Book clubs in Essex

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

All listings in Essex

Dani (Basildon)

Hi! I recently moved to Basildon and the area is completely new to me. I was looking for a book club and ended up here. :) In my 20s I used to read lots of fantasy and classic literature, now (30 something) I mostly read fiction, self development, thriller and romance books but I am a bookworm at heart and very open minded about recommendations! Would love to meet new people that share my love for books and art in general, maybe create a new book club at the local library or coffee shops. Feel free to message me if you’d be interested to form a book club in Basildon ☺️

Dani recommends:

Butter

by Asako Yuzuki | Learn more and buy

What’s there not to love about this book? Left me hanging for the whole 500+ pages!

Women living deliciously

by Florence Given | Learn more and buy

This book inspires women to be the most authentic version of themselves. I love the author and she is a true inspiration for me!

Bharathwaj (Billericay)

I am a sixth form student. I use to read a lot. Recently due to busy study schedule, I lost interest in reading. I want to meet like minded people who has same interest who can motivate me so i can get back to my reading habits.

BookDragon83 (Dagenham)

I have quite an eclectic taste in books, I am currently in my Romantasy Era. I enjoy the classics, Austen, Bronte, Dickens and still love a bit of young adult Romantasy too. I love collecting sprayed edge books but also enjoy reading on my kindle and personalising it with inserts and stickers. Would love to discuss books and recommendations to add to my ever growing TBR.

Lils (Basildon)

Love reading all sorts of genres! I do prefer Science fiction and a good zombie book! However, a gripping book is all I need. Looking to meet new people and share similar interests!

Lils recommends:

Coldbrook

by Tim Lebbon | Learn more and buy

The book takes you to another world. Your world no longer exists when you’re reading. It’s gripping, it’s sexy in a weird way and it’s honestly hands down the best book I’ve read. I’ve read it 3 times now!

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.

L (Halstead)

Looking to join a local book group, I enjoy a variety of books and would like to meet others to discuss and who have similiar interests.

Sundanceski (Walton on the Naze)

Looking for an interesting group to help me with motivation to read more

C (Rayleigh)

Laura (Halstead)

Recently got back into reading (LOVE a crime thriller but open to anything) and looking to join a book group

Alison (Southend-on-Sea)

Hi, I’m 46 and live in Southend. I love reading psychological thrillers and romantic fiction with a twist. Looking for book recommendations and to chat to new people.

meganwing (Rayleigh)

I love the goldfinch by Donna Tartt

Adam Giles (Clacton-on-Sea)

I am a 26 year old primary school teacher from Clacton. I have recently been getting into Greek mythology retellings and other greek mythology inspired novels and would love to connect with people on a similar journey’

Adam Giles recommends:

Aphrodite in Pieces

by Lauren J. A. Bear | Learn more and buy

A beautiful retelling of the story of Aphrodite, painting her as more than just the goddess of love, but as a complex and fascinating individual with a tragic history.

JoeBloggs76 (Colchester)

Hello - hope you are well. I like reading but I always struggle to find new or interesting books to read. I’m hoping to find like minded people who can recommend good reads. I like reading sci-fi, fantasy books, crime - thrillers anything good really. I’m quite sociable and would enjoy meeting up.

JoeBloggs76 recommends:

Dark Matter

by Blake Crouch | Learn more and buy

What a ride!

Ruby (Saffron Walden)

in my early 20s love reading romance but wanting to broaden my horizons last read was daydreamer by Hannah Grace. Would love to connect!

Mel (Leigh-on-Sea)

A prolific reader across (almost) all genres. Favourite book is Persuasion. Other great reads - The Girl with the Louding Voice, The Great Believers, The Lincoln Highway, Any Human Heart. Would like to chat about books, good and bad, over coffee or wine.

Lizzie (Chelmsford)

I am hoping to move to live in Holt in the next few weeks as we are currently selling and buying a property. I don't know anyone in Holt and as I love reading, I thought joining a book club would be a fab idea.

Lizzie recommends:

A Man Called Ove

by Fredrick Backmann | Learn more and buy

It is so funny, sad but ultimately heart warming

SALLAY (Grays Thurrock)

Hello I am a black woman, age 40 and when I was younger I loved reading and want ro get back in to this. I love motivation books, mistress, crime and suspense.

Zahra (Romford)

Hey, I like history books as well as fantasy fiction but open to everything. Idk my friends don't read and I'm bored and like yapping a lot

L.L (Ongar)

Hello! I’m a woman in my forties based near Ongar, and I’m hoping to join a local book club. I’m a big lover of fiction, especially anything with romance, humour, or a feel‑good twist. Looking forward to connecting with a lovely group of fellow book lovers!

Nina (Rayleigh)

I'm 34 and been living in Rayleigh for the past few years and would really love to do something more social based around reading. I will read almost anything but mostly enjoy thrillers and books that make you think. I would really like to meet up with some like minded, friendly faces (over coffee or wine or both!) and get into some good books together.