Book clubs in Essex

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

All listings in Essex

Debs28 (Chelmsford)

I've recently retired and now I've got more free time so would like to get back to reading good books.

Kelly (Colchester)

I'm 36 and I love books, true crime, romance, comedy, autobiographys and so many others.

Alicja (Harlow)

27 and recently moved to the area. Hoping to find a local book club and make some new friends. Read a lot of non fiction but also partial to contemporary fiction.

Indy (Romford)

30 years old and loves fantasy romance!

Fern (Braintree)

Hello, I’m 22 and live locally and love to read, haven’t quite found my favourite genre yet and will read most things from romance to crime thrillers to non-fiction and everything in between, I’m looking to reach out and talk to people about the world of books along with hopefully making some new friends

Toni (Leigh-on-Sea)

Looking to join a book club to meet some new people. Favourite genres are fantasy and romance :)

Demmi (Epping)

Hi, I am 23 years old. I love to read romance books (mainly dark). I am looking to make new friends. If you like reading romance books and would like to be friends, message me.

Michael (Billericay)

Avid reader and audiobook listener, in my 50s. Live in Billericay. I like allsorts of fiction and non fiction. A few examples of recent favourites: The Essex Serpent and Enlightenment by Sarah Perry, Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen, Winchelsea by Alex Preston But I also love a good detective pager turner and historical fiction novel e.g. Robert Harris and Mick Herron

Michael recommends:

The Essex Serpent

by Sarah Perry | Buy this book

A great gothic story, set in the Essex salt mashes and waterways. Highly recommened, even if you don't know that part of the world.

Spicy Fantasy (Southend-on-Sea)

Exploring Spicy Fantasy books. Open to recommendations.

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 | Buy this book

It is funny and shocking and heart-wrenching all at the same time.

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 | 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

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.

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 | Buy this book

Perfect thriller, page turner and keeps you guessing to the very end!

Josie (Harlow)

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

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

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 | Buy this book

Quicksilver is about a mortal girl that finds herself caught up in a war between the Fae and the Vampires.

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

richard (Woodford Green)

Looking for new book recommendations and to meet new people

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

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 🥰📚