Book clubs in London

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Susan (London)

I am a female retired art/ design teacher. I enjoy reading both fact and fiction. I have recently finished reading Ali Smith Companion Piece. I am now starting Butter by Asako Yuznki, which I was given for Christmas. Apart from Horror, I am open to most genres. I really enjoy discussing a book I have read and am fascinated by the different reactions to plots and characters.

Susan recommends:

Love in the Time of Cholera

by Gabriel Garcia Marquez | Buy this book

It has a rawness and sorrow combined. Capturing the despair of unrequited love across 5 decades It is set in South America and every page creates the essence of that beautiful continent.

Jonathan Buckley (London)

Looking to meet up once a month for a book group and make some new friends.

naomilaura (London)

Hi, I’m Naomi! I’m an avid reader with a soft spot for introspective, character-driven stories. I love books that explore complex emotions and human connections. Outside of reading, I enjoy meaningful conversations, discovering new music, and reflecting on life’s intricacies. I’m excited to meet others who share my passion for writing!

naomilaura recommends:

Freedom

by Jonathan Franzen | Buy this book

It’s a really interesting look at family relationships and how people deal with their choices. The characters feel so real, and it’s the kind of book that makes you think about life in a different way.

JNR18 (London)

I have recently not been reading as much as I would like to. I would like to join a book group to get back into reading, and meet people who are keen to discuss books.

JNR18 recommends:

Julia

by Sandra Newman | Buy this book

The last, best book I read. A very interesting take on the classic that fills in the gaps and continues the story.

Dylan (London)

Not fussy on genre but don’t read much non-fiction. Looking to find a book club so I’m able to read and discuss a greater variety of books.

D2 (London)

Just moved to the area, looking to get back into casual reading and meeting new people. I like most genres, but especially something fairly fast paced.

Martin (London)

Hello, I've tooken a long break from reading and writing; while doing it at home is more than possible, I'd prefer to find somewhere to socialize through these interests, especially since I find myself in a gap year right now.

BookWorm77 (London)

Hello, I am a woman in my late 40s, love reading - literary fiction of most kinds but especially love speculative fiction and anything challenging/off-kilter e.g. 'The Unconsoled' by Kazuo Ichiguro, most Haruki Murakami, 'The Tin Drum' by Gunther Grass to name a very few, also love music biographies. I'd love to join a thoughtful but unpretentious, friendly and relaxed book group in SE London.

BookWorm77 recommends:

The Unconsoled

by Kazuo Ishiguro | Buy this book

Throw yourself in and let yourself be taken along for the ride. Challenges everything you expect from a novel

All the world’s a page (London)

Just relocated to the area. Looking for something for me now my children are late teens and pretty self sufficient. Love everything from crime and psychological thrillers to chick lit, fantasy fiction, philosophical fiction and dystopia. Willing to give most books a chance.

Alexandra (London)

I like crime thrillers, fantasy, horror, romance and short stories.

Reading room (London)

Hi I’m Jas, I love reading books of all genres, I especially love crime novels. I am looking to join a bookclub in South London or central London.

Reading room recommends:

Slow horses

by Mick Herron | Buy this book

Group of MI5 agents who didn’t quite make it to the top ranks of espionage. They have been seconded to work for a retired spy within MI5 and somehow manage to get involved in highly sensitive incidents. A lot of humour but also thrill of an action packed spy thriller.

Jessica (London)

I enjoy reading and talking to people about books.

salma (London)

I enjoy reading non-fiction books, particularly those related to self-improvement, productivity, and understanding human behavior. Some of my favorites include The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll, Atomic Habits by James Clear, and Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz. I also appreciate books that explore science and psychology, like How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan and The Ape that Understood the Universe by Steve Stewart-Williams. Additionally, I enjoy books on societal issues, such as What's Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies, and practical guides like How to Break Up with Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life. I’m also drawn to books that explore capitalism and its impact on society, economy, and individual lives. I enjoy reading about how capitalist systems function, their influence on culture, and their ethical implications. Books that provide insights into these topics help me understand the complex dynamics of economic systems and the way they shape modern life.

S Wormtribe (London)

Long term avid reader happily sat before a fireplace with a good book for an entire weekend. Book interests range wildly, but generally like books that leave an impression either due to their writing style or content.

S Wormtribe recommends:

The Age of Surveillance Capitalism

by Shoshana Zuboff | Buy this book

Explains in great detail the power and danger of data mining and what the biggest perpertrators intend to do with it.

How to travel with a salmon

by Umberto Eco | Buy this book

A gem of a book, short humorous stories from one of Europe's great contemporary philosophers and novelist.

Lilly Reader 12 (London)

I am now semi retired. I love reading and can't resist purchasing novels where the characters or storyline piques my interest. Sometimes life gets in the way and need a space where I need to engage with turning the pages of books on some regular basis. Would love to then exchange direct views / opinions to widen my thinking of the plot / character(s)

Kiran (London)

I am an artistic 22 year old who has always had a passion for reading. I love to lose my self in the stories of others and love talking about them with everyone I know afterwards.

Kiran recommends:

the secret history

by Donna Tartt | Buy this book

I read the Goldfinch by Donna Tartt a couple of years ago and have only recently been introduced to her other books. her style of writing is so immersive, I found that I couldn't put the book down.

Kiran (London)

Hi, I'm 22 and an avid reader. I am looking to join a book club in London so I can explore more reads and meet others in the community. I have recently been introduced to fantasy, which I am enjoying, but I will read anything that is well written.

Kiran recommends:

the secret history

by Donna Tartt | Buy this book

I read the Goldfinch by Donna Tartt a couple of years ago and have only recently been introduced to her other books. her style of writing is so immersive, I found that I couldn't put the book down.

Margarita (London)

Love speculative, literary, classics, and pretty much everything else. Would love to make new friends and share my love of literature!!

Luna (London)

Hi! I am 24 living in London. I'm looking to make book friends. I enjoy a wide range of genres and I'm open to trying people's favourites 💕

kiran (London)

Read all the BOOKER. Then mainly eastern and England. Non political.

kiran recommends:

Orbital

by Samantha Harvey | Buy this book

International space station

white teeth

by z smith | Buy this book

it is so funny and insightful

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