Book clubs in Somerset

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

All listings in Somerset

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Scott (Taunton)

Hi I'm Scott, living in Taunton. Currently reading (and writing) fantasy books, and would love to meet some like minded people to bond with over a mutual interest in fantasy.

Scott recommends:

The Amulet Of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud
The Amulet Of Samarkand
by Jonathan Stroud | Buy this book
Despite technically being a YA novel, the author manages to portray a surprisingly nuanced view on British imperialism and classism. Stroud also manages in the same book to create one of the most hilarious characters I've had the pleasure of reading, the djinn Bartimaeus. I particularly enjoyed the footnotes during the Bartimaeus sections of the book, as his wisecracks and japes also manage to sneak their way into those. In short, politicial intrigue + an easy to follow writing style + a hilariously sassy spirit = quite the book.
Northern Lights
by Phillip Pullman | Buy this book
This is the book that got me into fantasy as a teenager. Pullman does a fantastic job at creating an alternate Earth that still feels fantastical, even though there are still many similarities with our own world. Despite many calling this children's literature, there are still some very heavy themes.
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Added 9 days ago

Megan (Taunton)

Looking to start a relaxed fantasy book club in Taunton. Please contact me if you love reading fantasy and want to meet like minded people.

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Added 11 days ago

Lily (Weston-super-Mare)

22. I am a newbie reader, currently enjoying Fantasy Romance/Romance books!

Lily recommends:

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Fourth Wing
by Rebecca Yarros | Buy this book
I am currently a newbie in reading and fantasy Romance, this is the book that got me into the genre
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Added 12 days ago

Alexandra (Bridgwater)

I am 22 years old, I love to read. At the moment romantic fantasy is my favourite genre. I want to join a book club because I wish to make friends and have fun.

Alexandra recommends:

Queen of shadows by Sarah J. Maas
Queen of shadows
by Sarah J. Maas | Buy this book
I haven't finished the throne of glass series, I am at the tandem read, but so far this is my favourite book.
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Added 20 days ago

Paula (South Petherton)

I love to read and find increasingly that I am distracted and have less and less ability to read for longer periods of time. So the idea of a book club sharing the same text to come together, connect and chat will help me to bring more attention and focus to what is important.

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Added 22 days ago

Amanda (Dulverton)

I have moved from Oxfordshire and would like to meet like minded people who enjoy reading and discussing books. I work in the charity sector and find that reading a good book is like taking a holiday for the mind.

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Added 23 days ago

Alison (Burnham-on-Sea)

I’m a young in December 60yr old and absolutely love reading , I suffer with complex PDSA and I am Dyslexic. Sadly I am finding I am isolating myself which has been impacting my daily life . I am actually a very confident fun person on meeting , I read different genres of books by different authors , and thought a local book club would help me find fellow book lovers off all ages and hopefully get me gently out of my comfort zone gaining new friendships. Perhaps on line or even better still over a cup off Tea/ coffee & yummy cake be it at each other houses or somewhere like sanders garden centre , we can chat laugh and analyze recommended our latest reads.

Alison recommends:

Lyrebird by Cecelia ahern
Lyrebird
by Cecelia ahern | Buy this book
It’s a lovely easy read , serious but at the same time funny . Main character is someone you can use your imagination on how she looks sounds and acts… as she’s lived her life built entirely on secrets .
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Added 24 days ago

Dinah (Nailsea)

Hi looking to join a local book club

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Added 26 days ago

Karen (Weston-super-Mare)

Hello, I'm a Creative Writing tutor who's just realised I only read work that students submit these days — that really needs to change. I'll give pretty much anything a go, but I particularly like anything spooky and Victorian (or Neo-Victorian.) If it's something ideally read by candlelight on Christmas Eve, I'm there. Looking forward to hearing from any like-minded ghost-story fans. (Online or in-person groups will be fine, but I'd need to meet up in Weston super Mare; I don't have transport.) All the best, Karen

Karen recommends:

As Meat Loves Salt by Maria McCann
As Meat Loves Salt
by Maria McCann | Buy this book
This book is narrated by Jacob; essentially a villain, but modern readers will recognise he's at the mercy of a serious mental health problem. Being set during the English Civil War, Jacob breaks every rule going, and understands his character in religious terms; he thinks the devil is talking to him. The historical detail is incredible, the characters completely 3D, and when Jacob falls in love with a deserter/digger, the outcome is shattering. How Maria McCann manages to humanise a man who commits terrible acts I will never know. (It's worth mentioning that Jacob's crimes really are loathsome, and not for the faint-hearted!)
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aerie (Taunton)

High and medium fantasy, romantasy, historical fiction, dark academia. Would like fruitful discussions with like minded girlies.

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Janet (Bridgwater)

I like crime novels, cookery books, psychology books, biographies, autobiographies too. It would be good for the social aspect too.

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Jay (Frome)

20 YRS / Autistic / love fantasy, super into warhammer, dnd, corny romance novels ect.

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Sarah (Frome)

I'm an enthusiastic reader, almost 60. I like comic romance, especially historical, most historical fiction with a female perspective, and quirky off-beat books like Lessons in Chemistry. All time favourite author has to be Jane Austen. Also happy to read 20th century and older books. The best bit about reading is sharing thoughts on the book and the insights in it that resonate today.

Sarah recommends:

A Terrible Kindness by Jo Browning Wroe
A Terrible Kindness
by Jo Browning Wroe | Buy this book
The story unravels in an unusual way which keeps the reader guessing, but also the dramatic heart of it is a story of a known incident from a different perspective, beautifully told.
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Jane66 (Weston-super-Mare)

Hi, I’d like to meet people who love books and reading! I’m not a high brow reader, horror features highly on my most fave reads particularly Steven King, John Connolly and the like. 🤗

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uphill book circle (Weston-super-Mare)

Hello, I have recently moved to the area and wanted a space where I could meet new people of all different ages and really get to know people whilst discussing a passion i’ve had from a very young age. I struggled to get into book clubs as i feel like it’s bracketed to a certain age or background. I want it to be inclusive to everyone and really build a community. please email me for any enquiries and if your too scared to join on your own bring a friend !! email address: uphillbookcircle@outlook.com

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A.C (Frome)

Early 20's. Always on the look out for new book recommendations! I love most genres, from crime and horror to cozy romance novels. Already a member of a book club in my old town, however now I've moved I'd like to find another group closer to home.

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BethLouiza (Frome)

I'm 18, I adore Romantasy, dark romance, anything that I can really use as an escape from reality. I'm wanting to join a book group just to make new friends that have the same interests as me, and to share my love and opinions for some fan favourite novels. I'm a homebody so I don't really enjoy leaving the comfort of my house, so I wouldn't really be meeting up a lot, though I could for the right people. I am excited to join this wonderful community!

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Hayley (Frome)

Hi I’m Hayley I’m 17 I turn 18 in June and I am looking for a book group just to get out and meet people and share my love for books as I’ve recently got back into reading and would love to meet some people and learn more about other book genres I like horror and crime novels

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Nicky (Wedmore)

I’m interested in joining a group to discuss a broad range of genres and be introduced to books I may not have chosen and views that are different than my own

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Yvette (Shepton Mallet)

Like to read but mostly do so on holiday but would like to join a book club to read more regularly. Like the classics or something well written. Just read The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff, Yellowface by Rebecca Kuang and currently reading Richard Osman - The Thursday Murder Club.

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