Book clubs in Gwent

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

All listings in Gwent

Added about 2 hours ago

Amy (Tredegar)

I love all types of books, apart from autobiographies. I've been living in Wales for 5 years now.

Added about 3 hours ago

Corienne (Chepstow)

Love reading anything really, mainly real life but also like fiction.

Corienne recommends:

Found

by Erin Kinsley | Buy this book

So well written, draws you in to the shock and other emotion of a child going missing and then being found

Added 9 days ago

Arielle (Newport)

Hi I’m Arielle, 23 and Looking to meet new people and get back into reading.

Added 17 days ago

Victoria (Ebbw Vale)

Hi! I love romance and fantasy books, especially stories with great characters and a bit of magic. I’m hoping to make new friends, read more, and have fun chatting about books together. You can find me on Instagram: @Nala_kittens2006_ ✨📚

Victoria recommends:

Throne of Glass

by Sarah J. Maas | Buy this book

It’s great because it blends action, magic, and slow-burn romance with a strong, badass female lead. I found it very emotionally intense, and the world just keeps getting deeper the more you read.

Added 22 days ago

Shannon (Abertillery)

Shannon, 30 - dyslexic. I’m a big fan of romance and starting to read more fantasy & mystery style stories. Looking for a local bookclub to meet in person (ideally in the evening) where we have a drink, natter and maybe a snack?!?! TheCornishReader on Instagram and would like to make new friends and have a monthly get together! Willing to travel - newport / Cwmbran, Blackwood, Ebbw Vale

Shannon recommends:

Fourth Wing

by Rebecca Yarros | Buy this book

Reading this reminded me of being 8 and listening to Harry Potter for the first time.

Added 22 days ago

TheCornishReader (Abertillery)

TheCornishReader recommends:

Fourth Wing

by Rebecca Yarros | Buy this book

Reading this reminded me of being 8 and listening to Harry Potter for the first time.

Jess (Monmouth)

I’m in my late 20s, I enjoy fantasy, folklore, romance, mythology, historical and would like to branch out a bit genre wise and meet new like-minded people around my age in my area. I’d also like to push myself to read more. Once a month would be good for me, I’m freelance and have an ever-changing schedule!

Jess recommends:

One Dark Window

by Rachel Gillig | Buy this book

The magic system is really unique and I love the gothic themes and character dynamics. There is a romance plot but it’s not at the forefront of the story, the world building doesn’t feel contrived. It’s also the first of a duology so it doesn’t get bogged down in trying to drag the story out over 3-5 books like so many others have.

Chloe1406 (Monmouth)

Reader of all genres! Looking for a local book club

drbethhh31 (Newport)

I am an avid reader who gravitates toward immersive, character driven fiction, particularly fantasy and romance, with a strong preference for richly built worlds, high emotional stakes, and complex, morally grey characters. Reading is something I make time for consistently, not just for escapism but to explore themes of power, identity, relationships, and resilience through storytelling. I would like to join a book club because I value thoughtful discussion, hearing how the same story resonates differently with other readers, and being introduced to new authors or genres I might not otherwise choose. A book club feels like the ideal way to deepen my enjoyment of reading while connecting with others who share a genuine love for books.

Lisa (Ebbw Vale)

Hi, would anyone know if there are any evening book clubs in the ebbw vale/blaenau gwent area please 🙏

Anne (Chepstow)

I recently moved to Rogiet. Have lived in Southampton for over 50 years. I belonged to a book club for many years. I would love to finda book club near me. I love to read!!!

Rich (Monmouth)

I am retired and lost friends and interests when moving to Monmouth. I read daily, frequently crime fiction but want to expand to read books of different genres. I do voluntary work two days a week but would like to meet more people with similar interests.

Hattie (Newport)

Hi, I'm 48 and I love books with a female lead. I'm a fan of dystopia, horror, and apocalypse fiction but open to anything! Would like to meet about once a month in a friendly environment. I am close to Chepstow, Caldicot and Newport.

Hattie recommends:

Tender is the flesh

by Augustina Bazterrica | Buy this book

Dark, disturbing and not for the faint hearted based on the ethics of consumption.

Laura Hughes (Chepstow)

I’m 22, will read almost anything someone recommends but do stick to fantasy/romance and thrillers. I want to branch out into the classics and more horror. Im wanting to join a book club that meets maybe once a month.

Raine (Abergavenny)

Hi! I'm Raine and I'm 19 years old. I'm looking to join a book club to get more recommendations of books. I don't know how I would describe my favourite genre but I am into classic Russian literature from authors such as Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy. I am also looking to go into publishing in the future to hopefully become an editor!

Raine recommends:

The Trial

by Franz Kafka | Buy this book

This is one of my favourite books! I love the hint to anti-existentialism and I really think it shows the flaws in societal convictions. It also demonstrates the imbalance of power between two beings and how it changes perspective of persecutors and victims

Amber (Newport)

hello! I'm not as much of a reader as I would like to be, but trying to get back into it. I am into psychological fiction and detective stories, but happy to read almost anything. Currently working through the Sherlock Holmes books and really enjoying them. Would love to meet and get to know some new people, and join a book club to get me back into books! 24 y/o, based in Newport

Amber recommends:

The Secret History

by Donna Tart | Buy this book

Love anything with a group of misfits, and weird interpersonal relationships. The characters are intentionally unlikeable but not to the point of annoyance. Its quite dark but not written in a way that feels to edgy or over-dramatic. Really great read!

Shell1387 (Abergavenny)

I've come back to reading following a hiatus in which I was focusing on studying and my career. I'm in my 30s and looking to meet new people in the area, as I am somewhat new to Newport. I'm currently reading the Game of Thrones saga. Favourite book is probably Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.

Shell1387 recommends:

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

by Jonathan Saffron Foer | Buy this book

Extremely unique narrative! Written in the first person by a child who struggles with ASD and grief.

Poppy (Newport)

hello! im a book lover with commitment issues. i love weird speculative feminist fiction/surrealism but have nobody to share this with! think along the lines of nightbitch, bunny and milk fed. would love to start or join a book club!

Leigh (Ebbw Vale)

I like a mix of different genres, mainly fiction and I lean towards Sci-Fi and thought provoking books. My favourite book currently is Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Keen to join a local book club. Based near Newbridge.

Leigh recommends:

Project Hail Mary

by Andy Weir | Buy this book

Brilliantly written! The right edge of science, emotion and humour. Highly recommend the audible version too.

Emma (Newport)

My name is Emma, 32 from Newport and I am an avid reader. I am into historical romance and family sagas mainly though I do read the classics from time to time. I am currently reading The Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn after watching the tv series. I'm looking to join a book group to make like minded friends