Book clubs in Essex

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

All listings in Essex

Trisha (Tilbury)

I am looking to join a group to get me out a bit. I enjoy reading most books accept horror. I am 56 years old . I drive so getting there is no problem.

Abbie (Billericay)

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

Dawn (Basildon)

Hi my name is Dawn,I am a 56 year old mature woman,who lives reading all genres of books, especially horror,and thrillers. I have been trying to find a local book club in the evening,as I work until 5 pm,don't get home until 6pm, and would like to sit amongst others who like myself enjoy reading,but also to discuss the book,and generally to chat to others.

Debdj (Romford)

I like a variety of genres, for me it’s about whether the story is good! I’d love to join a local book club.

Anj (Barking)

Hi, Anyone in barking looking for a book club? I like contemporary fiction, crime, sci fi and open to others. Message me if there are any existing book clubs or you want to set one up locally!

Fran (Billericay)

I’m 24 and I love anything romance and fantasy and just looking for some nice people to talk books with! Love talking theories or just recommending books :)

Izzye1997 (Westcliff-on-Sea)

I’m 27 and a new (ish) reader, mostly enjoy reading fantasy but have read a few classics etc. Would love to meet local, similar and chilled out people to make casual plans with! Local to Westcliff and Southend. And would love to have suggestions to diversify my reading! Love animals, food and being active and outdoors! But just as happy indoors in a cafe etc. I’d be happy to try and arrange a meet up once getting some people’s emails :)

Fluffybullets (Harlow)

Fantasy and Sci Fi mainly, currently making my way through the Wheel of Time series

Book O'Clock (Epping)

Very welcoming group with interests ranging from anything non-fiction, historical to great fiction and romance novels. We are a relatively new group with a starting size of 7 members, so would love for book lovers of all passions to join us. We are based across the Harlow, Epping and the Loughton area, but happy to expand in the local area. Please don't hesitate to get in contact and we can add you to our WhatsApp group. All the best.

Empress (Colchester)

Hiii I love to read books and I’d like people I can connect with,who like to read Any and every type of book. I’m in Colchester and happy to meet in a book club

Francesca (Stanford-le-Hope)

Looking to meet likeminded people and learn how to appreciate literature more deeply. Particularly interested in classics (i.e. antiquity) and philosophy but am a complete novice!

Bookish.Zara (Chelmsford)

I’m 24 and I love reading anything romance! I love a slow burn, spice, enemies to lovers and more spice lol. I literally just have one friend who also loves to read and it’ll be really nice to find someone to chat to and share thoughts about books and just have similar interests x

Sharon (Southend-on-Sea)

I love reading. Ill try any book genre. I love crime fiction and non fiction, stories with twists and turns and trying to guess the ending. I love a good series of books too.

Sharon recommends:

mayfield

by joy chambers | Buy this book

I haven't read many books twice but I am currently reading this one for a third time and still love it! Set in 19th to Australia.......this historical saga twists and wends depicting the life of Eve as she is torn between two men she loves.

Kaz (Grays Thurrock)

I love romantasy, romance books (including period romance, sports and cowboy romance)! I would love to meet some people who have similar book interests to have a chit chat about their thoughts on the same books and also to get recommendations.

Robert (Southend-on-Sea)

I am a local prolific author who writes in various genre ie Historical Fiction, Fictional Crime, Irish Romantic Fiction and short stories. I did until recently have four books published in the USA but alas my publisher contacted me and returned all rights back to me and cancelled my contracts?. Disappointed yet determined I intend to carry on writing since its a labour of love. I have so much knowledge to pass on to those struggling with writing and tips on how to avoid those scams and the vanity press. I am of course 80 years old but I have so many ideas in my head which may or may not help others?.Maybe a local book club or those who are like me a bit of an introvert?. Many Thanks Robert James Bridge Local Author.

Robert recommends:

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 | 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 | 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.

Mary (Billericay)

I'm quite shy, I'd like to meet new people with similar interests. I love a murder mystery or detective book.

Mary recommends:

Missing in portland

by C L Kelly | Buy this book

The crime, the twists and turns, the detail.

Tracey (Basildon)

I particularly enjoy crime and history books but I will read other genres. Looking to join a club

monaevisa (Grays Thurrock)

Hi! Over the past year, I’ve really gotten into romantasy, and I’ve been loving the mix of magical worlds and emotional storylines. I also enjoy general romance and crime/thriller novels—basically anything with strong characters and a plot that keeps me turning pages. I’m looking to join a book group to make friends, connect with others who enjoy reading as much as I do, discover new titles I might not pick up on my own, and have fun discussing different perspectives. I'd love to meet up about once a month if possible, and I’m open to both in-person and virtual chats.