Book clubs in Essex

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

All listings in Essex

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.

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 | Buy this book

Such an interesting novel with twists and so well written

T (Southend-on-Sea)

Hi, I’m 24, and I enjoy most types of fiction. Looking to meet some people who I can get along with, and have some common interests with

Kerrie (Basildon)

I’m Kerrie, I like to read romance and romantasy, occasionally I enjoy a good thriller or dark romance. Looking to make friends who enjoy reading and broaden my reading genre

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 | Buy this book

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.

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.

Demi Homewood (Basildon)

I’ve been reading since 2018 and I try to read a bit of everything. Romance, fantasy, thriller, general fiction and memoirs. I would love to meet people who has the same reading tastes as me!

Demi Homewood recommends:

one day

by David nicholls | Buy this book

I remember being so upset finishing this book and I just loved the story. I feel i want to reread it already!

Sunny (Billericay)

Hi Everyone, I love reading the classics and still working my way through, would love to mix that up with newer reads... open to most genres but generally prefer fiction. Looking for an "inperson" book club in central london / square mile to make friends, meet up and discuss books. In my early forties and work in the city. Sunny

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 | Buy this book

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.

Harry (Epping)

I used to love reading as a teenager, and now that I’m older, I’m hoping to reconnect with that passion. I enjoy classics, crime fiction, a bit of history and politics. I’d love to join a book club — even if it’s just a casual virtual meet-up once a week — to share thoughts, stay motivated, and vote on what to read next.

Prem (Chelmsford)

I am interested in reading thrillers, self help and social/philosophical books. I would like to join a group that I can share my interest and love of reading which I have not had sufficient time for whilst raising my family and working but now have - so would like to meet new people who are like-minded.

Jodifrancis (Harlow)

Predominantly fantasy reader but open to other genres.

Lauren (Harlow)

Im a book worm and a crafter too. Love both hobbies but I love reading more.

Lauren recommends:

Mistborn

by Brandon sanderson | Buy this book

Unique world building , unbelievable plot twists, emotional and it's written by Brandon Sanderson

Dungeon crawler carl

by Matt Dinniman | Buy this book

LitRPG book. Hilarious. The audiobook book to this makes it so much better

Shadow Hunters

by Cassandra Clare | Buy this book

All the shadow hunter books (20 in the main series) . They are just heart wrenching , exciting, past paced and great story line.

The Poppy Wars

by R F Kuang | Buy this book

If you like emotionally damaging books this is for you . Want your heart wrenched out of your chest read an RF Kuang book. this is just top tier writing.

Blood Over Bright Haven

by M L Wang | Buy this book

The same author as The Sword Of Kaigen. Another author that likes to emotionally damage yoj. This one of the best dark acadamia books I've read in a while.

Lauren (Harlow)

Book addict. Love of all fantasy books but I will read other genres. Looking to connect with other book worms, so I can laugh and cry about my current reads. Looking to make friends with same the hobby.

Lauren recommends:

Mistborn

by Brandon sanderson | Buy this book

Unique world building , unbelievable plot twists, emotional and it's written by Brandon Sanderson

Dungeon crawler carl

by Matt Dinniman | Buy this book

LitRPG book. Hilarious. The audiobook book to this makes it so much better

Shadow Hunters

by Cassandra Clare | Buy this book

All the shadow hunter books (20 in the main series) . They are just heart wrenching , exciting, past paced and great story line.

The Poppy Wars

by R F Kuang | Buy this book

If you like emotionally damaging books this is for you . Want your heart wrenched out of your chest read an RF Kuang book. this is just top tier writing.

Blood Over Bright Haven

by M L Wang | Buy this book

The same author as The Sword Of Kaigen. Another author that likes to emotionally damage yoj. This one of the best dark acadamia books I've read in a while.

Evie 🦥 (Southend-on-Sea)

I am 18 years old. My favourite genres are romance, literary fiction and thrillers.

Lottie (Westcliff-on-Sea)

Looking to meet like-minded people in the area, I enjoy reading fiction and non-fiction and I work for a publishing house.

Abi (Southend-on-Sea)

I’m 20 years old and absolutely love reading. My favourite genres are romance and thrillers, but I also read fantasy often. I don’t have any friends that read so I’m looking to make friends with someone with the same hobby. I also love cafes and bookshops!

Jessie (Leigh-on-Sea)

Romance, thriller, mystery and fantasy

Jen (Laindon)

I am 40 years old and a big reader, I studied writing at uni and still dabble a bit when I can find the time. I read every day and enjoy many different genres, from Haruki Murakami to Stephen King. I would like to join a book club to have discussions with people who also love books and hopefully make some friends locally.