Book clubs in Essex

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

All listings in Essex

Unzilla (Harlow)

Hey! I'm a doctor with a passion for self development and reading. I'm here in Harlow temporarily and would love to know fellow readers around. Joining a book club would also push me to read more and make friends.

Elisabeth (Leigh-on-Sea)

I would love to join a book club locally

Sharon (Brentwood)

In 52 and recently moved to Brentwood. Interested in many genres. Trying to get back into the habit of reading on a regular basis.

RhiReads98 (Southend-on-Sea)

I'm Rhi, I'm 26yrs old. I like to read romance (light and dark) and spice. Easily influenced by all the books that are recommended on TikTok. I'm very much a hermit and looking to step outside my comfort zone and meet people with a similar interest.

Samantha (Braintree)

Hi I am Samantha and I’ve lived in Braintree for 15 years, I am an avid reader and looking for a book club in the day that fits in with work and children. Most book clubs are evenings which isn’t great for me as I start work at 5am. I enjoy horror, historical fiction, crime,. Smut and more! I am a big Stephen king fan and would love to find people to meet up and create a book club with in Braintree.

Madison (Hornchurch)

I love reading romance books, as well as medical books mainly doctors real life stories! Would love to discuss books and make new friends!!

Kirsty (Maldon)

I've very much enjoyed being part of a book group as it has encouraged me to read a range of authors and genres. I'm always surprised how many different view points there can be on each book! I've now moved locations and would love to meet and discuss with others locally.

Kirsty recommends:

The Names

by Florence Knapp | Learn more and buy

Just finished this thought provoking book considering the impact of a single decision when choosing a name

allyreads18 (Romford)

Interested in all genres!

Catherine (Westcliff-on-Sea)

Hi. I’ve just moved into the area and looking forward to join a book club. I’m interested in romance, mysteries / murder, and espionage

ReaderLou90 (Stanford-le-Hope)

Im a 30 (something) year old woman who is a proud book worm! I'm an absolute romance girl....give me ice hockey, actually any other sports (ha), cowboy books etc! Love them! Nothing better than a cuppa & a good book!

mandy.louise (Braintree)

Single female 37. Looking to join a book club in or around Braintree/Colchester. Always been a big reader, open to genre but my favourites are probably thrillers and fantasy and would like to meet new people who are also big readers.

mandy.louise recommends:

One Step Too Far

by Lisa Gardner | Learn more and buy

Great locked room style thriller

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

MRSH (Brentwood)

Love reading but rarely get the time. Would love to get back into it. 48, living in Brentwood and would like to meet like minded people. Currently reading the Booker Prize winning Flesh by David Szalay.

Eloise (Southend-on-Sea)

I am 22 and really enjoying reading. I love reading Russian classics and most other types of classics. Horrors, science fiction or fantasy (GOT’s, Poppy Wars, Mistborn). Looking to make friends with the same love of reading

Eloise recommends:

Count of Monte Cristo

by Alexander Dumas | Learn more and buy

Everything. It’s a slow burn but in the best way possible. This is a well thought out revenge and all roads lead to the Count

Maddiexwithers (Leigh-on-Sea)

Really want to meet new people, (I’m 18) especially if they can put up with a lot of book talk! I love romance, poetry and I dabble in abit of fantasy :))

Maddiexwithers recommends:

The ritual

by Shantel tessier | Learn more and buy

It’s dark, (smut) *cough,cough but shows that love can seriously soften up some dark people

K (Witham (Essex))

I would like to meet and read, char about books love lots of different authors

Lauren (Southminster)

I'm Lauren, I mostly enjoy romance and fantasy, but often enjoy a good murder mystery too. I'd like to connect with other book worms in my area, though I'm a bit of a slow reader so I'll do my best to keep up lol

Lauren recommends:

The Magician's Guild

by Trudi Canavan | Learn more and buy

This book is very tense and exciting, I didn't want to put it down. The worldbuilding is so easy to follow, the characters are great and the plot has a really good pacing to it.

Emma (Southend-on-Sea)

37y/o. Enjoy a mix of fiction and non-fiction. Currently reading; The Book that Held her Heart, Lord of the Rings (Two Towers), The Wide Wide Sea

Emma recommends:

A bright moon for fools

by Jasper Gibson | Learn more and buy

it lures you into security with its dark humour and then hits you

Millie Marie (Clacton-on-Sea)

I love romance and fantasy. Authors like Ana huang and Lucy score. Fourth wing and the actor series. Would love some book friends!

SoniaS (Grays Thurrock)

Hello! I recently moved to the area and looking to meet some new friends. I'm in my mid-30's and enjoy reading and listening to audiobooks. My go to genres are romance, cozy crime, period dramas and comedy, but I'm also interested in exploring new genres.

SoniaS recommends:

Confessions of a Forty-Something F*** Up

by Alexandra Potter | Learn more and buy

Hilarious, relatable, makes you smile and laugh. A comfortable read, it's a hug in a book and the writing makes you feel like your on Nells journey with her.