Book clubs in Essex

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

All listings in Essex

Emma (Rochford)

Would love to find a monthly book club, or someone locally to meet up and talk about books

Charlotte (Leigh-on-Sea)

Hey! I’m 28 and am looking for a book club to join where I can regularly meet up socialise and read recommended books with likeminded people! :-)

Natalie (Grays Thurrock)

29 Hi! I’m looking to join a book club in the area. I’m a big reader, and I’d love to connect with people who enjoy good stories, strong opinions, and maybe a little existential dread over tea/coffee

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 :)

Nikita (Brentwood)

Recently moved to the area and would like to meet people to discuss book recommendations!

Nikita recommends:

The Secret History

by Donna Tartt | Learn more and buy

Such an interesting novel with twists and so well written

Pauline (Hornchurch)

I read every evening & love a good psychological thriller, but do enjoy other genres. I would love to join a book club where we meet face to face & I have the opportunity to be challenged by others.

Emjay661 (Harlow)

My name's Emma, I'm 37 and I love reading fantasy, romantasy and other books that are based on true stories, I'm looking to join a book club and make new friends.

Emjay661 recommends:

Ink blood sister scribe

by Emma torzs | Learn more and buy

It's about magic books and it's really good so far

Laura B (Maldon)

I love reading and love even more chatting about a good book. Looking to expand my social circle near home.

RomaReads Publishing (Clacton-on-Sea)

I am a brand new traditional publisher who started up this publishing company to help fight the gatekeeping and corruption within the book industry however I can!

RomaReads Publishing recommends:

The Mysterious Disappearance of Marsha Boden

by Rosy Gee | Learn more and buy

A cosy crime mystery novel that really gets into the nitty-gritty of daily life as the residents of a sleepy village try to solve the mystery behind Marsha Boden's disappearance. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and soap-opera's such as Emmerdale.

Emma (Braintree)

Hi, I'm Emma, 19 years old. I moved to the area about a year ago and have done nothing but work, so I'm looking for a few friendly faces to talk about books with :) I usually read fantasy, historical fiction and magical realism, but honestly as long as the writing is to my taste I don't mind genres. I've been loving queer and religious themes recently

Emma recommends:

Crossroads

by Jonathan Franzen | Learn more and buy

it's sooo long, but really dives into the lives and changing views of each of the characters, something i often miss in contemporary fiction. The author explores the different mindsets of the siblings and parents of an american family, where the dad is a parish leader. obviously they all have a strong connection with religion and eachother. We follow them for a good few years, and i loved reading this because it really shows how people change. Even though they are siblings, growing up in the same house, they lead such different lives.

Aaron (Braintree)

Hi! I’m 28 and love reading a bit of everything — from classics to thrillers to fantasy. I’m open-minded with genres and really enjoy hearing other people’s thoughts on what they’re reading. There’s something great about seeing someone talk about a book they love. I’m looking for friendly, relaxed people to chat about books, share recommendations, and enjoy good conversations. Age isn’t a factor for me — I’m happy to connect with anyone who enjoys reading.

Viktoria (Saffron Walden)

Hi, my name is Viktoria and I am a big fantasy and romantasy book reader. I would love to find people with similar taste or joint book club who focus on fantasy/romantasy

Viktoria recommends:

The Ballad of Never After

by Stephanie Garber | Learn more and buy

The OUABH trilogy is my Roman Empire. I think of Jacks and Eva and the magnificent north everyday. What is so great about these books? Honestly I don’t know. All I know is that I connected so much with the characters the world and their adventures.

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 | Learn more and buy

Human bondage.

Jennifer JT (Hornchurch)

Hi :) I am a 23 year old who looks reading and discovering new books. I would like to meet new people and read new books :)

Em (Rayleigh)

Hi 👋🏻 I’m 25 and new to the area (Benfleet/Rayleigh), I’m looking to meet other girls with similar interests like reading! I mostly read fantasy & romance, but I can also dig a philosophy, personal development, or science book. Or a language book (beginner Spanish & I’m learning Irish) :) I’d love to grab a coffee/tea and chat about a book!

Daisy (Harlow)

Love to read and emerge myself in a good book!

Helen (Harlow)

I like reading and would like to join a book club to meet and chat and read more books. I love both fiction and non fiction.

Helen recommends:

Perfume

by Patrick Suskind | Learn more and buy

The vivid picture the author paints of Paris through sense of smell.

Ireane (Chelmsford)

I love reading fiction and non fiction , looking to meet new people with similar interest including reading . I have just recently taken retirement so doing lots of different types of hobbies.

Helena (Southend-on-Sea)

27 y/o looking to join a local book club and meet new people to discuss books and general chat. I get through a couple of books a month and would love to share this with others. Romance, thriller, fantasy I read all genres!