Book clubs in Essex

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

All listings in Essex

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 | Learn more and buy

Everything.

Gwenny35 (Colchester)

Looking to discuss books and make new friends

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 🥰📚

Violeta (Basildon)

used to read a lot, now, life gets in the way, but I would love to get back to it. I believe it would help if this were spurred by like-minded people :)

Shannon (Braintree)

I've always read books on and off throughout my life and can be a slow reader especially if I can't get into the book. I started with the "classics", then went to crime and thriller and have recently found my way to romantasy, which might be my favourite so far. I'd like to meet like minded people who I can chat to about the books I'm loving and get recommendations for further reading.

Strange Books for Strange People (Rayleigh)

Where we read books that push the boundaries of normality; you may feel uncomfortable, unsettled or totally infatuated.

George (Southend-on-Sea)

Hey I’m George 30, I’m ex Army, I’m looking to start reading books, my genre of choice would be more war and dark passages sort of like Dante’s Inferno which I have read.

Booked Up! (Loughton)

We read from Time Magazine's All-Time 100 Novels so that we always have interesting book to read and discuss, it’s a mix of genres so something for everyone (at some point). If you don’t want to read the book of the month I suggest reading something else by the same author or picking something of the same genre by a different author so you can add another viewpoint into the discussion. The point of the group isn’t just to read things you wouldn’t usually – it’s also to have interesting discussions when we get together. We meet on the fourth Wednesday evening of each month at The Standard, 126 High Road, Loughton. There is parking to the side and behind the pub, we arrive at 7pm and start book talk at 7:15pm. If you are interested in coming along message bookedupreadinggroup@outlook.com The group is a mix of people so you won’t always see the same people every month – which adds to the flavour of our discussions. February 2026 The Great Gatsby F Scott Fitzgerald March 2026 Lord of The Flies William Golding April 2026 Animal Farm George Orwell May 2026 Catch 22 Joseph Heller June 2026 The Grapes of Wrath John Steinbeck July 2026 Gone with The Wind Margaret Mitchell August 2026 Slaughter House 5 Kurt Vonnegut September 2026 One Flew Over The Cuckoos next Ken Kesey October 2026 A Clockwork Orange Anthony Burgess

Abbie (Billericay)

Hi, I’m 25 and an avid reader. Open to lots of different genres but mostly read thrillers and romance!

Koko (Romford)

I’m open to different genres but I enjoy romance, comedies, murder mysteries or psychological thrillers. Anything sweet and lighthearted is always a winner.

ella (Billericay)

27, enjoy sci fi and fantasy but open to anything! Looking for an in person group to make friends with similar interests

Alyson (Rayleigh)

Looking to join a friendly, relaxed book club. I haven’t read in a long time but looking to meet new people and start reading again xxx

Carole (Brentwood)

Social life needs expanding with range of books in my reading pile

Carole recommends:

The Crossing Place

by Elly Griffiths | Learn more and buy

Ruth Galloway, Forensic Archeologist is the main character, along with the Norfolk Marches. When an uncovered site first thought to contain ancient bones soon becomes a modern crime scene.

Elaina (Buckhurst Hill) (Buckhurst Hill)

I love reading but always fall in and out of reading stints. Looking for a group so I can get some recommendations! Currently on 3/5 of the ACOTAR series!

Jane (Frinton-on-Sea)

Hi bit of a loaner dont tend to mix alot and this has started to affect my mental health so looking to make friends. Mainly read thrillers but id happily try new books.

Karen (Walton on the Naze)

I read all kinds of genres. Looking to find some like minded people who love reading and maybe make some friends with similar interests

ElRi (Basildon)

I live in the Basildon area and have really been wanting to get back into reading, I am predominately into fantasy, thriller, but honestly anything! My friend when I was younger bought me the “books to read before you die” bookmark and I think this is what kickstarted my love!

Em (Wickford)

I love reading books and listening to audio books.

Laura (Barking)

Looking for a community to discuss books and expand my reading. Want a community that enjoys reading as much as I do. Enjoy reading - romance, fantasy, historical fiction, autobiographies to name a few. A bit about me - have been in London for the last 10 years. originally from Lithuania. Would love a community to discuss our favorite books.

Antonia (Leigh-on-Sea)

I’m a 28 year old woman looking to meet like minded people to discuss books of any and all genres. I have been a bookworm since I was 4 years old and would love to get to know people who love reading as much as I do :)