Book clubs in Hampshire

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

All listings in Hampshire

Added 5 days ago

Tim Heale (Gosport)

Tim Heale is a British Army veteran, author, broadcaster, and storyteller with a lifelong passion for people, history, music, and meaningful conversation. Drawing on decades of military experience, Tim brings a unique blend of humour, resilience, insight, and camaraderie to the microphone.

Tim Heale recommends:

The Parallel Six

by Tim Heale | Learn more and buy

The Parallel Six – A Saga of Friendship, Love, Adventure and Service The Parallel Six follows the extraordinary lives of six friends whose paths become intertwined from childhood and remain connected across decades of triumph, heartbreak, adventure, and war. Beginning in the 1960s, Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra grow up between England and Sweden, forging friendships that will shape the rest of their lives. From school days and first loves to military careers, family life, and journeys across the world, they face challenges that test their courage, loyalty, and determination. Spanning more than fifty years and set against real historical events, the series combines coming-of-age drama, romance, military history, travel, humour, and enduring friendship. Richly detailed and inspired by real experiences, The Parallel Six is a story about ordinary people living extraordinary lives and discovering that some bonds can withstand the test of time. Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven sagas, historical fiction, military adventure, and stories that celebrate friendship, family, and resilience. Seven books. Six lives. One unforgettable journey.

Added 15 days ago

Shelby (Gosport)

Looking to join a group and meet new people. I always have a book nearby and would like to get some new recommendations and have a chat!

Shelby recommends:

You Were Gone

by Tim Weaver | Learn more and buy

Couldn't put this down. Kept me on my toes and had me guessing until the very end, didn't want it to end!

Added 22 days ago

Bookscape books Southsea (Southsea)

📖✨ A new book club is coming to Southsea ✨📖 A space for book lovers, slow readers, fast readers, e-readers, audiobook listeners, and anyone who just wants an evening spent talking about great stories with like-minded people. Expect cosy monthly evenings, relaxed conversation, and themed activities in a welcoming space where there’s no pressure to “analyse” the book perfectly. Just books, chats, and a room full of people who understand the joy of “just one more chapter”. Whether your shelves are overflowing or you’re gently finding your way back into reading, you’re very welcome here 🤍

Added 22 days ago

Elliott (Bishops Waltham)

Hello I'm Elliott, 20, I used to read all the time as a kid and am getting back into it, i love talking with people about books, how they interpret them and each others thoughts about them. I would love to make new friends and read and discuss books with others!

Elliott recommends:

invisible women

by Caroline Criado Perez | Learn more and buy

Very eye-opening to me as a guy, I love how it makes me think twice about the world we live in and what can be done to make it better. I really like that it uses lots of studies and statistics to help grasp the importance and better your understanding.

Added 27 days ago

Rose (Havant)

I love a good romantasy! Fantasy and romance books are also great! I will always read and appreciate a good book rec regardless of the genre :)

Rose recommends:

Throne of Glass

by Sarah J Maas | Learn more and buy

This series is genuinely the most incredible, empowering series I have ever read!

Jack (Winchester)

I really enjoy reading thrillers and mysteries. Looking for likeminded people to meet up with!

Rhia (Bishops Waltham)

Im interested in finding a local book club, maybe to meet once a month. I mainly read adult romantasy/supernatural, though i also enjoy the occasional historical or contemporary romance.

Sarah (Bishops Waltham)

Looking to connect with local people over good books. I don’t really have a favourite genre, my taste is quite eclectic. I would like to meet monthly.

emily (Fareham)

trying to get back into reading after studying english at uni- open to any genres!

Ann (Whitchurch (Hampshire))

Recently starting working part time so more time to enjoy my evening sis. Looking for a book club to join.

Karen (Southampton)

I am 56 year old learning support assistant who just loves reading. I read on average about 70 books a year. Belonged to a bookclub years ago and loved it, would like to join one again.

BlondieReads (Basingstoke)

In my late 30s looking for book friends. I enjoy reading romantasy and dark romance the most.

BlondieReads recommends:

Acotar series

by Sarah J maas | Learn more and buy

These series got me back into reading after 10+ years reading slump

The Page Turner's (Shirley, Southampton) (Southampton)

Very small (2 members) looking for more people to join us , on the last Wednesday of the month in Shirley or Lordshill area

Janine (Southampton, Shirley) (Southampton)

My friend and I want to start or join a book club I'm retired but my friend Jenny is still working so we'd like to meet in the evening. I love reading, I always have a book on the go, my husband and I read to each other and I have a Audible subscription.

Emma (Bishops Waltham)

Hello! I moved to Bishop’s Waltham about 4 years ago but my children are teens so missed out on building networks through primary school. I love reading and keen to meet others locally who might like to form a group to chat and socialise. Over the past few years I’ve primarily worked my way through booker lists and women’s prize for fiction long and short lists as well as reading favourite authors. I like history based fiction - currently reading Flashlight by Susan Choi Emma

Aimee (Alton)

I’m a big romance/fantasy book lover. I would love to find a book club or people to go grab a coffee with! I live in Alton, I’m mid 20’s and always down to grab Starbucks! :)

Possibly Starting A Book Group (Basingstoke)

Gauging interest in starting a group to meet in person, locally (20 mile radius??) to Basingstoke

Stu (Basingstoke)

So, there seems to be a proliferation of people looking to join clubs (myself included) near to me, with a distinct lack of options. With this in mind I’m considering (underlined, in bold AND italics) starting one. I’ll list my preferences below and if anyone is genuinely interested please feel free to contact me via this site. Once I gauge interest I’ll consider (underlined, in bold AND italics) whether or not to bite the bullet and actually set one up. Feel free to include your preferences in any replies. My preferences: Once a month. In person. In a public place. Contemporary fiction (although open to ALL suggestions on any subjects). Round Robin of book selection. Book selector chairs the discussion at meeting. Errrr… can’t think of anything else at present. So please feel free to contact me via this site. My first reply will include my email address. Lastly, I can assure you all that I’m not a lunatic (and yes, I know that’s what a lunatic would say but what’s a guy supposed to do??).

Stu recommends:

The Count of Monte Cristo

by Alexandre Dumas | Learn more and buy

A rollicking historical romp of betrayal, revenge and regret. What’s not to love?

Hayley (Brockenhurst)

Recently moved to the New Milton area and would love to join a Book Club to meet like minded people who also love reading and to share recommendations. I enjoy a wide range of genres (depending on my mood and time of year - light hearted fiction when on holiday!) but particularly psychological thrillers, autobiography, crime and stories involving family relationships.

Matthew (Romsey)

I'm a bit of a haphazard academic and spend most of my time between working outdoors on trees! Really looking to expand my reading list and meet some like minded people. Reading tastes range from Irvine Welsh to Tom Sharpe and everything in between - I quite like the macabre and dark humour.

Matthew recommends:

Clockwork orange

by Anthony Burgess | Learn more and buy

It's written in a made up language that is loosely based on Russian. Your brain adapts to it quite quickly, and it ties in with the dystopian theme of the book.