Book clubs in Essex

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

All listings in Essex

Lulu (Billericay)

I am retired 68 and looking to join a book club in my area, I would like to meet new people with the same love of books, I like reading autobiographies and books with a lighthearted theme

Jackie (Barking)

Hi, love to read (obviously) ...love Anne Tyler, Patrick Gale, Mick Herron, Kate Atkinson, Jonathan Coe, Tana French, Elizabeth Strout, Maggie K Farrell and lots more. Would like to join a monthly book club in the East London area.

Jackie recommends:

Facing The Tank

by Patrick Gale | Buy this book

Unique characters brought together and uniquely written.

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 | Buy this book

Human bondage.

Aris (Colchester)

Hi I am Aris. Im in my mid 30s and I enjoy reading non- fiction books, biographies, science related books and the occasional sci-fi or mystery/suspense fiction. Would love to meet new people, meet online/ f2f and join/start a monthly book club!

Kirsty (Colchester)

Hi, I’m Kirsty, 30 years old. I love reading, mostly fantasy and sci-fi but also love a romance or something spicy! Looking for friends to meet up with in my local area and chat books, even maybe make a book club together

Kirsty recommends:

The adventures of Amina Al Sarifi

by Shannon chakraborty | Buy this book

Mother gets roped back into her old life when a mother of a former crewmate offers her a job of a lifetime

Nalan x (Southend-on-Sea)

I like to read, but I find myself only reading during the holidays. I would like to change that. I tend to read rom coms as they are easy and I don’t need to think too much. I would love to chat through some books and receive as well as give some recommendations xx

Nalan x recommends:

Forever Amber

by Kathleen Winsor | Buy this book

Story about an incredible young woman born to nobility out of wedlock. Some lovely nods to history. I read it every few years.

Jess (Hornchurch)

Hi, I’m Jess, I’m 31 and love a good book! I’d love to join a book club to meet new people and make some friends and to be able to share a hobby I love, with others who enjoy it to, would be truly wonderful!

Alice Mazarot (Colchester)

I’m 31, I like cats, Taylor Swift, and spicy books. I’m into romance, fantasy (any combination of the two), and the spicier the better! I’m looking to connect with other people with similar book tastes to me, make some friends, and maybe even start a monthly club?

Alice Mazarot recommends:

Butcher & Blackbird

by Brynne Weaver | Buy this book

Funny, spicy, dark, what’s not to love.

Flock

by Kate Stewart | Buy this book

I just love this series. As is often the case, the first one is the slowest, but the next two, oh my.

Lucy (Basildon)

21 year old female. Love thrillers, romances, romantasy, etc. looking for some girls that are as book obsessed as me !! Instagram lucyperrin_.

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 | Buy this book

Great locked room style thriller

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.

LucyJane96 (Harlow)

28 years old and looking to make some reading friends. I love fantasy, fluffy romance and dark romance, reverse harem style books. Read around 60 books this year and just want someone to talk to and share good recs with :) Connect with me on Goodreads Lucy The Book Nerd

LucyJane96 recommends:

Den of vipers

by K. A. Knight | Buy this book

It's a standalone reverse harem with some dark scenes. It's not the best written book but it's funny and I jusy genuinely enjoy it

Throne of Glass

by Sarah J Maas | Buy this book

Absolutely loved this series. It does get a little dull for a book in the middle but soooo worth finishing! Obsessed. Wished I could start it from scratch

Mujtahid (Romford)

A reader of non-fiction books.

Marie (Loughton)

I’m Marie and I am interested in joining a book club. I love reading and since having my daughter 3 years ago I feel like I have no time for myself, so would love to join a group

Robin (Brentwood)

Hello, my name is Rob. I am 49. I've been reading all my life (I have kept every book I have read since I was 25, all proudly displayed on shelves in my bedroom). I've been reading a lot of popular science lately, but I think I've covered most genres by now. I've always had a soft spot for a classic whodunnit. I have Multiple Sclerosis and use a wheelchair. I'd like to join a group of fellow readers and meet people for stimulating conversation. Email me: robbiebob38@gmail.com

Robin recommends:

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

by Neil deGrasse Tyson | Buy this book

Stars, planets, black holes, telescopes

James (Colchester)

Hi I'm James and I'm 29. I want to get more into reading as I need a new hobby. I like thrillers and books with plenty of witty humour. Looking to discuss books and make new friends. Open to any book recommendations!