Book clubs in Northumberland

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

All listings in Northumberland

Michael (Ashington)

Hello, my name is Mike, 36 and I live in Bedlington, Northumberland. I am a huge horror, fantasy and mystery fan but looking to also expand my horizons too along with like minded people of a similar age at a book group in South Northumberland/Newcastle Upon Tyne. My favourite authors are Stephen King, George RR Martin and Dan Brown

Jonathan (Ashington)

I’m Jonathan, 35, looking for either like minded people to get to know, or a group to meet. I’ve only recently started reading again after a long hiatus, so I’m looking forward to people’s suggestions!

Stacie (Ashington)

Hi, I’m Stacie and I’m 28, I recently moved to the area and would love to meet new people who also love to read. I am part of a book club at my workplace but would love to join other clubs. My favourite genre is psychological thriller but I am open to reading anything, I would like to try and open my mind and read other types of books. Please let me know if you have a book club in the area!

Stacie recommends:

The Last House on Needless Street

by Catriona Ward | Buy this book

So many twists and turns, just when you think you figure it out, it throws another twist at you. Definitely did not expect the ending and kept me hooked from page 1.

Clare (Berwick-on-Tweed)

Hi! I'm newly relocated to Berwick-Upon-Tweed and looking for some bookish pals. I write fiction (I'm not published) and particularly enjoy reading literary fiction (especially coming-of-age themes) and contemporary poetry / prose poetry.

Clare recommends:

Panenka

by Ronan Hession | Buy this book

This is such a tender book that has quite a simple storyline but reveals so much about its characters and the quirks of the human condition.

Mavis (Seahouses)

Middle aged woman, would like to read new literature and discuss and socialise with other readers. I like the classics, Dickins, Austin, Bronte and alot of children's classics too.

Juhalo (Ashington)

I love reading and I want to read more in 2025 Also think I’d like to start a book club or join one near me I live in amble

Jean (Ashington)

Looking to join a group to talk about something other than news, weather and tv!!! Love any book which takes me out of myself even if it’s just for an hour

Matthew (Alnwick)

Hi I'm Matthew and I live near Alnwick. I'm 25 and I've always loved reading. My favourite genres to read are Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, murder mystery and even some historical novels. I'm really interested in meeting other people with similar interests in books and to socialise with.

Matthew (Alnwick)

Shania (Ashington)

I’m a 27 year old who’s favourite genres are fantasy, romance, thriller and most fiction written by Japanese authors (there’s just something about their writing style I just love). I’ve been living in Northumberland for over a year now after moving up from Hampshire, so my only friend at the moment is my boyfriend 🤣 I attended my first book club in Morpeth last month and would like to attend more, especially if there is one in Ashington!

Jeannie (Ashington)

I’m a 68 year old who needs to pick up a book and be so immersed in it that I can’t put it down. It would be fun to find out other people’s thoughts on the same book of choice

Teresa D (Hexham)

Over the last few years winding down at work and entering retirement I have enjoyed being part of 2 book groups. Have recently moved to the area I’m hoping to join a local group. I’ve found the staff at Hexham library very helpful, and the library itself a friendly place so feel confident that any book groups connected with the library will be good to join.

BethReadsBooks (Seahouses)

Hi! Looking for interest if I start a book club in Beadnell.. I'm 30 years old and love book clubs as they make me branch out of my comfort zone and try books I wouldn't normally pick up!

Diane H (Prudhoe)

I enjoy reading but go through phases of reading a lot for a while then nothing for a while. So I would like to read more consistently rather than binge reading. I just really enjoy a good story that can maybe inspire me to research on the theme. I am not keen on detective, fantasy or over girlie books. I am not really up on current popular fiction. I have recently revisited books, 'Riddley Walker' by Russell Hoban, which I read again as soon as I finished so that I could analyse it. 'Daughter of Fortune' by Isabel Allende, I enjoy a good picaresque saga. 'The Wasp Factory' by Iain Banks, probably my favourite author, although I can't get into his sci-fi. I would like to discover more current authors who have something to say and then have people to discuss it with, especially if I really enjoyed it and found it unusual. I am 53 and recently moved to Prudhoe and would like to meet new people.

Diane H recommends:

Riddley Walker

by Russell Hoban | Buy this book

Non sci-fi future setting. Culture and language is based on a destroyed, confused and jumbled up distant past. The new language and ideas of the characters soon become almost normal and very plausible. It's interesting to see what Hoban thinks will be remembered and important to a small community.

Shannon (Ashington)

I really enjoy fiction and romance but I've also been reading a lot of self help and improvement books recently. I would like to meet up every week or once every 2 weeks.

Natasha (Ashington)

Recently found my passion again for reading.

Damian (Rothbury)

Moved back to the area after many years living in Brighton. I miss being part of a book group that enjoys a discussion over a couple of drinks (I prefer a quiet pub environment to meet). I read most things fiction - not a huge fan of sci-fi.

KateP (Hexham)

Love reading, happy to try any genre

Fayebee (Corbridge)

Moving to the area and looking to join a book club to meet some new people and explore some new books

Sarah (Corbridge)

looking to make friends locally and expand genres of reading - I read quite a lot, but tends to be either be the heavier side of history, or lighter reading and nothing in between!