Book clubs in Gloucestershire

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

All listings in Gloucestershire

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Amelia (Cheltenham)

I’m 22 and based in Cheltenham. I enjoy getting lost in a good story, particularly classics, romance and anything with interesting characters and complicated relationships. I’m currently making my way through more of the classics and have been enjoying Jane Austen, Waugh and Maugham. I’m looking for a friendly book club where I can read more consistently, discover books I wouldn’t necessarily pick myself, and have some interesting conversations along the way, ideally with a lovely social side to it too!

Added 6 days ago

Rosekattan (Cheltenham)

Hi, I love books, and recently been lookign for a good book, and since I love judging I would love to meet other people who are the same.

Added 18 days ago

Melanie (Cirencester)

I’m looking to join a book club, or perhaps even start a new one, around Fairford, Lechlade or the surrounding villages and happy to drive to Cirencester. I’d like to join or start a friendly, sociable group where we can meet new people, have a good chat and, of course, talk about books! My reading tastes are quite varied. I enjoy writers such as John le Carré and Mick Herron, and I’ve recently been working my way through the Slough House books. I also enjoy Andrea Camilleri’s Inspector Montalbano novels. I have a real love of classic English literature too, as well as poetry, and my tastes range quite widely – from Brideshead Revisited to Dracula and plenty in between. I’m also very happy to try books I might never have chosen for myself, which is part of what appeals to me about a book club. If anyone nearby is also looking for a friendly, relaxed and sociable book club, it would be lovely to hear from you.

Added about 1 month ago

Barnaby (Stroud)

Hi, I'm 57 and very keen on English and American literature. I recently moved to Stroud and am looking for a group with which to discuss books and meet new people.

Barnaby recommends:

Flesh

by David Szalay | Learn more and buy

Very fluid writing style - makes for easy and voracious reading - unputdownable!

Heather (Stroud)

Hi! I'm in my mid twenties and moved to Stroud about a year ago. Looking to make some friends over books. I love fantasy and I've read every Sarah J Maas book, working my way through Brandon Sanderson. Would love any recs!

Imtisal (Gloucester)

We're building something Gloucester doesn't really have yet. A book club that's about more than just finishing a book. A place to meet people (16+) , discover new genres, share ideas, and youth who wants to build genuine friendships. Over time, the plan is to create different book clubs and events for every kind of reader—from fantasy and romance to thrillers, classics, manga, non-fiction and more. We are a startup so right now we're looking for the first people who want to help shape the community from the ground up. If you've ever wished it was easier to meet like-minded people in Gloucester, spend less time scrolling, and more time doing something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you. Contact me for details.

Imtisal recommends:

Silent Patient

by ALEX MICHAELIDES | Learn more and buy

"...we often mistake love for fireworks—for drama and dysfunction. But real love is very quiet, very still." Lesson learnt!

Levi (Gloucester)

I’m 18 living in Gloucester and I love reading. I want to be able to share my thoughts and rant about the plot line and what I loved. I love fantasy, action and heartfelt history books along with manhwa and manga mostly isakai and regression which is fun but I’m open to more genres

Levi recommends:

Flowers for Algernon

by Daniel Keyes | Learn more and buy

It starts off with a story about Charlie Gordon who was born with a low IQ and is chosen to be a test subject for an experiment to raise IQ with it first being tested on a lab mouse, Algernon. Through the book we get to see him grow and change as he learns the world is crueler than he thought. He has a drive to learn and be better and it leads him to be smarter than even the scientists that put him though the experiment but at some point Algernon starts to deteriorate and the question is weather his will also happen to Charlie.

Marianne (Cheltenham)

Hi! I’m Marianne, I’m 22 and living in Cheltenham. I love classics, memoirs and poetry as well as a range of YA and contemporary novels. Claire Keegan and David Nicholls are my current favourites! I’m keen to join a book club where I can discuss new books with people in the area :)

Kate (Cheltenham)

I'm a kindle reader but I love a trophy book, genres of fantasy, romantasy, romance and young adult. Would love to meet some fellow book friends to meet up and become besties

Dan (Cheltenham)

34. Father, big reader, secondary school English teacher and have dabbled in writing (poetry, mostly). I read a wide range - sci fi and fantasy, classics (old and modern), literary fiction, and non fiction on areas such as social and environmental issues, history, geography, etc.

Ned (Cheltenham)

I read a lot of fiction including fantasy and sci-fi but also enjoy reading historical non fiction too. Looking to meet some new people and hopefully make some friends.

Ned recommends:

Grave Empire

by Richard Swan | Learn more and buy

It’s such a great story of a world on the brink of extinction but the politics get in the way of saving it.

Anthony (Newent)

I’m 53 and best described as a distracted reader! I particularly enjoy the literature and new journalism of the 1960s but I’m easily can turn my attention to non-fiction historical books and biography- especially cycling. I usually have a few books on the go! Interested in joining a book club in order to be better disciplined in my reading and sharing thoughts!

Anthony recommends:

Inherent Vice

by Thomas Pynchon | Learn more and buy

Fun and a rich mix of characters - observant and at times poignant and sad.

Anthony (Newent)

Hi my name is Anthony. I’m probably best described as a distracted reader! I enjoy all sorts of genre but I am drawn to that of the 1960s counter culture so authors like Hunter S Thompson, Thomas Pynchon and Kurt Vonnegut. I also enjoy reading non fiction history and biographies especially cycling! Would welcome the added impetus of a book club to help my reading to return to its former level - I will one day finish Joyce’s Ulysses!!

Anthony recommends:

Inherent Vice

by Thomas Pynchon | Learn more and buy

Well I finished it! But the usual mix of rich characters and narrative thread - darkly funny and poignantly observant.

SaraH (Gloucester)

I am 29, female, my husband and I have moved last month to Gloucester. I am looking to meet up, chat about books, I like to read romance books. I love finding good coffee spots as well.

Sidney (Cheltenham)

Hello! I mostly read mysteries, and history books both fiction and non fiction, particularly set in the interwar period. I’m still reading a lot of the books I read when I was younger but I am looking to branch out. I’m looking to make friends and I’m alright to meet weekly.

Rkcam (Cirencester)

Interested to try out new novels - I’m 61, my wife has been a book club for years which she enjoys - keen to try out something new

Sarah (Gloucester)

Helloo, I'm 22 and moved to Gloucester last year with my partner. I would love to meet some local book lovers <3 I mostly read fantasy, but also love some romance or historical fiction. If you've got a book club or just want to be friends, hit me up :)

Rowan (Stroud)

I am in my early twenties and want to get back in to reading and make it a consistent habit while meeting new people. I like mainly fantasy and sci fi but have dabbled in other genres and am willing to try anything.

Dom Smith (Stroud)

I'm in my early 20s and just moved to Stroud after uni. I'm a big reader of many genres, especially keen on classics and stories that are full of life. I would love to meet new people and make some new friends :)