Book clubs in Essex

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

All listings in Essex

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.

Jen recommends:

The House of the Spirits

by Isabel Allende | Buy this book

This book introduced me to the genre of magical realism which I absolutely love, so it will always have a spacial place in my heart.

Itra (Woodford Green)

I’m an avid book lover who’s always ready to get lost in a captivating story. Some of my all-time favorites include The Alchemist for its timeless wisdom, The Book Thief for its haunting beauty, and The Nightingale for its emotional depth. I’m also a big fan of page-turning thrillers by Riley Sager and the emotional rollercoasters crafted by Colleen Hoover.

Pat (Hockley)

An avid reader, love sci Fi and fantasy but happy to try all genres

Ryan (Epping)

I am 22 years old and live in the Epping/Theydon/Loughton area. Having not read as much these past few years, I would love to get back into a good book. Mainly into historical, non-fiction and fictional crime stories, but very much open to other genres on my way back into reading. Would love to maybe start a new book club for all tastes of interests with others looking to be part of one too.

Ryan recommends:

Inside Alcatraz: My Time on the Rock

by Jim Quillen | Buy this book

The book presents a very honest, personal experience of being in one of the most notorious prisons in US history. It covers the author's upbringing and then moves into his time at Alcatraz, highlighting how he got there, and what life was really like on the Rock. Highly recommend to any non-fiction reader.

William (Harwich)

I am 82 years of age I have been writing, books for the past ten years mainly, to keep my brain active and away from Alzheimer's disease. I have just had my first book published.

Brenda (Ilford)

Would love to find a local book group that meets once a month in a cosy pub/cafe if possible. Live in Barkingside so Chigwell would work or Wanstead. Love to read psychological thrillers - can't find a local group, hoping to hear from fellow bookworms!

Pat (Braintree)

I’m retired. Love gardening and travelling. Reading books is a joy - especially if they are good stories. I used to belong to a local book club but it closed due to the Pandemic,

Pat recommends:

Worth Dying for.

by Lee Child | Buy this book

Everything.

Patricia (Braintree)

I’m a pensioner who is still active. There used to be a book group at the local Braintree library until the Pandemic when it closed. Since then I have spoken to the Librarian who was completely unhelpful. Apparently no book clubs are currently running which is such a shame.

Patricia recommends:

Worth Dying for.

by Lee Child | Buy this book

Everything.

Judy (Frinton-on-Sea)

We are looking at moving to Kirby Cross from Cheshunt in Hertfordshire. I’m concerned I won’t find enough things of interest to keep me busy & social.

Zain (Leigh-on-Sea)

My name's Zain, I'm 24, my go-to genre's are thriller and fantasy but a good front cover is usually enough to interest me. I'd love to meet people to discuss books and recs, or to just meet new people for coffee, activities or a pint!