty much read anything other than romance. Interested in a like minded reader/club who can help recommend/exchange and chat about books

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Amber Jade (Harlow)

28 year old, mum of 3 girls! Looking at making some book friends around my area, I love fantasy/romance especially some SMUT! 🤫 currently reading tog! I have just made a booktok account @ambersworldofbooks 🥰📚

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Lulu (Billericay)

I am retired 68 and looking to join a book club in my area, I would like to meet new people with the same love of books, I like reading autobiographies and books with a lighthearted theme

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Jackie (Barking)

Hi, love to read (obviously) ...love Anne Tyler, Patrick Gale, Mick Herron, Kate Atkinson, Jonathan Coe, Tana French, Elizabeth Strout, Maggie K Farrell and lots more. Would like to join a monthly book club in the East London area.

Jackie recommends:

Facing The Tank by Patrick Gale
Facing The Tank
by Patrick Gale | Buy this book
Unique characters brought together and uniquely written.
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Recentlyretiered (Brentwood)

I enjoy reading and have recently retired and would like to join an online reading group

Recentlyretiered recommends:

10 minutes and 38 seconds
by Elif Shafak | Buy this book
Human bondage.
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Aris (Colchester)

Hi I am Aris. Im in my mid 30s and I enjoy reading non- fiction books, biographies, science related books and the occasional sci-fi or mystery/suspense fiction. Would love to meet new people, meet online/ f2f and join/start a monthly book club!

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Kirsty (Colchester)

Hi, I’m Kirsty, 30 years old. I love reading, mostly fantasy and sci-fi but also love a romance or something spicy! Looking for friends to meet up with in my local area and chat books, even maybe make a book club together

Kirsty recommends:

The adventures of Amina Al Sarifi
by Shannon chakraborty | Buy this book
Mother gets roped back into her old life when a mother of a former crewmate offers her a job of a lifetime
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Nalan x (Southend-on-Sea)

I like to read, but I find myself only reading during the holidays. I would like to change that. I tend to read rom coms as they are easy and I don’t need to think too much. I would love to chat through some books and receive as well as give some recommendations xx

Nalan x recommends:

Forever Amber  by Kathleen Winsor
Forever Amber
by Kathleen Winsor | Buy this book
Story about an incredible young woman born to nobility out of wedlock. Some lovely nods to history. I read it every few years.
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Jess (Hornchurch)

Hi, I’m Jess, I’m 31 and love a good book! I’d love to join a book club to meet new people and make some friends and to be able to share a hobby I love, with others who enjoy it to, would be truly wonderful!

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Alice Mazarot (Colchester)

I’m 31, I like cats, Taylor Swift, and spicy books. I’m into romance, fantasy (any combination of the two), and the spicier the better! I’m looking to connect with other people with similar book tastes to me, make some friends, and maybe even start a monthly club?

Alice Mazarot recommends:

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
Butcher & Blackbird
by Brynne Weaver | Buy this book
Funny, spicy, dark, what’s not to love.
Flock  by Kate Stewart
Flock
by Kate Stewart | Buy this book
I just love this series. As is often the case, the first one is the slowest, but the next two, oh my.
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