Book clubs in North Yorkshire

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

All listings in North Yorkshire

Lynne (Whitby)

I like a wide range of genres, if I want a quick read I enjoy crime fiction. I would like to join an evening book club, make friends as relatively new to the area.

Graham MacDougall (York)

Eclectic reader looking to join a book group in York as recently moved here

Chris0910 (Bedale)

Hi, I’m retired and looking to join a book club. I live in Leyburn and don’t mind a bit of travel. I would prefer a daytime meeting.

Chris0910 recommends:

Strange Sally Diamond

by Liz Nugent | Learn more and buy

Interesting believable characters, a bit shocking and disturbing but original and pacey

Chloe (Northallerton)

Recently moved to the area and have been in a bit of a reading slump recently. Hoping to get back into it and hopefully make some new friends along the way. Lover of romance and fantasy but open to other fictional genres too!

Chloe recommends:

A Court of Mist and Fury

by Sarah J Maas | Learn more and buy

Could not put this one down after a slightly slow start with the first ACOTAR book. The slow burn mixed with the fantasy and action is something that surprised me as I wasn’t sure I was a lover of fantasy before.

Practice Makes Perfect

by Sarah Adams | Learn more and buy

This is the cutest book you will ever read. If you like ‘kick your feet’ sweet romance mixed in with plenty of giggles, you will love this.

Heartless

by Elsie Silver | Learn more and buy

Elsie never fails with her books. Very easy reads and all around feel good.

Graham (Bedale)

Recently relocated from London having spent 10 years in book group. Looking to join a book group in York

Debbie (Richmond (North Yorkshire))

Hi -after over 40 years of full time work I will be taking early retirement at the end of March . Looking for some social activities to meet new people and keep my mind active - and joining a nice book club locally might be just the ticket !

BookReader91 (Bedale)

Early 30s looking for other book readers in the area. Love to mix it up genre wise romance, thriller, fantasy. Huge tbr list and open to all recommendations.

Anna Davies (York)

Lover of books, hoarder of stories, and devoted servant to a highly judgmental cat. When not buried in a novel, I can be found negotiating reading space with said feline, who firmly believes that all open books are, in fact, designated nap zones.

Anna Davies recommends:

Ada & Eddie

by Barry Harden | Learn more and buy

I received a preview copy of this engrossing thriller which I thought would interest you as it takes place in the North York Moors. Eddie is a humble, homeless man who lives in the moors, choosing to live among nature and animals rather than endure the cruelty of humans. He comes upon the body of a murdered young woman and reluctantly decides to bury her. Searching for tools in a nearby farmhouse, he meets Ada, a feisty widow who convinces him to report it to the authorities. Together they embark on a mission to discover the identity of the young woman, a pursuit that unwittingly brings them towards a collision course with political corruption, murder, and betrayal. The presence of a deeply entrenched mole within their group of confidants keeps the reader guessing their identity until the shocking finale. I couldn't put it down.

Dan (York)

Reserved

Dan recommends:

Teatro Grottesco

by Thomas Ligotti | Learn more and buy

A collection of Ligotti’s fiction, predominantly concerned with corporate horror. I would liken it to the TV series Severance in tone and theme only. Not conventional horror - gore and monsters don’t seem to interest Ligotti.

R Carter (York)

I am an avid reader of weird fiction (Lovecraft, Thomas Ligotti, Robert Aickman, China Mieville). I also enjoy sci-fi - M John Harrison is a favourite - but I would like to expand my horizons and discuss with like minded people.

R Carter recommends:

Teatro Grottesco

by Thomas Ligotti | Learn more and buy

Nelson.10pm (York)

I would tell my younger self to read more; so take on my own advice. I’m looking forward to meeting people who regularly get last in the boundless world of books and upon their return, want to discuss their impressions.

Lana (Selby)

I live in the Selby area and love a cozy night in reading a book. Looking to expand social circles so am interested in the option of a book club

Chris Gill Yorkshire Author (Skipton)

I am a traditionally published Yorkshire author (Fisher King Publishing) whose latest novel, 'The Butcher Boys', is set in the Yorkshire Dales. It is an acclaimed novel about friendship, rivalry and identity. I am very interested in contacting book clubs in Yorkshire whose members might be interested in me coming along to one of their meetings to talk about my writing journey and novel.

Lily (Northallerton)

I like most books, particularly non-friction or true event based books but I also enjoy fiction! Favourite book of 2024 was Malibu Rising.

Jocelyn (Sowerby)

Hi I’m a counsellor and I live in Sowerby, West Yorkshire. Really looking to meet new people, and read more books. I’ve never been in a book club before but would love to either start one up with others or join one. It would be so nice to meet in person and have some cosy warm times. I’ve sent my email to some people in West Yorkshire so hopefully some might be keen to meet and set something up. ☺️

Chloe (Selby)

Hi I'm chloe. I'm 18 and love reading. I've been looking find a book club to join to meet new people and bond over books. My favourite genres are fantasy, romance, mystery and thrillers.

York Sci-fi Bookclub (York)

I have a Bookclub! Yorks longest running scifi bookclub, available to all, used by few, over a decade of continuous operation. Currently meeting third Thursday of the month in the Minster Inn, 7:00pm.

Ellie Taylor (Thirsk)

I am semi retired after working as a therapist in the NHS for 30 years . I am now an English second language teacher . My husband has recently moved jobs and is now relocated to the area . I am a member of a book club in Shropshire but as I am now spending more time in N Yorkshire would love to join a local group !

George (Harrogate)

I tend to read fantasy, sci-fi and cosy crime 🤷‍♀️ Just finished the Throne of Glass series

Jade (Skipton)

In my 40s with more time on my hands so looking to join a book club, never tried this before but I love reading so hoping to connect with others. Have recently been reading books by Colleen Hoover, I love a story with a good plot twist.