Book clubs in Hampshire

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

All listings in Hampshire

Mark in Hook (Hook)

I like fiction and non- fiction, poetry, literature and drama. I tutor English literature and language but try to push myself to read new authors and genres as well as my favourites. These include Hilary Mantel, John Irving and Steinbeck, Benjamin Myers, WG Sebald, Sickens, Auden, Armitage...in fact any writer that writes well. Currently on the reading pile is Francis Spurford, Michael Igniateff and right now, bought today, John Lewis Stempel's , ' England, a natural history. ' I'd like to share my enthusiasm for places visited and explore new places with readers of whatever interest and persuasion. I work in local Government building social housing, follow politics and current affairs and have a sizeable library in my garden office, acquired when the pandemic changed our working life routines for ever.

Mark in Hook recommends:

Next to nature

by Ronald Blythe | Buy this book

The intensity of the gentleness ofvthe writing, generous in its sharing of an age of watching, thinking and writing, beautifully phrased, accessible and often leaving a lasting feeling of knowing the writer

The Russian Album

by Michael Igniateff | Buy this book

A very personal and articulate insight into a lost generation of Rissians from the 19th and 20th century, full of larger than life characters who were real, impressive and ultimately sad in their demise

Zoelovesbooks (Portsmouth)

I love thriller and crime books.I have also started reading some fantasy.I am.disabled and housebound so I would love to get out more and enjoy my passion for reading with other people

Zoelovesbooks recommends:

The Dream Home

by T.M.Logan | Buy this book

This books keeps you on the edge of your seat.If love a story that pulls you in and you can't put the book down because you want to know what happens next.Then I highly recommend this book

Fourth wing

by Rebecca yarros | Buy this book

This is a fantasy/romance and it reminds me of an adult version of Harry Potter. Lots of dragons and a training college

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.

Hubris (Southampton)

I want to discover and read new books from different genres, i don’t get up to much these days so i’ve been obsessed with reading, my favourite genres atm are cyberpunk and dystopia. i am very interested in finding new good reads!

Viv (Ringwood)

I enjoy all sorts of books, always looking for new suggestions. I've not been a part of a book club before, so hoping to enjoy this new venture.

Betty (Andover)

Hi there. I enjoy reading fiction, fantasy, history and paranormal stories. I would like to join a book club to interact with other readers and talk about different topics

AmyRedhead84 (Gosport)

I'm new to all this, I love to read crime books and suggestions would be great

Amy (Basingstoke)

Would love to join a book or reading club in Basingstoke.

Rudi (Southampton)

I like read none fiction books would like to join a group

Maria (Aldershot)

I love the suggestions made by others in a book club that lead me to read books I might not have picked up. Then hearing what others got out of reading books that give new insights. Also to meet people and enjoy a social event.

Emily (Basingstoke)

I'm 26 and wish to find like-minded, book loving friends in my area. I'm an introvert by nature but connecting with people who have similar interests like reading will certainly help to bring me out of my shell. I love all kinds of fiction including romance, historical fiction & fantasy.

Emily recommends:

The Lost Bookshop

by Evie Woods | Buy this book

I couldn’t put this book down. Combined two of my favourite things - multiple povs and set in different time periods! Balanced darker themes, wit and magical realism really well. The short chapters certainly made it a page turner.

Lucy (Portsmouth)

I'm 19. I like reading romance fantasy and crime/ thriller books, would like to meet people with similar interests

Lucy recommends:

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store

by Laurie Gilmore | Buy this book

I love the small town romance and adventure that takes place

GrumpyGoblin (Southampton)

I'm open to read any genre! Mainly I read non-fiction, psychological and philosophical books, Russian novels and literature.

Zoe (Southsea)

I love thriller/crime and many biographies. I am disabled and housebound so don't get out much so I was looking for local libraries for a book club but found nothing.Would love to find a club to connect with other people that maybe can't get out and enjoys a good thriller

Zoe recommends:

The Dream Home

by T.M.Logan | Buy this book

This books keeps you on the edge of your seat.If love a story that pulls you in and you can't put the book down because you want to know what happens next.Then I highly recommend this book

Fourth wing

by Rebecca yarros | Buy this book

This is a fantasy/romance and it reminds me of an adult version of Harry Potter. Lots of dragons and a training college

Jessie (Winchester)

Charity worker, mother of 2, ex-teacher, loves travelling but doesn't get enough opportunity to do so any more! Busy trying to stay on top of taking care of myself and family. Reading is a great pleasure and I enjoy sharing ideas on books read with like-minded people. I moved to Hampshire from Bristol where I was a member of a lively book group and I'd like to find something similar locally. I enjoy historical and dystopian fiction, character-led novels, biographies and a range of nonfiction.

Jessie recommends:

The Seventh Son

by Sebastian Faulks | Buy this book

A page turner, set in a near future that is very recognisable with well rounded characters, a wide-ranging amount of scientific and archeological speculation and an unsettling plot twist. Beautifully written.

Lesley (Lyndhurst)

Hi, I live in Dibden Purlieu on the edge of the New Forest. I’ve recently retired from working in positions with extensive travel. I haven’t been home long enough to meet people with similar interests. I have always loved reading and now I have the time to read more fiction. Particularly love thrillers, whodunnits, etc. Anything that gets the brain going with twists and turns. I’m happy to travel throughout the New Forest. Please contact me if you’re already part of a reading group open to new members or would like to start a new reading group and making like-minded friends.

Sophie (Farnborough)

I enjoy dystopian fiction, classics and crime novels

DomBowns (Emsworth)

Love a wide variety of books: Fantasy (especially Brandon Sanderson) Biography (especially Obama) Sci-fi (especially Andy Weir) I'd like to meet like-minded people and get recommendations of what to read next