Book clubs in Somerset

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

All listings in Somerset

Added 5 days ago

Claire (Nailsea)

29 years old and looking to join a book club in North Somerset. Mostly into romance and fantasy but also enjoy the odd thriller and historical fiction too.

Claire recommends:

Fourth Wing

by Rebecca Yarros | Buy this book

Added 5 days ago

Sam (Nailsea)

Hi, I'm looking for a nice, friendly book club around North Somerset. I'm mainly into sci-fi and fantasy, but also love a thriller or mystery. I'm happy to join an existing one or start one from scratch :)

Sam recommends:

The Will Of The Many

by James Islington | Buy this book

I loved the character development, and the plot had my hooked the whole way through!

Added 5 days ago

Matt (Glastonbury)

I used to run a book club when I worked for Waterstones years ago and I miss it. I stopped reading in recent years, laziness and playing too many computer games took over! I'm looking to reignite my passion for it.

Matt recommends:

The Catcher in the rye

by Jd Salinger | Buy this book

Its thought provoking, hilarious and infinitely quotable.

Added 16 days ago

Nikki (Chard)

New to the area and as I love reading thought joining a book club would be a good way to meet people

Added 18 days ago

Lucy (Glastonbury)

Just moved to Langport, I love reading. Historical, fantasy, classics, crime are some of my favourites. I'd love to find a book club and meet some people that like to chat books (maybe over tea or even wine!)

Lucy recommends:

Ship of Magic

by Robin Hobb | Buy this book

Great character development, world building and hard to put down

Added 24 days ago

Claire (Burnham-on-Sea)

I am looking to expand my horizons and social circle by meeting people who love to read like me. I love reading crime and thrillers in particular but am open to many different genres (although romance isn't a huge love of mine lol)

Added 25 days ago

Tash (Weston-super-Mare)

Hiya! I am Tash, I love to read in my spare time. I love reading all genres but my favourites are fantasy, romance and thriller.

Added 26 days ago

ErinTaunton (Taunton)

Enjoy all genres, especially historical, political, crime, biography

Added 29 days ago

Catherine (Taunton)

I love reading and welcome the opportunity to discuss books

Added about 1 month ago

Malwen (Glastonbury)

Somerset based book lover hoping to meet other readers to discuss books perhaps at a cosy cafe ☕️ I love crime, fantasy, sci-fi and anything in between. An old favourite would be I Capture the Castle and a more recent favourite read would be Floating Hotel.

Added about 1 month ago

Grant (Winscombe)

An avid reader with an under-utilised library card. I am looking to expand my reading list and meet interesting people with whom I can discuss the books. Looking for a book club within a reasonable driving distance who meet up on a semi regular basis. I am a mid 30’s male with no preference as to other members. Typically read fantasy genre as well as Manga/Manhwa though looking to do some reading into other genres.

Grant recommends:

Gardens of the moon

by Steven Erikson | Buy this book

This start to an epic fantasy series is well worth reading if you like fantasy books on an epic scale. Steven Erikson fleshes out the characters and environment with strong attention to detail though if you want to read something with one or two characters this series probably won’t be for you.

Ravenheart

by David Gemmell | Buy this book

A true coming of age, teen fantasy book. This was one of my first introductions into the fantasy genre when I was younger and is still one of my favourite books. The book does have prequels to give you an understanding of the history of the world however is not required reading for this book.

Vicky (Cheddar)

A bookish gal looking for a fun, like-minded book club to discover and discuss great reads together!

Vicky recommends:

Brooklyn

by Colm Toibin | Buy this book

It’s a beautiful yet heart-breaking, coming of age book that explores identity, belonging and the idea of ‘home’.

Sophie (Bath)

Hello! My name is Sophie and I live near Wells, Somerset and absolutely love reading in my spare time! My favourite genres are fantasy, crime and romance. Would love to connect with you to find some more bookish friends, same interests or different, join the club! 😊

Sophie recommends:

Assistant to the Villain

by Hannah Nicole Maehrer | Buy this book

Everything! The fantasy, the romance, the sidekicks (he's a frog) and the characters, my favourite read!

Take me to a reader (Wells)

I have just moved to Somerset and as reading is one of my favourite pastimes would love to find a new book group. I read mostly novels both contemporary and historical as well as biography and non-fiction if the subject interests me. I enjoy getting recommendations too.

Courtney (Frome)

Hi I’m Courtney, im 19 years old and have always loved reading since I was a little girl. I especially love romance or fantasy books. Finding Escapism through books is my favourite thing. I’m looking to make some new friends with like minded minds, I don’t tend to go out loads but I would love to with the right friends

Dru (Taunton)

I would like to meet up virtually or in person to talk fantasy, spec fiction or literary fiction including classics. Love talking media generally so any group or individuals in Taunton Town centre plenty of pubs and coffee shops..,

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 | 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.

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.

Lily (Weston-super-Mare)

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

Lily recommends:

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

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.