Book clubs in Kent

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

All listings in Kent

Added 2 days ago

Felicity (Sevenoaks)

I am 34F and love fantasy, romantasy and dark fantasy romance! interested in joining a book club or just making some new friends to chat with as I have no one local into the same books as me. As much as I love booktok it would be nice to meet local people too!

Added 3 days ago

Gail (Westerham)

Teacher approaching retirement, active and love the outdoors, always have a book on the go and enjoy discussing ideas

Added 3 days ago

Gail (Westerham)

I like whodunits but also the classics and anything recommended eg recent prize-winners. Would like to join a group to widen my reading, enjoy chatting about the books and be sociable locally.

Added 6 days ago

Bookscape Books Sheerness (Sittingbourne)

Book club in Sheerness on Isle of Sheppey

Added 17 days ago

Kelly (Maidstone)

I'm early 50's, have three teenage children and work from home so don't get to interact with many people. I would just love to make some new friends and they say start with your interests, so here I am looking for likeminded people who enjoy reading, I read cosy mysteries, romance, fantasy and am willing to try any recommendations. Would love to join a group just to get out of the house but would also be willing to help host a new group should anybody be willing too with me.

Kelly recommends:

The Eight

by Katherine Neville | Learn more and buy

The story is full of puzzles, conflict, adventure, romance, history and modern reality and spans time from 1790 to 1973, a mystery revolving around a legendary chess set made of gold and silver studded with jewels.

Added 20 days ago

TeaAndBooks (Chatham)

Hi! I’m a 21-year-old female who’s recently finished university, and I’m looking to meet some new people who enjoy reading and chatting about books over a tea or coffee somewhere local ☺️I’m mainly interested in psychology, neuroscience, science, politics and history books, but I also enjoy classic fiction, especially Russian literature and authors like Dostoevsky. I like books that explore human nature, society and different perspectives, and I’m always looking to learn more through discussion and hearing other people’s interpretations. Would love to meet fellow readers who enjoy thoughtful but relaxed conversations and discovering new books together!

TeaAndBooks recommends:

Neuroscience: A Historical Introduction

by Mitchell Glickstein | Learn more and buy

What I particularly enjoy about A Historical Introduction to the Brain and Neuroscience by Mitchell Glickstein is how it combines the historical development of neuroscience with modern research and scientific understanding. Rather than only presenting facts about the brain, the book explains how theories and discoveries evolved over time, making the development of neuroscience feel much more detailed and interconnected. I also like that it balances scientific depth with accessibility, making complex ideas easier to follow while still feeling academically rich.

The boy who was raised as a dog

by Bruce D.Perry | Learn more and buy

The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Bruce D. Perry is particularly compelling because it combines neuroscience, psychology and real clinical case experiences to explore how childhood trauma affects brain development and behaviour. What makes the book especially powerful is how it explains complex ideas about attachment, stress and trauma in a very human and accessible way through real stories of children and recovery. I also found it interesting how the book connects early experiences with emotional and neurological development, while still emphasising resilience, healing and the importance of supportive relationships.

What is Existentailism?

by Simone de Beauvoir | Learn more and buy

The Ethics of Ambiguity and the existentialist ideas of Simone de Beauvoir are interesting because they explore freedom, responsibility and what it means to create meaning in an uncertain world. I like how existentialism focuses on human choice, individuality and the tension between personal freedom and social responsibility. Beauvoir’s writing is especially thought-provoking because she connects philosophical ideas to real human experiences, ethics and society rather than treating philosophy as something completely abstract.

Added 26 days ago

Beth (Canterbury)

Hi Im Beth and not long been living in Canterbury area. I love books especially crime both fiction and fact. I also like biographies and Victorian history. I’d love to join a book club and especially with people who like a bit of fun chatter.

Beth recommends:

The Lewis Trilogy

by Peter May | Learn more and buy

Loved the characters and the setting … I fell in love with the Scottish highlands after reading these books.

Added 28 days ago

P (Tunbridge Wells)

Hi I’m 35 I love a good book that I can’t put down , I like thrillers , horrors , something that’s keeps me on edge

Added 28 days ago

Jenn (Westerham)

I am loooking to join a book club i love psychological thrillers

Jenn recommends:

Dont let him in

by Jane | Learn more and buy

Its a good page turner

Rhi (Sittingbourne)

32 years old and got back into reading again last year. Currently loving Romantasy/Fantasy books. Just finished Throne of Glass and in a bit of a reading slump. Would love go join a book club to meet people with the same book interests.

Jen (Orpington)

I’m 33 and keen to make some new friends chit chat about some good books (wine as add on fabulous!), my gorgeous friend groups are all procreating and understandably a bit time poor! I currently am venturing out from Sophia kinsella and into some more complex stories - crime, romance, equine/racing, would like to expand the offerings on my book shelf!

Milly (Dover)

I'm 39 and like meeting new people, gallavanting around art gallettirs, cinema , trying new things and swapping books. I loved Pachinko- family drama folloeing four generations of Koreans, 'Tomorrow then, Tomorrow, about friendship, etc...

Milly recommends:

Convenience store woman

by Japanese name | Learn more and buy

Easy to read I was completely engaged and lost all track of time.

MillieB (Whitstable)

I enjoy historical, humour, mysteries, thrillers, biographies and best seller books.

MillieB recommends:

Where the Crawdads Sing

by Delia Owens | Learn more and buy

A good yarn.

MontieMilo57 (Rochester)

23F. Looking for somewhere to make friends, get out the house and have a good read of a good book.

A (Tonbridge)

hey i am looking to join a book club, i enjoy thriller and romance but definitely open to most genres.

Jen (Sandwich)

I like historical novels, crime thrillers and family romance. Authors that I have read recently are Kerry Fisher, Lisa Jewell, Adele Parks, Phillippa Gregory, Elizabeth Chadwick, Alison Weir, Stephen Leather, Lee Childs, Jojo Moyes, Lucia Riley. I would like to join a book club to expand my reading genres, and make new friends. I am recently retired and now have time on my hands.

Jen recommends:

Seven Sisters

by Lucinda Riley | Learn more and buy

It takes you all over the world and immerses you in different cultures. It is a family story about love and loss with a bit of a twist and intrigue.

Ashley (Ashford (Kent))

Looking for a local book club !

Debbie (Dover)

Jordan (West Malling)

Reading has been my happy place and I'd love to have people to discuss books with and get recommendations. Finally completed the Sarah J Maas universe (TOG #1) Mainly reading romantasy, MM romance, murder mystery and thriller but open to most genres.

JPea11 (Canterbury)

I am 14 and home-educated and enjoy reading fiction novels. I particularly like books that have a similar theme to Hunger Games. But I am open to trying all sorts of genres.