Book clubs in Essex

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

All listings in Essex

Mac94 (Harlow)

I love psychological thrillers, murder mystery, historical fiction and tragicomedy. I'd love to meet new people, make friends and talk about great books and other interests.

Mac94 recommends:

Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine

by Gail Honeyman | Buy this book

It's okay to break down walls built by grief and trauma. It's okay to say you're not okay. Simple acts of kindness, even by complete strangers can help you do that. I love the author's depiction of the main character in this. Eleanor is tragic yet witty, you can see she has gumption but her morbid routine stops her from doing anything positive with it. This is because she feels unworthy of anything better in life, it is fate and the help of strangers that helps her change that view of herself.

Mru (Colchester)

I'm looking to get inspired to read some new books! I usually enjoy suspense, thrillers, and romance, but I'd love to branch out and discover some great recommendations for non-fiction too.

Annie (Chelmsford)

Keen to learn and develop

Kay (Brentwood)

Hiya! I am new to Brentwood, just moved here! Would love to make new friends who love to read!

Kay recommends:

The Power of Now

by Eckhart Tolle | Buy this book

Focus on the present moment and how we can better understand ourselves spiritually.

Bex (Epping)

I'm currently into romance / fantasy books, and I also enjoy historical fiction, cosy crime and chick flicks. I'd love to meet new people and become introduced to different genres of books that I might not have considered before.

Bex recommends:

The Green Mile

by Stephen King | Buy this book

I read this book years ago, and it's always the one I recommend to anybody who asks. I couldn't put it down!

Lizzie (Clacton-on-Sea)

I just love sharing what folk think of their books and reading !

MARTIN (Southend-on-Sea)

I'm a Nabokov fan. I enjoy magic realism.

MARTIN recommends:

Pale Fire

by Vladimir Nabokov | Buy this book

It's a suspenseful yet interpretative piece.

Bookreader84 (Woodford Green)

Hi I’m in my 30’s a female and looking for a book group near me that is friendly and wants to discuss a wide range of books. I like thrillers, romance and horrors mainly but I am happy to read anything! My all time favourites are the silent patient, the family upstairs and first wife’s shadow. My new favourite author is Adele Parks. I would prefer a book club with only females. I’m a mother with 2 young kids and really want to get back into reading and do something just for myself for a change!

Bookreader84 recommends:

First wife’s shadow

by Adele parks | Buy this book

Absolutely thrilling! I could not put it down.

Laura (Barking)

Looking for a community to discuss books and expand my reading. Want a community that enjoys reading as much as I do. Enjoy reading - romance, fantasy, historical fiction, autobiographies to name a few. A bit about me - have been in London for the last 10 years. originally from Lithuania. Would love a community to discuss our favorite books.

Tomo61 (Hockley)

I like books but find I’m not reading would like to get reading again

Ash81 (Basildon)

43 year old guy,love science fiction, classics, horror..love getting all snug to read a book to take you somewhere new. Live discussing the arts and books in particular. Prose, poetry...Looking for friends to discuss literature as none of my friends like it unfortunately

Ash81 recommends:

Klara and the Sun

by Kazoo Ishiguro | Buy this book

Just superb..don't want to spoil it

Klara and the Sun

by Kazoo Ishiguro | Buy this book

Just superb..don't want to spoil it

conxreads (Basildon)

I am book obsessed! I love romance fiction and getting into Fantasy!

conxreads recommends:

Powerless

by Lauren Roberts | Buy this book

I could not put it down!

Hopeless

by Colleen Hoover | Buy this book

Sooooo good! One of my favs

Maria (Braintree)

I have always been a lover of books, ever since I was a kid at school. My favourites used to be romantic novels especially by Denise Robins. However now that I am retired, I tend to read more thrillers and crime stories. I also like to meet other like-minded readers as I am also a sociable person and want to make new friends.

Maria recommends:

Someone we know

by Shari Lapena | Buy this book

It was a page turner and just gripping.Definitely kept me going through thr night. Story was extremely interesting and wanting me to know more. There was a twist at the end which added to my enjoyment.

Dayna (Harlow)

29 year old single mum who finds any opportunity to read a book. Anything fantasy/romance is right up my street. Looking to talk to other people with similar interests and share my love of reading. Currently making my way through the throne of glass series.

Ohdayna (Harlow)

I'm 29 and a single mum who finds any opportunity to read a good book. I love reading anything fantasy or romance. I would love to join a book group to talk to other people with similar interests.

Samantha (Chelmsford)

As my children have grown older and I have more free time I have loved getting back into reading. I would also like to increase my social circle/activities.

Sarah (Leigh-on-Sea)

Hi, I’m Sarah, 55yrs young. I moved to Leigh on Sea for love 4 years ago and although the love didn’t last, my passion for reading stayed strong! I would really like to find/start a book club in the area. I enjoy all kinds of books and have a list of 1000 books to read before I die. I’m half way through! ☺️ I wouldn’t mind hosting books, wine and cheese nights or join an existing group.

Sarah recommends:

The Graveyard Book

by Neil Gaiman | Buy this book

Although this is a book written for the teens, this is a wonderful story for all ages. It’s the story of a boy called Nobody “bod” who is left in a graveyard as a baby after his parents are killed and is raised by the ghosts.

Weaveworld

by Clive Barker | Buy this book

It’s a fantasy book about a magical world hidden in a tapestry but with the usual Clive Barker twist.

In cold blood

by Truman Capote | Buy this book

It details the 1959 murders of four members of the Clutter family in the small farming community of Holcomb, Kansas. It took Capote over 6 years to write.

Diane (Frinton-on-Sea)

To meet people who love reading and get to meet local people.

Diane recommends:

So many favourites

by Various | Buy this book

All have something that gets you hooked

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Ace (Southend-on-Sea)

I like to have deep and meaningful conversation thats enganging i dont enjoy small talk.

Ace recommends:

A practical guide to sorcery

by Azelea Ellis | Buy this book

the start drags on but i love the misunderstandings in the book how the mc needs to pretend to be a strong sorceress to protect herself.

Ace2024 (Southend-on-Sea)

i love reading books however i dont have many friends who share my hobby. i want to meet likeminded people to discuss books with. my favorite genre is fantasy romance something magical also sci fi i love talking about magic systems understanding characters and their motives. i also enjoy writing as a hobby so i am trying to find a community of people to share these interests with.