Book clubs in Hampshire

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

All listings in Hampshire

busyinbooks (Farnborough)

i love reading, all things fiction. i often much prefer a fictional world. currently obsessed with anything and everything fantasy/romantasy and romance/dark romance. can’t go wrong with a little spice 🌶️.

Clive (Portsmouth)

27, I mainly like reading fantasy but also enjoy sci-fi and open to other fiction genres. Looking to try and read more than I currently do and talk about books with others :)

Clive recommends:

Warbreaker

by Brandon Sanderson | Learn more and buy

Great pacing, fantastic plot twists and amazing magic system

mwalker564 (Gosport)

Looking to join a book club on a Friday evening! Will read absolutely anything but romance is a favourite!

Jude (Havant)

Would like to meet others interested in reading.

Clark (Fareham)

Looking to spend less time on my phone and have a bit more motivation to read different genres.

Grace (Hayling Island)

I have recently rediscovered my love for reading. I am mainly into the romance or non-fiction genres at the moment (very different, I know!), but I am trying to broaden my horizons. I have just read Sally Rooney's 'Normal People' and I feel my life has been changed. For better or worse, I do not yet know...!

Grace recommends:

Normal People

by Sally Rooney | Learn more and buy

The emotions are portrayed, I think, so significantly and intricately. The dialogue, mixed with the prose, is a refreshing read.

Charlotte (Eastleigh)

I love reading, and I am looking to join a book club. I am a 35 year old woman.

Chapter Chat (Fareham)

Hi I’m Kathryn, I’m a mum of 5, I’ve got a book club starting in fareham at coffee@1 next to sports direct on a Monday morning 9.30am for an hour as of the 14th October.Be lovely to see anyone who fancies joining us there. The coffee is gorgeous which is an added bonus for a book club.looking forward to meeting new faces 🥰

Barbara (Aldershot)

I've always loved reading and usually have several books on the go! I read a range of genres although am currently partial to crime/thrillers and dystopian stories. Have a few go-to authors where I'll read anything they publish but am always finding more to add to the list! I don't tend to reread books and will DNF if I'm not enjoying something - life's too short and there are still too many books I want to read! I prefer physical books as I get too distracted if I read on a screen. In my past life I was a school librarian & I've belonged to various book groups over the years but I'm now missing the lovely book chat!

Barbara recommends:

In The Blink Of An Eye

by Jo Callaghan | Learn more and buy

This book has received a lot of hype of social media (which often puts me off) but decided to give it a try when I saw it in my local public library. Glad I did as I stormed through it! The main character, Kat, is a police officer who is given an AI-powered detective (Lock) to work with as part of a cold case project to prove that AI can improve police procedures and outcomes. Sounds strange but the relationship works! There's lots of back stories too that add interest. It's a detective crime genre with a touch of sci-fi! Book 2 is out now (and I've already read it) - can't wait for book 3!

Tyler (Southampton)

After realising my attention span is shrinking and I spend too much time on my phone, I've started to read a lot more and I haven't looked back since! I'd love to share the experience of reading with other people and see different perspectives. I just moved to Southampton, I don't really know anyone and I think a book group would be a great start for me to meet new people. I'm interested in reading many different types of books, especially ones that move me.

Tyler recommends:

A thousand splendid suns

by Khaled Hosseini | Learn more and buy

Where to even begin... I haven't cried while reading until I read Hosseini's works. I've also never been able to picture the scenes of a book so vividly. This tragic story covers the struggles of Afghan women, in a way that can be easily believed as a true story.

Jacqs (Fareham)

I have quite a busy life with a wide set of interests. I’m keen to expand my social network and meet up with interesting, inspirational people. I have had a life ling love of books and reading but have recently found I don’t read nearly as much and feel I want to rekindle my enjoyment of books and reading again.

Amy (Andover)

I'm Amy, 33 and recently moved to Andover. I read pretty much anything, but love fantasy and sci-fi. Looking for a book club that meets semi-regularly either in person or virtually.

Peter "ED" Johnson (Petersfield)

I am a "new" author (at 74) and want to promote my work and maybe offer the occasional free copy.

Lou (Southampton)

I'm an avid reader, tending to get stuck in one genre and need a push to read different things

Happygirl (Winchester)

My name is Annemarie and I always have a book on the go. Currently reading "surely you are joking, Mr Feynman". the autobiography of Richard Feynman. This is not my usual genre, but I do love real life stories. It makes me realise that we are all connected and more similar than not.

Elise (Eastleigh)

Hi, I am 24 years old and an avid reader. I like fantasy, historical fiction, classics but I am willing to try any genre. I am looking to meet like minded people and have some fun chatting about books.

Amy (Portsmouth)

Love reading and looking to meet like minded people - especially love fantasy books and it can be difficult to meet people who read the same!

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 🤍